Austin Police Department

APD Chief Joseph Chacon said troopers will be reassigned to the border following the expiration of Trump-era restrictions for migrants seeking asylum.

This story is far from over.

Austinites voted on dueling propositions with near-identical language to transform the police oversight office.

Data on misdemeanor arrests show state troopers arrested 108 Latinos and 38 Black people, compared to six white people, from March 30 to April 22.

The propositions are nearly identical. But one would give more power to the police oversight offices; the other would restrict it.

Austin police say state trooper patrols have caused a 25% dip in crime. But that data hasn't yet been made public.

It's still early days, but APD says violent crime has dropped 25% since it made a deal with the Texas Department of Public Safety. APD called the troopers' increased presence an "effective deterrent."

The drownings remain under investigation, but the Austin Police Department has stated there is no indication of foul play.

"The people of Austin deserve to be safe and feel safe," the mayor said in announcing DPS troopers would be helping out Austin police.

DPS troopers will focus on violent and traffic-related crimes. The length of the partnership and exactly how many troopers will help out is yet to be determined.