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August 23, 2022

Texas cyclist slaying suspect Kaitlin Armstrong: 'Biased publicity' makes fair trial 'virtually' impossible

In response to prosecutors' request for a gag order, murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong's lawyers asked the court to prohibit prejudicial comment to the media.

August 23, 2022

Austin police lower minimum staffing requirement for 911 operators, resulting in longer hold, response times

Austin police are lowering minimum staffing requirements for 911 operators due to high vacancy rates, according to an internal message reviewed by Fox News Digital.

August 23, 2022

Rep. Chip Roy calls termination of Austin Fire Department chaplain 'cowardly,' 'unconstitutional'

Rep. Chip Roy of Texas called the termination of Austin Fire Department chaplain Dr. Andrew Fox part of a "leftist inquisition to bar Christians" from public service.

August 19, 2022

Kaitlin Armstrong trial: Austin prosecutors seek gag order as defense blasts 'biased and flawed investigation'

Travis County prosecutors asked Judge Brenda Kennedy to approve a gag order to bar Kaitlin Armstrong's lawyers from discussing her love triangle murder case.

August 18, 2022

Police shortages leave Austin jewelry store in dire straits amid crime wave: 'This is not working'

Austin, Texas jewelry store owner Daniel Schweiterman shared his struggles with an ongoing crime wave and lack of police contact as law enforcement shortages continue.

August 7, 2022

Texas barbecue restaurant manager says thief stole almost $3K worth of brisket

A Texas barbecue restaurant general manager says that almost $3,000 worth of brisket was stolen on Thursday morning and thinks the theft was planned.

July 28, 2022

Austin police report 61 'jugging' theft cases this year, more than half a million dollars stolen

At least 61 "jugging" cases, in which a suspect robs a victim after they leave the bank, have occurred in Austin, Texas, so far this year, according to police.

July 27, 2022

Austin police searching for kidnapping and robbery suspects who pulled gun on victim

Two suspects kidnapped an older woman in broad daylight in Austin, Texas, and forced her to withdraw a large sum of money from the bank before setting her loose.

July 27, 2022

Austin police looking for suspects after elderly woman is robbed and kidnapped

Police in Austin, Texas, are searching for two suspects who made a woman who was taking a walk hand over a large amount of money before kidnapping her.

July 26, 2022

Texas fireball lights up night sky near Austin

A fireball entered the Earth's atmosphere about 45 miles southeast of Austin, Texas, and briefly illuminated the night sky on Sunday evening.