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Major water main break shuts down eastbound lanes on Riverside Drive in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — A major water main break in the Riverside area has led to an extended road closure, disrupting one of Austin’s key traffic corridors on Monday. The incident occurred near the intersection of East Riverside Drive and South Lakeshore Boulevard, prompting authorities to shut down all eastbound lanes to ensure public safety and facilitate emergency repairs. According to officials, the water main burst early in the day, flooding parts of the roadway and creating hazar

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03 Nov 2025 13:19 PM 423 views

Major water main break shuts down eastbound lanes on Riverside Drive in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — A major water main break in the Riverside area has led to an extended road closure, disrupting one of Austin’s key traffic corridors on Monday. The incident occurred near the intersection of East Riverside Drive and South Lakeshore Boulevard, prompting authorities to shut down all eastbound lanes to ensure public safety and facilitate emergency repairs. According to officials, the water main burst early in the day, flooding parts of the roadway and creating hazar

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Austin police share Halloween safety guidelines for neighborhoods and 6th Street

The Austin Police Department (APD) has issued a comprehensive public advisory to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween weekend for residents and visitors across the city. With festivities set to draw thousands to downtown Austin—especially to the bustling 6th Street entertainment district—officers are stepping up their presence and offering safety reminders for both trick-or-treaters and partygoers. A press conference will be held at noon at APD headquarters, where Commander Car

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30 Oct 2025 13:48 PM 508 views

Austin police share Halloween safety guidelines for neighborhoods and 6th Street

The Austin Police Department (APD) has issued a comprehensive public advisory to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween weekend for residents and visitors across the city. With festivities set to draw thousands to downtown Austin—especially to the bustling 6th Street entertainment district—officers are stepping up their presence and offering safety reminders for both trick-or-treaters and partygoers. A press conference will be held at noon at APD headquarters, where Commander Car

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Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

The Austin Police Department is preparing to revise its use-of-force policy following an in-depth review that identified inconsistencies in training, data collection, and reporting practices. The reform effort comes as law enforcement experts and city officials call for greater transparency and improved accountability within the department. The changes stem from an evaluation led by Dr. Robin Engel, a senior research scientist at Ohio State University, who was broug

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13 Oct 2025 17:13 PM 325 views

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

The Austin Police Department is preparing to revise its use-of-force policy following an in-depth review that identified inconsistencies in training, data collection, and reporting practices. The reform effort comes as law enforcement experts and city officials call for greater transparency and improved accountability within the department. The changes stem from an evaluation led by Dr. Robin Engel, a senior research scientist at Ohio State University, who was broug

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Safe Central Texas Meetup Spots For Online Buyers And Sellers To Avoid Fraud

Online shopping platforms and secondhand sales through social media or classified sites have made it easier than ever to buy and sell items. However, not all transactions go smoothly, and meeting strangers carries risks. In Lockhart, a simple shoe sale went wrong when the buyer ran off without paying. Although police arrested the suspect, the incident raised concerns about public safety during online exchanges. To address such issues, the Lockhart Police Depa

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12 Sep 2025 12:45 PM 335 views

Safe Central Texas Meetup Spots For Online Buyers And Sellers To Avoid Fraud

Online shopping platforms and secondhand sales through social media or classified sites have made it easier than ever to buy and sell items. However, not all transactions go smoothly, and meeting strangers carries risks. In Lockhart, a simple shoe sale went wrong when the buyer ran off without paying. Although police arrested the suspect, the incident raised concerns about public safety during online exchanges. To address such issues, the Lockhart Police Depa

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Austin police release details on deadly officer-involved shooting

The Austin Police Department is preparing to release new details about an officer-involved shooting that took place on August 28 in South Austin, leaving one man dead and a bystander injured. The incident happened at a Thundercloud Subs on Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road, drawing widespread attention as video footage and eyewitness accounts revealed how quickly the situation escalated. Police said officers had been tracking a man wanted for multiple burglaries and a violent home in

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02 Sep 2025 14:29 PM 756 views

Austin police release details on deadly officer-involved shooting

The Austin Police Department is preparing to release new details about an officer-involved shooting that took place on August 28 in South Austin, leaving one man dead and a bystander injured. The incident happened at a Thundercloud Subs on Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road, drawing widespread attention as video footage and eyewitness accounts revealed how quickly the situation escalated. Police said officers had been tracking a man wanted for multiple burglaries and a violent home in

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Austin Police Audit Finds APD Lacks Long-Term Staffing Plan Despite $218M Contract Deal

A recent audit released by the City of Austin has revealed that the Austin Police Department (APD) still lacks a long-term recruitment and staffing plan, despite a landmark $218 million contract deal signed just six months ago to address the ongoing officer shortage. The findings come amid heightened scrutiny over public safety staffing in the capital city. According to the audit, APD’s vacancy rate has doubled to 18 percent between 2020 and 2024. While department leadership celebrates

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23 Apr 2025 09:20 AM 760 views

Austin Police Audit Finds APD Lacks Long-Term Staffing Plan Despite $218M Contract Deal

A recent audit released by the City of Austin has revealed that the Austin Police Department (APD) still lacks a long-term recruitment and staffing plan, despite a landmark $218 million contract deal signed just six months ago to address the ongoing officer shortage. The findings come amid heightened scrutiny over public safety staffing in the capital city. According to the audit, APD’s vacancy rate has doubled to 18 percent between 2020 and 2024. While department leadership celebrates

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Major water main break shuts down eastbound lanes on Riverside Drive in Austin

Major water main break shuts down eastbound lanes on Riverside Drive in Austin

Austin police share Halloween safety guidelines for neighborhoods and 6th Street

Austin police share Halloween safety guidelines for neighborhoods and 6th Street

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

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Austin police release details on deadly officer-involved shooting

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Major water main break shuts down eastbound lanes on Riverside Drive in Austin

Major water main break shuts down eastbound lanes on Riverside Drive in Austin

Austin police share Halloween safety guidelines for neighborhoods and 6th Street

Austin police share Halloween safety guidelines for neighborhoods and 6th Street

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

Austin police to revise use-of-force policy amid review and training overhaul

Safe Central Texas Meetup Spots For Online Buyers And Sellers To Avoid Fraud

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Austin police release details on deadly officer-involved shooting

Austin police release details on deadly officer-involved shooting

Austin Police Audit Finds APD Lacks Long-Term Staffing Plan Despite $218M Contract Deal

Austin Police Audit Finds APD Lacks Long-Term Staffing Plan Despite $218M Contract Deal

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North Korea signals conditional talks with US, labels South Korea ‘most hostile’

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China-linked cyber operation breached US House staff email systems

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