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Top Austin news: New homeless camp laws take effect; rapper Hella Sketchy dies from overdose; more

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Published on July 02, 2019
Top Austin news: New homeless camp laws take effect; rapper Hella Sketchy dies from overdose; morePhoto: Joe Wyatt/Unsplash

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Austin.

Starting today, it's legal for homeless to camp on Austin streets

Before the change, it was illegal to sit, lie or camp in public. Now, officers will only give tickets to people who block pathways.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Austin police dedicated Mondays in June to work out with youth at Givens Park

Austin police dedicated Mondays in June to workout with youth at an East Austin park.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Police investigating baby's death in East Austin

Officers reportedly responded to the 6100 block of Manor Rd. after receiving an urgent check welfare call.

Read the full story on KVUE.

UT Austin police looking for indecent exposure suspect

A UT staff member told police a man entered a classroom, sat down next to them and exposed himself.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin rapper Hella Sketchy dies from apparent overdose

His father posted an emotional tribute to Twitter, urging for more conversation on the opioid epidemic and mental health.

Read the full story on KVUE.


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