The actions come as President Donald Trump and his administration have begun cracking down on illegal immigration and laying the groundwork for rapid deportations.

The efforts come amid conversations about how and when police should respond to mental health calls – to make them safer for citizens and police.

Residents were ordered to shelter in place Sunday after SWAT was called out to south Austin. According to the Austin Police Department, a call came in around 5:50 a.m. regarding an armed person.

Residents were ordered to shelter in place Sunday after SWAT was called out to south Austin. The order has since been lifted.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking for two suspects who were allegedly involved in a shooting that left a man injured on Sunday. APD officers responded to the Diablas ...

Austin police are seeking community assistance following an accidental injury incident in Northwest Austin. On Monday, January 13, 2025, at approximately 7:33 p.m., officers responded to the

The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery at the Tornado Bus Company. The incident occurred on

AUSTIN, Texas - Police are searching for a robbery suspect who assaulted a victim downtown, the Austin Police Department (APD) said. Austin police said on Nov. 14 2024, between 9-9:15 a.m., officers responded to a robbery by assault at the Bread Basket Convenience store, at 2228 E Cesar Chavez Street.

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects in connection to a series of aggravated robberies.

MORE: The Austin Police Department is responding to a homicide in northeast Austin, police sources confirmed with KXAN.

AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested for murder in connection to a deadly downtown Austin shooting, police said. The suspect, 25-year-old Zion Singleton, was arrested for first-degree murder. Police said on Jan. 18, around 3:02 a.m., officers responded to the Citgo located at 717 East 7th Street for reports of a shooting.

The Austin Police Department (APD) said around 10:20 a.m. Friday that it had received reports of rocks covering several lanes near the 2500 block of South I-35 southbound. The highway is currently shut down to one lane going southbound as officers work to clear the lanes. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.