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October 6, 2022

Austin city council member slams 'egregious error' of golf course hosting adult entertainment club's tourney

An Austin city council member criticized a golf course for hosting an adult entertainment club's tournament at the same time as a high school golf practice this week.

October 6, 2022

Austin mayor tweets second apology for sleeping during officer's funeral

Steve Adler, the mayor of Austin, Texas, issued another apology on Wednesday evening for appearing to sleep during a fallen officer's funeral earlier this week.

October 5, 2022

Texas high school golf team cancels practice after encountering adult entertainment club's tournament

A high school golf team had to cancel practice at a golf course in Austin, Texas, on Monday after encountering an adult entertainment club's tournament.

October 4, 2022

Fallen Austin police officer's widow says she's 'crushed' by Mayor Adler falling asleep at funeral

Amberlee Martin, the widow of Officer Anthony Martin, said she was "crushed" after seeing photos of Mayor Steve Adler appearing to sleep at her husband's funeral.

October 4, 2022

Leo Terrell goes off on Austin mayor for falling asleep at fallen officer's memorial: 'Ultimate disrespect'

Fox News contributor Leo Terrell reacts to Austin's mayor falling asleep during a fallen police officer's funeral and the Democratic mayor's history with law enforcement.

October 3, 2022

Austin mayor slammed by police advocates for falling asleep during fallen officer's funeral

Austin Mayor Steve Adler apologized on Monday after appearing to fall asleep at the funeral of fallen police officer Anthony "Tony" Martin.

October 2, 2022

Texas man arrested for allegedly stabbing food truck worker during botched robbery: report

The Austin Police Department arrested a man on aggravated robbery charges for allegedly stabbing a food truck worker this week during an attempted robbery.

September 29, 2022

Suspect arrested for recklessly driving through TX State Capitol grounds in Austin, leaving a trail of damage

TX police have arrested a suspect who they believe erratically drove through the Texas State Capitol grounds. The incident happened on Wednesday night.

September 29, 2022

Austin police morale cratered after city defunded police, embraced BLM: Survey

Morale and trust in city leadership has plummeted in the Austin Police Department, according to a new survey, two years after the city slashed the police budget.

September 25, 2022

Texas police chiefs decry surging violence: 'There's a lack of value for life... no fear of consequences'

The police chiefs of three of Texas' largest cities said that rising crime rates have been exacerbated by increased officer attrition in recent years.