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APD Releases Body Cam Footage of September 10 Zilker Park Shooting Amid Communication Breakdown. “As a parent, I want you to know that I certainly understand the frustration, the concern that our community felt. We recognize the seriousness of this mistake.” — APD Chief Lisa Davis. The Austin...

AUSTIN, Texas — All lanes of southbound I-35 in north Austin have been reopened after the freeway was shut down due a crash involving an overturned vehicle. APD says that the call for the crash came in at around 6:07 a.m. on I-35 near Wells Branch Parkway. Police say...

In the bustling heart of Austin, Texas, a quiet revolution is underway. New data from a recent survey by the University of Texas shows that 45% of residents are now incorporating daily self-inquiry practices—focusing on reflection | clarity | growth—to combat urban stress and foster personal development. This isn’t...

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide they said unfolded Saturday night at a mobile home community in South Austin. Police said around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a high-priority call at the Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park, located off of Frontier Valley Drive near the East...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Manor Police said they’re investigating a family violence incident after a 32-year-old woman was stabbed in the parking lot of a Walmart on Sunday. A juvenile suspect was arrested in connection with the incident, police said. The woman suffered stab wounds to her face and...

Tesla is adjusting one key detail of Robotaxi operations in Austin: service hours. Tesla’s Robotaxi platform in Austin has been active since late June and has been running smoothly since then. It has its limits, as Tesla has set hours that Robotaxis can operate, as well as a distinct Service Area, also known as a...

The Austin Fire Department said it responded to reports of a fire at a tire shop on the city's southwest side early Sunday morning.

The problem isn’t unique to this lake. Researchers make concerning discovery at bottom of popular lake: 'Shows how pervasive our impact is' first appeared on The Cool Down .

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide at a southeast Austin mobile home park on Saturday night. According to APD, around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a call at the Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park on Frontier Valley Drive, off East Riverside Drive. A man...