Top Austin news: Baby found dead at auto parts business; stores selling out of masks; more

Top Austin news: Baby found dead at auto parts business; stores selling out of masks; morePhoto: Joe Wyatt/Unsplash
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Published on February 11, 2020

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

2-month-old baby found dead at Austin auto parts store, police say

Police told KVUE a woman found a baby not breathing at an auto parts store called Austin Express Auto Parts.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Austin stores are selling out of masks because of coronavirus scare

The Austin-Travis County Infection Preventionist says a medical mask will not make a difference in contracting coronavirus.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Man in custody following deadly North Austin crash, police say

Police have not confirmed any charges for the man, but he was seen taking a field sobriety test before being placed in the back of a police car.

Read the full story on KVUE.

27 displaced after massive fire at southwest Austin apartment

The fire started accidentally in the wall around a fireplace, AFD said.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin City Council calls for police body camera policy

The city council and community members raised concerns over how long body camera footage is being kept behind closed doors.

Read the full story on KVUE.


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