Sources: Jury clears former APD officer in wrongful death lawsuit
A jury has cleared a former Austin Police Department officer in a civil wrongful death lawsuit, according to sources familiar with the court proceedings.
Round Rock Police Seek Witnesses After Tragic Triple Fatality Collision on I-35
The Round Rock Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in gathering information on a deadly traffic accident that claimed three lives last Sunday, early morning, on Interstate 35. According to an official release from the City of Round Rock, the tragic event occurred on June 29, around 2...
Fans line up to get a Labubu in Austin
Wondering where you can buy a Labubu doll in Austin and how you can spot a Lafufu? There are several Austin area shops selling authentic Labubu dolls, including Blue Diamond Boutique in Round Rock.
East Austin’s longest-running free concert series returns with vibrant July lineup
AUSTIN, Texas — East Austin’s longest-running free concert series is back!. The Pan Am Hillside Summer Concert Series kicks off every Tuesday in July from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pan American Recreation Center & Park (2100 E 3rd Street). Now in its 67th year, the beloved...
After Fatal Shooting by Off-Duty Officer, APD Failed to Use Body Cams, per Testimony
“I have shots fired,” repeated ex-APD officer Gabriel Gutierrez on Tuesday, June 24. As far as what Gutierrez actually meant by that phrase, attorneys in Robert Pitman’s federal court seemed divided. Four and a half years ago, off-duty officer Gabriel Gutierrez shot Alex Gonzales Jr. and his girlfriend...
Daniella Pineda chats “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” live-action adventure film
AUSTIN, Texas — Actress, writer, and producer Daniella Pineda is bringing her talents to the screen in the new movie "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado." The film, which features the iconic explorer Dora, is now available on Paramount Plus and Nickelodeon. Pineda chatted with Trevor Scott and...
Three suspects arrested in Cedar Park Ulta theft linked to major interstate crime ring
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Three suspects were arrested after a theft at an Ulta store in Cedar Park Thursday night. Cedar Park police said that over $5,000 of items was stolen from the Ulta store in Cedar Park; officers then worked quickly to identify the suspect vehicle, which they said was in Austin.
Hays County residents to gather at courthouse demanding transparency over ICE raid arrests
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Community members in Hays County are set to gather at the county courthouse on Thursday to commemorate three months since 49 people were detained by ICE agents in Dripping Springs. The commemoration, organized by LatinoJustice and Austin Sanctuary Network, demands answers and transparency over...
Man Brawls With 5 Cops During Arrest in Austin Texas
The five police officers in the video at the bottom of this article are attempting to coax a very large man into cooperating with them, and it is not going very well. As the cops threaten to mace him and punch him in the face, he just swats them off like King Kong does to the airplanes at the end of the movie when...
New Lake Travis wedding venue transforms space left by longtime eatery
Austin is a city full of venues — music venues, hotels, bars, clubs, galleries — but it doesn't have a ton of dedicated wedding venues. Luckily, a transformation of the longtime Austin restaurant Iguana Grill has added a new option the short list, as Union Pointe on the Lake opens with the same famous Lake Travis...