Austin Police

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law enforcement board.

Austin City Council can rest easy: Texas isn't going to take over the capital city.

The bill from Houston-area Republican state Rep. Briscoe Cain isn't the first attempt to undermine local control in Austin.

Hundreds came out to speak to before the council, which ultimately passed the vote after more than eight hours of public testimony.

A jury found Taylor guilty of deadly conduct Saturday in the 2019 killing of Mauris DeSilva, a 46-year-old neuroscientist.

You could argue the stakes were lower then; the protesters were there to save some trees along Waller Creek. But the response from university administrators was the same.

The City of Austin announced last week that Acevedo would return for a newly created position to oversee police. But after backlash from the community, he said he will not take the job.

Shane James is accused of killing six people in a shooting spree that stretched across San Antonio and Austin. He had a long history of interactions with police.

Austin Police said the bomb threat call it received was not credible.

Chris Beard was released on bond Monday after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a household member. UT suspended the 49-year-old coach without pay.