The Latest Breaking News from Austin

Mistrial declared for Texas officer in fatal shooting of an unarmed man

A mistrial has been declared for a Texas police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man in Austin

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Mistrial: Austin Police Officer’s Landmark Murder Trial Gets No Resolution

A grand jury indicted Christopher Taylor after the 2020 shooting of Michael Ramos in Austin. From Criminal Justice reporter Michelle Pitcher.

Texas Observer · Nov 15, 2023

Texans fill downtown Austin streets to demand ceasefire in Gaza

Thousands of Texans rallied in front of the state Capitol Sunday to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the death toll has surpassed 10,000 people.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 13, 2023

Sean Brady breaks down rough road to UFC Austin, rebound effort after first loss

Ahead of his return at UFC on ESPN 52 in Austin, Texas, Sean Brady says he won't be deterred after his first loss more than a year ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 10, 2023

Full FIA verdict on Haas' request for review of F1 US GP track limit breaches

Haas launched a formal ‘right to review’ that, if successful, stood to elevate its driver Nico Hulkenberg into the points at Austin after identifying cases of cars exceeding track limits that were not identified by the stewards at the time.

Autosport · Nov 9, 2023

FIA rejects Haas' request for review of US GP track limits breaches

Last week it emerged that Haas had lodged a petition with the FIA to review various track limit breaches in Austin, asserting that several drivers had benefited from abusing track limits at COTA's Turn 6, that were not properly policed by race control.

Autosport · Nov 9, 2023

FIA rejects Haas F1's request for review of US GP track limits breaches

Last week it emerged that Haas had lodged a petition with the FIA to review various track limit breaches in Austin, asserting that several drivers had benefited from abusing track limits at COTA's Turn 6, that were not properly policed by race control.

Motorsport · Nov 9, 2023

Texas' part-time Legislature has been at it all year. Now they're heading into a rare fourth special session

A full 30-day session amounts to about $1 million in per diem payments to lawmakers, which are meant to cover their expenses in Austin.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2023

1 killed, 1 critically hurt in Austin shooting

The men were on the sidewalk around 10:30 a.m. in the 200 block of South Cicero Avenue when they someone fired shots.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023

My daughter is waiting for a private school scholarship. Lawmakers, save the Invest in Kids Act.

Some of our most powerful and influential legislators have been quiet on this issue, and we know why, a letter writer says. They are influenced by the unions, a mom from Austin writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023