Expert use-of-force analysis continues in APD officer trial
As the trial continues in the deadly conduct case for APD Officer Daniel Sanchez, an APD sergeant who investigated the shooting this stems from will return to the stand Friday.
New State Law Could Force Austin to Limit Downtown Tower Heights Immediately
Austin's skyscraper boom is paused. New state law forces the city to set temporary height limits downtown, threatening affordable housing funds.
Free legal aid week announced for Austin veterans
Veterans were invited to celebrate Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week, which occurs from Nov. 10 through Nov. 16.
Texas Police Responding to 911 Call Find Woman Chained to Exercise Equipment in Backyard
Texas police charged five people with crimes after finding an elderly woman handcuffed to exercise equipment outside of a home in Austin.
Libertad Austin opens on the east side with 198 affordable units, 50 for formerly...
Council member José Velásquez joined a resident for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the opening of the Libertad Austin affordable housing community. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) The income-restricted housing complex Libertad Austin opened this fall with 198 affordable apartments in East Austin. “Today’s grand...
Northwest Austin suspect that triggered APD SWAT response surrenders without incident
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Police said a suspect that triggered a SWAT response Saturday morning surrendered without incident. Police responded to an apartment complex in the 13600 block of Rutledge Spur after receiving a call that a woman was being held against her will and being threatened with a knife around 7 a.m.
Austin reveals new wildfire initiatives ahead of high-risk weekend
Austin and Travis County leaders announced initiatives aimed at wildfire education, mitigation and prevention.
Church faces lawsuit over Round Rock Juneteenth shooting
The civil lawsuit alleges that One Way Baptist Church and their "agents, servants, and employees negligently allowed the area to become dangerous."
UT grad AnnaKate celebrates cancer-free life with return to Light the Night walk
AUSTIN, Texas — Three years ago, University of Texas student AnnaKate was lying in a hospital bed at MD Anderson Cancer Center, her world reduced to IV poles, blue curtains, and the slow rhythm of chemotherapy. Her friends from Alpha Delta Pi sorority surprised her that fall at Blood...
If You Cheated in Professor Eman’s Chemistry II Class (CH302)
In a recent development, Professor Eman, who teaches Chem II (CH302) class, has announced a new protocol to tackle the rampant cheating in her class. The professor was compelled to take this step after observing a significant number of students cheating on the exam. According to a student's post on social media,...
