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An auto-pedestrian collision in Travis County critically injured one person, with emergency teams responding and the patient airlifted to a medical center.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis announced safety measures for 6th Street following a terror attack in New Orleans, including structural changes and possible vehicle access.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis announced increased security measures by APD in response to an incident in New Orleans, with no known threats to Austin.
Texas fishermen and their dog survived an EF-3 tornado while on a fishing trip, capturing the occurrence on video. Their story was reported by FOX 7 Austin and Yahoo News.
A driver's attack on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, killed 10 and injured over 30, with the FBI treating it as terrorism and investigating possible co-conspirators.
The Austin Police Department seeks help to catch a suspect amid a spate of armed robberies targeting women in Hyde Park, with detectives gathering surveillance to aid in their investigation.
Two teens were arrested for the capital murder of Carlos Sotelo in an Austin parking garage, with possible narcotics involvement, and bonds set at $1 million and $300,000.
An adult motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Lime Creek Road near Lake Travis, and emergency services responded to the scene. The cause is under investigation.
A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian in Austin; the driver fled the scene. It's the city's 94th fatal traffic event this year. Police are seeking information.
An apartment fire in south Austin on New Year's Eve displaced residents and sent three to the hospital, with smoke detectors credited for safe evacuations.
A fire at a north Austin apartment complex hospitalized four people, displaced nine, and prompted an investigation into its cause. Local services are assisting the victims.
A single-vehicle crash in Austin on December 26th resulted in the death of Abraham Cantu. This marks the city's 93rd fatal crash in 2021. The APD is investigating the incident.
A sinkhole prompted the indefinite closure of S Lakeshore Blvd in East Austin, with no timeline for repairs, causing local detours and safety concerns.
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