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.
February 21, 2023 Austin, Texas residents 'living in fear' as critics blame street racing chaos on police staffing 'crisis' Austin residents Patricia Potyka and Matt Mackowiak joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss how the city is failing to provide enough police resources to keep citizens safe.
February 21, 2023 Fired Austin city manager warned mayor, city council about police staffing days ahead of street race takeover Former Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk warned in a memo before he was fired earlier this month that a short term contract would exacerbate understaffing issues at the city's police department.
February 21, 2023 Aftermath of defund the police movement in spotlight after street racing incident: 'We created these monsters' 'The Five' co-hosts react to the street racing incident in Austin, Texas, over the weekend that left one police officer injured and several patrol cars damaged.
February 20, 2023 Austin man threatened with fines for code violations after suspected drunk driver plows through spare bedroom A homeowner in Austin, Texas was threatened with code violations after a suspected drunk driver plowed into his spare bedroom around 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 19.
February 20, 2023 Loud crash heard on home surveillance as suspected drunk driver plows throw spare bedroom A suspected drunk driver crashed into a man's spare bedroom in the early morning hours of Jan. 19 in Austin, Texas.
