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Austin weather: Flash flood warning, water rescues amid flooding in Travis County
Austin-Travis County EMS has responded to about two dozen water rescues as a flooding emergency is unfolding in western ...
BLOG: 24+ fatalities in Kerr County, 20+ children missing from camp after flooding
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said that at least 13 people were confirmed dead. “We’ve got a lot of help out here, we’ll ...
Travis County authorities urging people to only call 911 in true emergencies during Fourth of July weekend
Officials said 911 should only be contacted if someone is seriously hurt, a fire has started or if illegal firework usage is ...
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Travis County to launch $23 million project to keep mentally ill from jail
Next month, Travis County, in partnership with county mental health provider Integral Care, will launch the first phase of its own version of a jail diversion initiative with a $23 million three ...
Travis County DA opposed to release of man found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2017 UT stabbing
The District Attorney's office said it will ask a judge not to release Kendrex White, who was found not guilty by reason of ...
What’s happening with the money Travis County approved for affordable child care?
After Travis County overwhelmingly voted to approve a tax rate hike for affordable child care in November, the county is ...
Austin shooting spree suspect back in Travis County custody
Shane James, the suspect in the 2023 Central Texas shooting spree, has been transferred back to Travis County jail after ...
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After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fences
DA José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers — whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes.