Stories tagged #public-safety

Homicide investigation underway in central Austin

On a quiet Thursday afternoon, the normally bustling streets of central Austin suddenly turned somber as news broke of a tragic homicide. Residents and business owners alike paused, exchanging worried glances and prayers, as police cordoned off a scene that once thrived with life. The community’s...

Missing San Marcos man located

Memo: Austin proposes new plan that could demolish unsafe structures within 96 hours

Austin police investigating homicide in Hyde Park area

On a quiet evening in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin, the peaceful rhythm of community life was shattered by a tragic act of violence. A resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, described hearing sirens and seeing flashing lights late last night, a stark reminder that even in...

1 dead in Lee County fire, sheriff's office says

Vehicle-pedestrian crash kills man in north Austin

32-year-old woman arrested for DWI after deadly crash Sunday on South Congress

Under the sweltering Texas sun, the quiet hum of South Congress was shattered Sunday evening by a tragic incident that has left our community reeling. Olivia Mills, a 32-year-old woman, was arrested after her vehicle struck a pedestrian in a devastating crash that claimed a life. The scene was...

Live bat tests positive for rabies in Cedar Park, police say