Travis County jails see uptick in violent offenders
The backlog at the courthouse is causing a problem at the jailhouse. Almost 600 people, all charged with violent crimes, are in the Travis County jails.
APD use of force training
Austin police may soon change their use of force policy. This comes after a law enforcement expert highlighted issues with training and data collection.
Kyle man arrested for car scam
Hays County Sheriff’s Office auto theft detectives and patrol deputies arrested Joseph Browning, 49, of unincorporated Kyle following a year-long joint investigation, led by the Texas Department of Public Safety, CID Special Investigations Section– Austin. Browning was under investigation for fraudulent sales and...
STAR Flight to augment emergency response in NE Travis County
The Pflugerville Fire Department (PFD) is augmenting its emergency response capabilities in northeast Travis County through a new partnership with Travis County's Shock Trauma Air Rescue program (STAR Flight).
Suspect in custody after SWAT situation in Pflugerville
A police response in Pflugerville turned into a SWAT situation after a person refused to leave a residence.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to withhold funding from Texas cities with pride crosswalks
That would appear to include Houston, San Antonio and Austin, which all have rainbow crosswalks.
Austin Police Seek Public Help After Hit-and-Run at Notorious Intersection Claims Life, Marking 75th...
On a recent Saturday night in Austin, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a motor vehicle at a city intersection notorious for traffic incidents. The collision occurred at the South 1st Street and Orland Boulevard intersection, noted to happen at approximately 10:13 p.m., and claimed the life of an unidentified...
Austin leaders say ‘real, measurable progress’ made after increase in use of services for...
Elected city and county officials, along with local advocates, are expected to give an update on the city of Austin's homelessness response system.
Tiny puppy tossed from car in Texas – but ‘quick-thinking’ witness saves the day
Thanks to a quick- thinking good Samaritan, a little puppy is on the mend after surviving a terrible moment of abuse in Texas. The baby, now known as Tommy , is under the care of Austin Pets Alive after being transferred to two different facilities after a witness saved his tiny, brand new, life. “Tommy was thrown...
Murder suspect wanted in Karnes County captured in downtown Austin
KARNES COUNTY, Texas — Law enforcement officials tracked down and arrested a murder suspect in downtown Austin one week ago after an extensive search in Bastrop and Fayette Counties. The Karnes County Sheriff's Office had a warrant out to arrest 38-year-old Severiano Valdonado, who deputies said used a 9mm...
