Austin Officer Suspended After Viral Punch on Sixth Street
An Austin Police Department officer has been hit with an indefinite suspension after a newly released internal memo outlined a long list of alleged policy violations tied to a viral Sixth Street confrontation last fall. The memo names Officer Andy Garcia and focuses on an October crowd-control incident on East Sixth...
Austin police no longer authorized to make arrests, detentions based on ICE admin warrant
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department has revised its General Orders regarding cooperation with ICE and immigration operations. The new orders state that Austin police officers are not authorized to make an arrest or detention based solely on an administrative warrant from ICE. APD officers are also not...
Digital evidence, Uber records tie ‘former friend’ to July 2024 killing in Austin
Digital evidence collected for a July 2024 murder investigation led to the arrest of 26-year-old Chance Barrett.
Good Party ATX Shares Austin’s Weekend Fun — and a Sweet Pup Looking for...
AUSTIN--Texas, If the rainy forecast has you thinking about staying in this weekend, Austin still has plenty of ways to brighten your plans. Sarah Wolf, founder of Good Party ATX, stopped by We Are Austin to share a few weekend ideas — and, as always, she brought along an adorable adoptable pup looking for a forever...
Lululemon brings technical activewear to Round Rock Premium Outlets
Lululemon offers a variety of athletic apparel. (Courtesy Fort Worth Tanger Outlets) A new location of Lululemon Athletica is now open in the Round Rock Premium Outlets. The fitness brand carries a variety of technical athletic and athleisure clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women. Items offered are geared...
‘Have hope, don’t get paralyzed in fear’; Grief counselor talks moving forward after 6th...
When tragedy strikes, it can feel difficult, or impossible, to move forward in life. But when it's time to begin moving forward, taking baby steps and being with community is a good place to start, said Cathy Collins, Crime Victim Advocate with the Christi Center.
Half Price Books leaving South Lamar store after more than 30 years
Austin’s longtime South Lamar Half Price Books will close in March and relocate to South First, with a temporary shop opening nearby.
Texas AG investigating Austin ISD over alleged ‘biological male’ using girls’ restrooms, locker rooms
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin ISD has been put on notice by the Texas Attorney General over a citizen complaint regarding violations of the Texas Women's Privacy Act, or Senate Bill 8. What they're saying:. The AG's office says the complaint alleges that both the district and Austin High School have...
Gunman in Austin bar shooting was a Tesla employee who assaulted a coworker, lawsuit...
AUSTIN, Texas — A former Tesla employee’s recent lawsuit against the company reveals new information about the gunman in last week’s deadly shooting at an Austin bar. According to the lawsuit, Ndiaga Diagne assaulted plaintiff Lillian Mendoza Brady on Dec. 4, 2025, while Diagne took an employee-sanctioned prayer...
Best of the fest: Your ultimate guide to SXSW 2026
SXSW 2026 is going to look a bit different this time around, so buckle in and let us help you plan for the SXS-Best time of year in Austin.

















