Man linked to 20 auto theft cases now faces multiple charges in similar Austin...
A man was arrested Sept. 8 after police said he tried to sell a car in Austin that was stolen from a rental car company in Houston.
Three-foot-tall surveillance robot patrolling parking lot in Austin
Daxbot, a compact three-foot-tall surveillance robot, has been deployed across select properties to enhance security.
Suspect arrested in connection to North Austin homicide
AUSTIN, Texas — A suspect has been arrested in connection to a homicide that happened on Monday morning in North Austin. In a media briefing on Monday, the Austin Police Department (APD) said officers arrived at around 7:40 a.m. to the 8200 block of the Research Boulevard service road heading northbound after...
More parents rally against AISD’s plan to close schools
The pushback intensified on Friday to the plan to close and consolidate several schools in Austin. A protest rally followed a contentious school board meeting Thursday night.
Cedar Park police issues rabies alert after two bats test positive
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Cedar Park police have issued a rabies alert following the discovery of two bats that tested positive for the virus on Wednesday. Police said on October 8, a live bat was found in the 1400 block of Main Street, and on Friday, October 10, a deceased bat was located in the 500 block of Trail Dust.
Austin Police Association criticizes proposed audit, cites impact on morale and recruiting
AUSTIN, Texas — A new push to audit the Austin Police Department’s training academy is drawing strong opposition from the Austin Police Association, which says the move is unnecessary and hurting morale. The Austin Public Safety Commission voted unanimously this week to recommend a full audit of the...
Travel chaos after suspicious item at Austin Airport, reports
Law enforcement responded to a “suspicious item” on Thursday.
Texas state trooper suspended following DWI arrest
The Texas Department of Public Safety suspended a state trooper after he was arrested Thursday by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
APD Chief provides update on change made after Zilker Park shooting
KXAN spoke with Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis to discuss changes that have been made since a September shooting near Zilker Park.
Fatal crashes in Austin down after decade of Vision Zero
This month marks ten years since the City of Austin implemented its Vision Zero initiative. The goal: no loss of life or serious injuries on Austin roadways.
