Austin Police Association, Austin Police Retired Officers Association speak out against brutality
The joint press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. on the steps of the Austin Police Department Headquarters located in the 700 block of 8th Street.
The joint press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. on the steps of the Austin Police Department Headquarters located in the 700 block of 8th Street.
Driver in pickup truck goes around barricades into crowd of downtown Austin protesters
The incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2 when the truck drove around the barricades blocking off 8th Street.
The incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2 when the truck drove around the barricades blocking off 8th Street.
City Council calls for emergency hearings into police tactics after clashes with protestors
Austin City Council said they plan to hold hearings this week to discuss police tactics used by officers and even police Chief Brian Manley said he’s reviewing department policies.
Austin City Council said they plan to hold hearings this week to discuss police tactics used by officers and even police Chief Brian Manley said he’s reviewing department policies.
Clean up begins after protests, vandalism over the weekend
Graffiti was washed off and broken glass was swept by volunteers, and several organizations brought cleanup crews downtown to pick up debris.
Graffiti was washed off and broken glass was swept by volunteers, and several organizations brought cleanup crews downtown to pick up debris.
20-year-old in critical condition, 16-year-old seriously injured following protests in downtown Austin
Chief Manley said this is currently being reviewed.
Chief Manley said this is currently being reviewed.
APD says nearly 30 protest-related arrests made in last 24 hours
Police say the charges include burglary of buildings, interference with public duties, theft of property, theft of firearm, graffiti, engaging in organized crime, assault and participating in a riot.
Police say the charges include burglary of buildings, interference with public duties, theft of property, theft of firearm, graffiti, engaging in organized crime, assault and participating in a riot.
Unlit Molotov cocktail found near portable toilet near Municipal Court
Cyril Lartigue was detained and arrested.
Cyril Lartigue was detained and arrested.
Man arrested for shoving officer and attempting to grab officer's equipment
The detective says he detained the man and arrested him.
The detective says he detained the man and arrested him.
Why are police using bean bag rounds? APA answers
APA explains that police use bean bag rounds, pepper spray, and "less than lethal" munitions in order to keep protesters from throwing debris like rocks, bottles, and other dangerous items at police.
APA explains that police use bean bag rounds, pepper spray, and "less than lethal" munitions in order to keep protesters from throwing debris like rocks, bottles, and other dangerous items at police.
Austin Police Association releases statement on Saturday's protest
On Saturday, police lined the perimeter of the APD headquarters and segments of I-35 as demonstrators converged in the area to protest against the deaths of both Mike Ramos and George Floyd.
On Saturday, police lined the perimeter of the APD headquarters and segments of I-35 as demonstrators converged in the area to protest against the deaths of both Mike Ramos and George Floyd.
Protests continue in downtown Austin, despite cancellation from organizer
Despite the Austin Justice Coalition's original demonstration being canceled, thousands still gathered at the State Capitol, Austin City Hall, Austin Police Department headquarters, and along I-35.
Despite the Austin Justice Coalition's original demonstration being canceled, thousands still gathered at the State Capitol, Austin City Hall, Austin Police Department headquarters, and along I-35.
Car, mattress, and dumpster set on fire at George Floyd protest in downtown Austin
The Austin Fire Department was called in to help put out the fire.
The Austin Fire Department was called in to help put out the fire.
ATCEMS establishes "command structure" for increased responses during George Floyd protests
According to ATCEMS, medics have responded to 13 separate incidents in the downtown area on Saturday.
According to ATCEMS, medics have responded to 13 separate incidents in the downtown area on Saturday.
Protests held in Austin over Mike Ramos, George Floyd's deaths
Hundreds of protesters are gathered in front of APD’s headquarters in downtown Austi
Hundreds of protesters are gathered in front of APD’s headquarters in downtown Austi
Fairmont Austin to reopen to guests, visitors on June 1
Fairmont Austin says their latest operational standards were developed and vetted by a team of expert advisors to ensure maximum efficacy in preventing the spread of all viruses and pathogens, including COVID-19.
Fairmont Austin says their latest operational standards were developed and vetted by a team of expert advisors to ensure maximum efficacy in preventing the spread of all viruses and pathogens, including COVID-19.
Families say final goodbyes to Pease Elementary School before it closes its doors permanently
Pease Elementary School stood for 144 years, it was the oldest continuously operating elementary school in Texas. Try as they might, parents and east side activists fought to keep their children’s schools alive. In November, Austin ISD school board voted to shutter it’s doors.
Pease Elementary School stood for 144 years, it was the oldest continuously operating elementary school in Texas. Try as they might, parents and east side activists fought to keep their children’s schools alive. In November, Austin ISD school board voted to shutter it’s doors.
Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing hits the skies for Memorial Day
Taking off from San Marcos, they flew over various parts of Austin, like the Capitol, hospitals, the Texas State Cemetery, and even over parts of Williamson County.
Taking off from San Marcos, they flew over various parts of Austin, like the Capitol, hospitals, the Texas State Cemetery, and even over parts of Williamson County.
Texas bars open their doors to customers for the first time in almost two months
Mayor Steve Adler says it might be too soon to be opening bars back up, but says the best thing to do is keep an eye on the COVID-19 case numbers.
Mayor Steve Adler says it might be too soon to be opening bars back up, but says the best thing to do is keep an eye on the COVID-19 case numbers.
Bars reopening at limited capacity, no restrictions on outdoor areas
Some bars in Austin opened at midnight and more plan to open today but it's not business as usual for staff or customers.
Some bars in Austin opened at midnight and more plan to open today but it's not business as usual for staff or customers.
APD: Security guard charged with public lewdness, caught having sex in a downtown alleyway
According to police, at approximately 3:41 a.m. APD observed a Hispanic male with long shaggy hair wearing a security guard patrol uniform and who was armed, having sexual intercourse with a black female.
According to police, at approximately 3:41 a.m. APD observed a Hispanic male with long shaggy hair wearing a security guard patrol uniform and who was armed, having sexual intercourse with a black female.