House Bill 470 would extend the boundaries of the Capitol Complex south to Lady Bird Lake, with Colorado and Brazos streets ...

After a tumultuous few years for Austin police, Chief Lisa Davis shared her plans to rebuild trust while sharing what's already been done.

HB 470 would expand the "Capitol Complex," giving the Texas Department of Public Safety jurisdiction over 18 blocks around ...

An Austin ISD elementary school teacher remains in jail after being arrested on child pornography charges. Records show ...

A 14.47-acre warehouse property southeast of Austin purchased for $45.95 million The planned joint public safety headquarters ...

State lawmakers are looking to block some police personnel records from public view. Unlike previous legislative sessions, ...

A fifth grade teacher at Baranoff Elementary School was arrested after he was accused of possessing child pornography, the school’s principal confirmed in a letter to families.

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On Monday, the Public Safety Commission heard an update on the Office of Police Oversight’s implementation of the Police Oversight Act, as well as its vacancies and hiring processes. The OPO operates ...

"Our top priority during this time of year is the safety of the public and those people coming to experience our city." ...

Early data from the Austin Police Department suggests that a new public safety initiative aimed at reducing crime and violence on East Sixth Street is yielding positive results. The changes, which ...