January 6, 2021 Austin police identify victim in officer-involved shooting as more purported videos emerge The Austin Police Department identified the suspect killed in this week’s officer-involved shooting as 27-year-old Alexander Gonzales as more videos purportedly showing the fatal encounter are emerging.
January 5, 2021 Austin police seek public’s help after second officer-involved shooting in less than 24 hours Austin’s Police Department is asking the public for help in investigating an officer-involved shooting that unfolded early Tuesday morning – the second such incident of its kind in less than 24 hours.
December 3, 2020 Austin Mayor says flying to Cabo in private jet while telling community to stay home was 'lapse in judgement' Austin Mayor Steve Adler apologized Thursday after reports surfaced that a video warning constituents to stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic was actually filmed while he was vacationing in Mexico.
December 2, 2020 Austin Mayor tells community to stay home while in Cabo after flying there in private jet Austin Mayor Steve Adler recorded a video of himself urging the public to “stay home if you can” while he vacationed in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
November 14, 2020 Texas paramedic rescues dog that fell off 70-foot cliff A Texas emergency medical service is calling the rescue of a dog that fell off a 70-foot cliff a “scary story with a happy, feel good ending.”
October 30, 2020 Austin sees spikes in violent crime, officer retirements after defund police vote Austin has seen a spike in violent crime and officer retirements after the city council voted over the summer to immediately slash $20 million from the police department budget, becoming the first major Texas city to do so.
October 20, 2020 Safe in Austin sanctuary helps special-needs children interact with animals, struggles with expansion effort The sanctuary has made headlines this year for some of the animals it rescued, including a one-legged dog and a cow in a custom wheelchair.
September 29, 2020 Texas prosecutors drop Alex Jones’ drunken driving charge Prosecutors in Texas have rejected a drunken driving charge against conspiracy theorist and radio host Alex Jones, who was arrested in Austin earlier this year.
September 16, 2020 Austin 'structural collapse' involving cranes injures more than 20, investigators say Authorities described it as a “crane collision” and a “structural collapse,” but they did not immediately provide more details.
September 10, 2020 Texas police group warns drivers to ‘enter at your own risk' after Austin cuts police funding A Texas police group has put up billboards on Austin city limits warning drivers that the city had cut its police budget.