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March 6, 2023

Texas alligator seized after living in backyard for more than 20 years

Wildlife officials in Texas posted a video of an alligator rescue. The reptile had reportedly been living in a woman's backyard for more than 20 years.

February 28, 2023

Soros-backed DA cuts deal giving no jail time to 'wasted' bus driver who killed cyclist in crash

Progressive Austin District Attorney Jose Garza is facing criticism for negotiating a deal that involved no jail time for an intoxicated bus driver who killed a cyclist.

February 27, 2023

Austin Police Department staffing crisis: 77 officers could retire by end of March as vacancies pile up

Up to 77 Austin Police Department officers could retire by the end of March when the current contract with the city expires, potentially exacerbating an ongoing staffing crisis.

February 27, 2023

'Huge' parts of Austin left 'unpoliced' after city contract fight triggers mass officer exodus

Austin Retired Officers Association President Dennis Farris joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss how the lack of support from city officials is triggering a mass officer exodus.

February 26, 2023

Austin civil rights director resigns after employees file complaints about workplace mistreatment: report

The director of Austin's Civil Rights Office reportedly submitted her resignation this week, several months after multiple city employees filed complaints against her.

February 25, 2023

Severely understaffed, defunded Austin PD on verge of retirement wave after city council 'pulls rug out' again

Police in Austin, Texas, told Fox News Digital that the city's already slim police force is set lose at least 40 more officers in response to the city's handling of a new contract.

February 23, 2023

Texas man who blamed elderly neighbor's killing on 'Lucifer' charged with murder

A man accused of murdering his elderly neighbor in Austin, Texas, reportedly told police that he blacked out and "Lucifer" actually killed the victim.

February 23, 2023

Austin City Council passes temporary ordinance to fund police after contract negotiations break down

Austin passed a temporary ordinance guaranteeing pay for police on Thursday after contract negotiations for a long term deal broke down with the union earlier this month.

February 23, 2023

Texas Gov. Abbott launches task force to crack down on street takeovers after Austin chaos, police crisis

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a new effort to crack down on organized street race takeovers such as the one that recently threw intersections in the state capital into chaos.

February 21, 2023

Austin police seize drugs, guns in street takeover aftermath as chief says force is understaffed every night

Six arrests have been made resulting in the seizure of multiples guns, marijuana, and meth in the after math of the street takeovers on Saturday night in Austin, Texas.