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Austin City Council Approves $218 Million Police Contract

News Summary The Austin City Council has approved a new five-year, $218 million contract for the Austin Police Department following…

2 weeks ago

Barricaded Suspect Taken into Custody in Austin

News Summary Austin experienced a tense situation on Sunday as police took a suspect into custody following a barricade incident…

2 weeks ago

Austin Advances Rezoning for High-Rise Development on East Riverside Drive

News Summary The Austin City Council has moved forward with a rezoning proposal for a significant development on East Riverside…

2 weeks ago

Theft at Travis County District Attorney’s Office Leads to Arrest Warrant

News Summary An unauthorized theft occurred at the Travis County District Attorney's Office on February 26, 2025, where nine laptops…

2 weeks ago

Austin SWAT Teams Handle Multiple Barricade Incidents

News Summary Austin experienced several tense barricade situations involving SWAT teams over the weekend, with all incidents concluding peacefully and…

2 weeks ago

Austin City Council Advances Mixed-Use Development Plan

News Summary The Austin City Council is moving forward with an ambitious mixed-use development plan at 200 E. Riverside Drive.…

2 weeks ago

Capital Metro Faces Fare System Crisis Affecting Passengers

News Summary Capital Metro's fare payment system is experiencing significant issues, leading to frustration among passengers. The new QR code…

2 weeks ago

Residents of Austin on Alert for Robbery Suspect

News Summary Austin residents are urged to stay vigilant after a robbery incident on East Anderson Lane. A victim tracked…

2 weeks ago

Mishell’s Remarkable Journey to U.S. Citizenship

News Summary In a heartwarming celebration in Austin, Mishell completed her incredible journey to U.S. citizenship just a day after…

2 weeks ago

Austin Community Shocked by Arrest of Former Teacher

News Summary Residents of Austin are in disbelief following the arrest of Zachary Barnett, a former music teacher at Cedar…

3 weeks ago