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Escalating APD budget deepens financial squeeze for Austin leaders
Austin devotes nearly two-thirds of its budget to public safety, with most recent increases going to the police. City Council ...
1 person in custody after SWAT call in south Austin
One person is in custody after the Austin Police Department said its SWAT team responded to a call about barricaded subject ...
Gunman Kills 3, Including a Child, at a Target Store in Austin
A gunman killed three people who were outside a Target store in Austin, Texas, on Monday afternoon and then stole a succession of cars before he was apprehended, local police officials said.
Austin police urge caution after car break-ins at Zilker Park, Mount Bonnell
Two separate incidents occurred in July and August related to car break-ins around Zilker Park and Mount Bonnell. AUSTIN, ...
Austin Police investigate 1 injured in $30K paintball scavenger hunt
The scavenger hunt took place on Lakeshore Boulevard near the lake on Saturday, August 9, police said. Preliminary investigation details revealed the incident involved "multiple live streamers, armed ...
Austin considers civilian staff to fill police roles amid officer shortage
Austin police leaders delayed publication of a consultant report recommending the hire of more civilian staff as City Council ...
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Austin Police say missing 79-year-old woman was found safe
Marie Louise Jervis was last seen around 2:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Broadmoor Drive. She has medical conditions that have ...
APD: Teen dies, police investigating as a homicide at apartment complex on Rosewood Ave.
A teenage boy died after a shooting that happened at an apartment complex in east Austin Friday night, Austin Police ...