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Funeral for fallen Austin police officer held Wednesday afternoon

Alexandra Klima April 12, 2012

A procession followed the funeral of fallen Austin senior police officer Jaime Padron yesterday. Approximately 5,000 officers from across the state attended the funeral, with two Chicago policemen attending...

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Bastrop State Park opens after fire, floods

Samuel Liebl April 12, 2012

After a devastating fire and damaging floods, Bastrop State Park will reopen this weekend. Beginning April 13 the public will have access to almost all of the amenities the park offered before the fire,...

March drug bust total biggest in APD history

Sarah White April 11, 2012

Operational secrets have enabled the Austin Police Department to make massive narcotics seizures, including three over the past month that were among the largest in the department’s history, said...

Loose convict causes concern

Sylvia Butanda April 10, 2012

A convicted sex offender who purposely cut off his ankle monitor and fled his residence has still not been found by authorities and is considered a cause for concern by campus police and safety organizations. Robert...

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Alternative church opens on Sixth Street

Shreya Banerjee April 9, 2012

On a regular day, the Alamo Drafthouse on Sixth Street is the venue to catch the latest box office releases. However on Sunday, the Drafthouse was home to the opening of Christian Family Church Austin,...

CEO discussed child abuse, philanthropy

Sylvia Butanda April 6, 2012

Americans need to take more action to prevent abuse instead of just talking about a problem that impacts children around the country, said Jim Hmurovich, CEO and president of Prevent Child Abuse America. The...

More information revealed on NYE murder suspect’s suicide

Sarah White April 6, 2012

A recent report from the Office of the Medical Examiner revealed more information about the suicide of James Loren Brown who is a suspect in several assaults as well as the Jan. 1 murder of Esme Barrera. Brown...

Body found near Dobie Center leaves many questions unanswered

Sarah White April 3, 2012

Austin Police Department officers responded to a 9-1-1 call Sunday reporting a deceased person in a parking garage near the Dobie Center. The call was placed at 4:10 p.m. on Sunday reporting a dead body...

Motorcycle/Vehicle accident leaves one injured

Andrew Messamore April 3, 2012

One man has been injured after colliding on a motorcycle with an automobile at the intersection of Rio Grande and 24th streets at about 6:40 p.m. Monday. Austin Police Department officer Dale Lambert,...

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April sparks national campaign of Autism Awareness Month

Reihaneh Hajibeigi April 3, 2012

Starting tonight, buildings in downtown Austin will shine blue in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Autism Speaks U and Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted an Autism Block Party Monday to raise awareness for this...

Austin-area toll roads increase speed limit

David Leffler April 3, 2012

Drivers in Austin can now more easily satisfy their need for speed with a 5 mph increase to the speed limit on toll roads outside the city. The Texas Department of Transportation implemented a speed limit...

Downtown grocery will use parking for new patio

Kayla Jonsson April 2, 2012

Hoping to create a more comfortable pedestrian environment downtown, Royal Blue Grocery plans to convert parking space into business space. The city’s one year pilot plan to allow the Royal Blue...

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