Austin Police Department

Adam Chow, along with his 4-year-old granddaughter Astrid Fung, and Rosa Martinez Machuca were killed in what police have described as a "random attack."

Austin police spent nearly double their allotted budget for overtime last year. The fire department spent more than anticipated, too. That could change in the new budget.

APD is asking the public for information about an attack over the weekend of a trans woman and someone who was injured trying to defend her.

The city's made big leaps in hiring at its 911 call center, but police staffing issues continue to hamper response times.

Seventy-two police officers would be reassigned to patrol shifts, reducing the reliance on overtime. Under the city manager's budget proposal, the city would save about $9 million by cutting back OT for officers.

They've butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis and DA José Garza said they're prioritizing violent crimes — and pushing staff to better cooperate with each other.

DA José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers — whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes.

Austin City Council will not vote this week on renewing the program, effectively ending it. The decision came after several community members and city leaders raised concerns about privacy.

Nearly 30 people sued the city over the Austin Police Department's use of so-called less-lethal ammunition five years ago.

The city reopened the street to cars on weekend nights in an effort to improve safety.