Andrew Weber
ReporterAndrew Weber is a general assignment reporter for KUT, focusing on criminal justice, policing, courts and homelessness in Austin and Travis County. You can email him at aweber@kut.org.
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Police officials said they believe crack cocaine that also tested positive for fentanyl is the primary combination that contributed to a string of 79 overdoses last week in Travis County, the largest surge since 2015.
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About 300 people attended the peaceful protest on the South Lawn on Sunday. Around them, life continued as usual: People took graduation photos, a family played catch and tourists looked on with curiosity.
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Travis County Attorney Delia Garza, who has been in communication with the university over its response to campus protests, called UT's insistence "an interesting statement."
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The UT Austin campus was quiet Wednesday after a pro-Palestinian rally was postponed. The university said demonstrators had brought weapons — including guns, rocks, bricks and chains — to a protest a day earlier.
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Delia Garza said the arrest documents from Monday are more detailed than last week and will likely lead to cases going to court.
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The county attorney said there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute the people arrested during Wednesday's protest.
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Despite the presence of counterprotesters, Thursday’s “teach-in” was peaceful. Speakers condemned UT President Jay Hartzell for calling in law enforcement Wednesday and expressed support for Palestinians in Gaza.
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Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said the cases lacked probable cause. Nearly 60 people were arrested for allegedly trespassing during the demonstration.
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Una nueva ley estatal permite a los ciudadanos presentar demandas para destituir a los fiscales "deshonestos". El último caso podría ser el primero en llegar a los tribunales.
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Research shows having a lawyer present often reduces bail amounts. The county will provide lawyers for a limited time on Tuesday and Thursday. It has tried to roll out a program for years.