Austin Police Hunt for Fugitive Accused of Tampering with Monitoring Device and Parole Violation
The Austin Police Department is actively searching for Roy Arturo Elizondo, a 30-year-old man with an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest after allegedly tampering with an electronic monitoring device and violating parole conditions. As reported by CBS Austin, Elizondo, who initially earned parole through...
Man sentenced in 2021 fatal Austin club shooting after accepting plea deal
A man was sentenced July 2 following a plea deal related to a fatal shooting in downtown Austin in March 2021.
A new hotel and convention center are coming to Circuit of the Americas
The city of Austin hopes to bring in more tourism dollars and create jobs with a new hospitality real estate deal in Southeast Austin. The Austin City Council accepted a transfer of about 21 acres of land for the project. The council approved acquiring the piece of land at its meeting on Thursday.
TCSO corrections officer, teen girl found dead
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating two deaths in East Austin.
The Back 2 The Video Store pop-up is now open in Downtown Austin
Bask in 1990s nostalgia at hyper-themed speakeasy Back 2 The Video Store, where the video store comes back in a new way with cocktails, community, and pop-culture.
Cheetos litter Travis County road after crash involving Amazon Prime truck
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - A truck carrying Cheetos was involved in a crash with an Amazon Prime truck in Travis County. The Mustang Ridge Police Department posted on Facebook about the crash on SH 130 Southbound at Moore Road. It said one of its sergeants was assisting the Travis County...
Is It illegal to Ding Dong Ditch in Texas? Here’s What the Law Says
Texas – Ding dong ditch—a prank where individuals ring a doorbell and quickly run away before the homeowner answers—has been a mischievous pastime for generations. But in Texas, what seems like a harmless joke can escalate into something much more serious depending on where and how it occurs. This article explores...
Travis County jury convicts man on multiple charges, sentencing totals 40 years
AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County jury convicted a man of two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, the District Attorney's office announced on Thursday. The jury found 41-year-old Quincy Punch guilty on Wednesday, July...
The Saddest Restaurant Closures in Austin This July
In a fast-paced place like Austin, restaurants come and go all the time. Do you know of an Austin-area restaurant closure that’s not on this list? Drop us a line at [email protected]. The final location of this Austin-born institution, located in Kyle, closed on June 30. It ran for...
Fatal APD Shooting Trial Sheds Light on Pattern of Non-Discipline for Officer Shootings
APD’s history of using excessive force is a long one. Over the years, dozens of lawsuits, reports, and articles have pointed to a pattern of APD officers using more force than reasonable without receiving adequate discipline. Many settlements later, the department continues to battle excessive-force claims, such as...