Austin/ Community & Society
Published on June 21, 2019
Top Austin news: Jewel thief hides in store until closing; city approves new shelter purchase; morePhoto: Paul D./Yelp

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Austin.

Austin City Council votes to award Butler Pitch and Putt contract to new owners

The Kinser family had owned and operated the course for the last 70 years.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Woman suing 2 Austin police officers for alleged excessive force in 2017 arrest

On June 26, 2017, Officers Nathan Canche and Vanessa Jimenez arrested Breanna Williams for public intoxication.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Alleged thief hides in Austin Macy's until closing time before taking jewelry

The suspect hid inside Macy's until after closing.

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Council approves purchase of new homeless shelter in South Austin

City council to take up decriminalizing certain activities, possibly approve building as new homeless shelter.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Questions remain after FBI raids Alderman Carrie Austin's 34th Ward office

Questions remain a day after the FBI raided the office of longtime 34th Ward Alderman Carrie Austin.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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