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Shots fired on campus: UTPD asking public for help identifying suspect
AUSTIN, Texas - The University of Texas at Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect who reportedly fired shots on UT campus. On July 13, UTPD responded to reports of possible gunshots near Moody Center at 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. UTPD officers, alongside Austin Police...
18-wheeler rollover sparks fire in 4-vehicle crash on I-35 in Austin
A major traffic accident involving an overturned 18-wheeler and three other vehicles snarled traffic on Interstate 35 in south Austin on Tuesday, briefly igniting a fire and injuring two people. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. near Slaughter Lane in the 8700 block of South I-35, according to the Austin...
Man arrested for allegedly stealing DPS vehicle, firearms in Austin
A man was arrested last week after allegedly stealing a Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle and two firearms from a DPS special agent in Austin, according to court documents. Randy Ellias Villafranca, 21, faces charges of burglary of a vehicle, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana...
Several game stores burglarized in Austin; owners losing thousands in merchandise
AUSTIN, Texas — Game store owners said several shops have been burglarized this month in Austin, with thieves stealing thousands of dollars worth of unique collectibles. Hanging out and playing board games at Game Kastle Austin in North Austin is a weekly activity for some. "It's just a cool,...
Texas Security Guard Quits Job During Live TV Interview
A security guard in Texas quit his job during a TV interview after his boss interrupted. According to The Daily Mail, Percy Payne, a security guard with Priebe Security was working at an office building at East Sixth and Brushy in Austin when he spotted two men on electric scooters entering the parking garage.
'The nature of these incidents has grown increasingly worse' | TCSO deputies helping patrol Austin Public Library downtown
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Public Library (APL) is working with the city of Austin and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to make library branches safer. This week, the Austin City Council approved an agreement that would provide $40,000 for TCSO deputies to use their vehicles while patrolling the libraries.
Austin prepares to "Meet-and-Greet" police chief finalists
Tonight, you'll get your chance to ask questions directly to the two finalists for the job of Austin chief of police. The city is hosting a community meet-and-greet tonight from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Both of the finalists appear to...
Austin first responders provide insight, safety tips at community meeting
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS met with community members to provide insight on the departments' policing, staffing levels, and to provide safety tips. "We do a community connect event every quarter, so we get to come together with all of our community members and...
U.S. Marshals looking for Juan Leija-Monsivais for allegedly violating release terms
The US Marshals need your help to find Juan Antonio Leija-Monsivais. Leija-Monsivais is wanted for allegedly skipping town on his supervised release. 48-year-old Juan Antonio Leija-Monsivais is 5’6” tall and weighs 160 pounds. His last known place of residence was Austin, Texas but he has close ties to...
Texas-based Cyber Firm Accused Of Causing Internet Meltdown
A massive IT outage sent shockwaves around the world on Friday morning, causing disruptions at airports, hospitals, and businesses thanks to the Texas-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, worrying many about a possible cyberattack. Texas Driver License Offices Hit Hard. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wasn't spared either. All Driver...
Trump assassination attempt: Lawmakers upset with head of Secret Service | FOX 7 Austin
Www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-07-22 17:31:13. SUMMARY: During a House Oversight Committee hearing, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced criticism over her agency's handling of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Despite warnings about a suspicious person near a Pennsylvania rally, no Secret Service personnel have been fired. The would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired from an unguarded rooftop, injuring Trump and two others, and killing a bystander before being neutralized by snipers. Lawmakers are questioning Cheatle's leadership, given her oversight of nearly 8,000 employees and a $3 billion budget. Multiple federal agencies are investigating, with Homeland Security Committee members set to question Pennsylvania State Police.
CapMetro names police chief of new transit force
CapMetro announced Monday Eric Robins had officially been approved to serve as chief of police for the transit authority's upcoming police force. Robins had previously been selected to serve as the upcoming force's chief administrator in June 2022.
Man allegedly recorded himself threatening to kill neighbor in East Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested in East Austin after allegedly recording himself while threatening to kill a neighbor. Austin police were called out to a neighborhood on Craigwood Drive on July 17 after two people said they were being threatened with a gun. Officers arrived and found...
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