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Suspect in custody after Austin SWAT, Marble Falls police respond to incident

Austin and Marble Falls Police were working an “active incident” Friday, according to the agencies.

KXAN Local · Aug 28, 2026 · safety

Austin Police search for suspect after person on e-bike hit by car

Austin Police said detectives were searching for the suspect in a hit-and-run collision involving a person on an E-bike.

KXAN Local · Aug 28, 2026 · safety

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate during Austin Pride 2026

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Austin on Saturday in celebration of the 2026 Austin Pride Festival Parade.

KXAN Local · Aug 23, 2026 · local

Austin Police continue to look for person after SWAT call at north Austin hotel

Austin Police and SWAT were at a Super 8 location in north Austin in response to a person barricaded in one of the rooms.

KXAN Local · Aug 20, 2026 · safety

How a man escaped Austin Police custody through the ceiling

A man in Austin Police custody escaped from St. David’s North Austin Medical Center on Monday by climbing through the ceiling, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by KXAN.

KXAN Local · Aug 19, 2026 · safety

Travis County DA responds to allegations in APD protest case, files motion

On Tuesday, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office issued a statement regarding allegations of violations in the case against an Austin Police officer related to 2020 racial justice protests.

KXAN Local · Aug 19, 2026 · safety

Nonprofit hosts school supply drive benefiting Austin Title I students

On Friday, a Texas nonprofit hosted a school supply distribution event at Popham Elementary School in Del Valle.

KXAN Local · Aug 15, 2026 · schools

Texas DPS confirms fatal shooting in Austin after pursuit of stolen Fort Worth ambulance

Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin early Thursday morning after an ambulance stolen in North Texas led to a pursuit and fatal shooting in Austin.

KXAN Local · Aug 13, 2026 · local

Austin woman who faced 13 counts of animal cruelty given probation

A woman originally charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty was given deferred adjudication July 23 for only one count. All others were dismissed.

KXAN Local · Aug 9, 2026 · local

Austin Public Health offering 3 vaccine clinics during August

Austin Public Health will hold vaccine clinics in August for National Immunization Awareness Month.

KXAN Local · Aug 8, 2026 · local

Austin Community College confirms arrest after campus 'swatting' incident

In a letter sent to students and staff, Austin Community College confirmed a “swatting” incident that launched police responses near two of its campuses Tuesday morning.

KXAN Local · Aug 6, 2026 · safety

Austin Police, SWAT respond to same street less than 24 hours after last response

Austin Police officers and SWAT were out again Friday in connection with an incident in south Austin.

KXAN Local · Jul 31, 2026 · safety

APD: Person dies two days after being hit by vehicle on I-35

Police were in east Austin on Saturday to investigate the city’s 45th fatal crash of 2026.

KXAN Local · Jul 29, 2026 · safety

Mold discovered in Austin Airport lounge

Mold was discovered on the premises of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during maintenance work at the United Club. AUS confirmed the details Wednesday.

KXAN Local · Jul 24, 2026 · local

APD chief: 17-year-old killed by officers in case of 'suicide by police'

Austin Police were in northeast Austin early Friday morning investigating a fatal shooting involving police that APD Chief Lisa Davis said was "potentially a suicide by police."

KXAN Local · Jul 24, 2026 · safety

Austin playgrounds program to end early ahead of extreme heat

Austin Parks and Recreation Department said its Summer Playgrounds Program sites would close early due to an extreme heat warning.

KXAN Local · Jul 23, 2026 · parks

Why certain areas of Zilker Park will be closed this week

Austin Parks & Rec said sections of The Great Lawn at Zilker Park would be closed beginning Monday.

KXAN Local · Jul 19, 2026 · parks

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