Christopher Taylor deadly conduct trial: Jury finds APD officer guilty

A Travis County jury has found Austin police officer Christopher Taylor guilty of deadly conduct in the 2019 death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva.

Christopher Taylor deadly conduct trial: Jury deliberations continue for third day

Jury deliberations in the trial of Christopher Taylor have reached a third day. He is charged with deadly conduct in the 2019 shooting death of Mauris DeSilva.

Austin man sentenced for hitting, killing teen with stolen car during 2022 high-speed chase

Leandro Brito-Martinez was sentenced to decades in prison in the July 2022 death of 14-year-old Tobias Soto. Brito-Martinez had been fleeing from police when he ran a red light, hit another car and struck Soto, officials say.

2 stabbings reported in North Austin; 1 man killed

Police are investigating two separate stabbings in North Austin. One of the stabbings left a man dead.

Austin ISD teacher fired, charged for allegedly forcibly pinning 6-year-old to a wall

An Austin ISD first-grade teacher has been charged for forcibly pinning a six-year-old to a wall with a classroom door using his full body weight, court documents say.

UT Tower to undergo historic restoration starting in November

Starting in November, UT Austin will begin restoring the exterior of the iconic UT Tower as part of the “Our Tower: the Next 100 Years” project.

Missing child: Austin police looking for 8-year-old

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help locating Aaron Camacho who was last seen in the 400 block of E. Wonsley at around 11:50 p.m. on October 3.

Safety tips for Austin City Limits 2024 festival goers

Austin public safety officials shared expert advice on how to protect yourself and your belongings when attending large events.

Christopher Taylor trial: Jury deliberations continue for second day

Jury deliberations have gone into a second day in the trial of Christopher Taylor, an Austin police officer. He is charged with deadly conduct in the 2019 shooting death of Mauris DeSilva.

Christopher Taylor deadly conduct trial: Jury begins deliberation

Jury deliberations have begun in the deadly conduct trial of Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, who is charged in the 2019 death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva.

New details released in death of man pulled from Lady Bird Lake

The Austin Police Department has released some new details about a man they say went into the water at Lady Bird Lake and did not resurface.