Troy Lee Tanksley, 17, was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in March at 6th Street’s Lit Lounge that left four people wounded, according to

The Austin Police Department (APD) said 17-year-old Troy Lee Tanksley was first arrested on July 14 for an unrelated outstanding violent crime arrest warrant. The APD Aggravated Assault Unit and the APD Gang Suppression Unit carried out the arrest.

APD increases traffic enforcement on FM 2222 due to complaints about reckless driving and noise, reminding drivers to maintain safety on shared roads.

A new docuseries revisits the Yogurt Shop Murders, promising a deep dive into the investigation, wrongful arrests, and impact on the community.

Emada Tingirides, with the Los Angeles Police Department,​ withdrew her application for police chief at the Fort Worth Police Department.

Austin Police conducted a "shoplifting blitz" in Mueller, leading to several arrests for theft and related charges.

The city's made big leaps in hiring at its 911 call center, but police staffing issues continue to hamper response times.

Austin, Texas saw a 43% increase in auto thefts in October 2023, compared to October 2022, which is a trend that continues to rise after the police department was defunded in 2020.

Council members are choosing to keep all options open as they move through the budgeting process —  including a tax-rate election.