Law Enforcement

Mar. 5, 2026

Texas DA Won't Pursue Charges Against Officers Who Killed Austin Gunman

Speculation of charges against officers was being spread online by politicians, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott.

Mar. 4, 2026

Texas DA says no charges for hero cops who stopped deadly bar shooting

Criticism over mandatory grand jury review for officer-involved shootings

Mar. 4, 2026

Austin Officers May Face Grand Jury Over Mass Shooting Response

Austin police under investigation for actions during deadly downtown incident

Mar. 4, 2026

Texas DA Says No Charges for Police in Terror Attack Response

Austin officers praised as heroes, but could still face grand jury review amid criticism of mandatory policy

Mar. 3, 2026

3 Hero Austin Cops Who Stopped Deadly Bar Shooting Face Grand Jury

Policy instituted by district attorney requires all officer-involved shootings to be reviewed by grand jury.

Mar. 2, 2026

Crash near IH-35 and East 8th snarls downtown Austin traffic

Several southbound lanes on the frontage road are blocked, officials say.

Feb. 22, 2026

DA Announces Retrial for APD Officer Accused in 2022 Fatal Shooting

The Travis County DA's office will move forward with a new trial for Officer Daniel Sanchez, who was charged with deadly conduct in the death of Rajan Moonesinghe.

Feb. 22, 2026

Taylor Considers Former Austin Police Chief as Finalist for Top Cop Role

Joseph Chacon, who retired from Austin PD in 2023, is among 4 candidates vying to lead the Taylor Police Department.

Feb. 22, 2026

Attorney Criticizes Police Handling of A&M Student's Death

Brianna Aguilera, 19, died after falling from an apartment complex near UT Austin campus.

Feb. 19, 2026

Former UT Officer to Surrender Badge in Plea Deal

Austin Dubois reached an agreement with the Travis County DA following an excessive force investigation.

Feb. 19, 2026

No charges for ex-Manor ISD officer in 2024 force case

Travis County grand jury clears former school police officer of wrongdoing

Feb. 17, 2026

Crash Shuts Down Texas 71 in South Austin

Multi-vehicle collision causes major delays as crews respond to the scene.

Feb. 12, 2026

Texas DPS installs license plate reader cameras in Austin

State agency moves forward with surveillance tech despite city's privacy concerns

Feb. 11, 2026

Motorcycle Crashes in Austin After Brief Police Chase

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Feb. 7, 2026

Austin Man Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail After Police Operation

Nineteen people were arrested in the APD operation that led to the conviction.