In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...The 911 call that sticks with Lili Eguia more than any..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...APD Looks for 911 Call Takers: A special report from the Office of..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...me when you need someone/ I could be your 911/ whee-ooh whee-ooh.” On her song “911,” Stockholm-based artist waterbaby,..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo

Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it

"...homelessness response, permitting review, and staffing challenges at the 911 call center...."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Family of Alex Gonzales Jr., Killed by Austin Police Officers, Files Complaint

They claim officer provided false or misleading testimony

"...description of his interaction with Gonzales in his initial 911 call, public statement, and internal affairs interview...."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024

Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"

"...Currently, the vacancy rate for corrections officers is 31%, 911 dispatchers is 19%, mental health counselors is 11%, and..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

How ERCOT and the City Are Preparing for the Next Winter Storm

Mayor: "We should anticipate that we will have a big weather event"

"...city department that has been experiencing severe understaffing, the 911 call center, had better news: Assistant City Manager Bruce..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Moontower Just for Laughs Austin Goes Big

Comedy fest adds arena shows from Andrew Schulz, Shane Gillis

"...incredible cast including (deep breath) Michael Ian Black, Reno 911! stars Thomas Lennon and Michael Patrick Jann, Kevin Allison,..."

Nov. 30, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Mourns Officer Jorge Pastore, Killed While on Duty

SWAT officer was killed responding to hostage situation

"...Henderson referenced in her post were undertaken during a 911 call that came in at 2:49am from a home..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Officer Shot and Killed During SWAT Call

Three others left dead, another officer injured but stable

"...in the line of duty Saturday morning, following a 911 call that turned into a deadly SWAT standoff which..."

Nov. 11, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

During Closing Arguments in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Attorneys Appeal to Sense of Fear, Justice Among Jurors

Jury deliberating as of Wednesday morning

"...Rather than self-assigning to 911 calls where a gun is reported, as Taylor and..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

To Keep Teens Out of Jail, Travis County Pilots First of its Kind Program for Those Accused of Assaulting Caregivers

Kids in the program get resources to stabilize

"...Teen throws phone at Mom, bruising her. Mom calls 911. Should that teen go to prison?..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Martindale Man Who Shot Unarmed Immigrant Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Terry Turner killed Adil Dghoughi south of Austin in 2021

"..."I just killed a guy," Turner told a 911 dispatcher moments later. "He pointed a gun at me..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Trial of Man Who Killed Fleeing Immigrant South of Austin Is Under Way

Adil Dghoughi died in San Marcos in 2021

"..."I just killed a guy," Turner told a 911 dispatcher moments later. "He pointed a gun at me..."

Oct. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial

Court is in session

"...During the second day of testimony, Oct. 24, the 911 caller who prompted the fatal encounter between Taylor and..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...its own on Sunday when officers responded to a 911 call made by a woman at the home of..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature

Austin Police Officer Says His Life Was Not Under Threat During Fatal Michael Ramos Encounter

Accused Officer Christopher Taylor was beside witness that day

"...Officer Christopher Taylor, another officer who responded to the 911 call that led to Michael Ramos’ death said from..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Prosecution Makes Opening Statements in Murder Trial of APD Officer

Christopher Taylor is accused of murdering Michael Ramos

"...The 911 call that drew officers to the parking lot of..."

Oct. 23, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...around 6:30pm on April 24, 2020, a person called 911 to report that two people – Ramos and his..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...911, Can You Please Hold? The Austin Police Department is..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature

Council to Consider $3 Million Five-Year Contract for Wildfire Prevention Tech

AI will track fires

"...told the Chronicle that Pano will then notify the 911 call center, which will sound the alarm to the..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

APD Takes Three Hours to Respond to Head-On Crash

During the wait, APD handled vandalism, car chase

"...Brandon Jones told the Chronicle that APD received a 911 call at about 6:50pm reporting a crash at the..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...emergency preparedness, labor negotiations, and staffing shortages at the 911 call center."..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...He brandished a gun, and while someone was calling 911, Stanford exchanged a few angry words with Ross and..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Charging Drug Dealers With Murder Could Increase Overdose Numbers

The scope of the drug-induced homicide law is up to prosecutors’ interpretation

"...perfunctory Good Samaritan law – which doesn't protect certain 911 callers with prior convictions – will increase fear around..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Largest Mental Health Care Provider in Austin Plans Layoffs

Integral Care could cut up to 5% of positions

"...Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, which responds to mental health 911 calls...."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...includes funds for priorities like improving staffing at the 911 call center, a mental health jail diversion pilot program,..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature

How Not to Ingest Fentanyl on Campus and Beyond

Rule No. 1: Have Narcan

"...they wake up. And don't be scared to call 911 – Texas has a Good Samaritan law that protects..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Final Budget Talks Weigh Police, Rent Help, Guaranteed Income

Something’s gotta budge!

"...which includes roles such as victim services counselors and 911 call takers; but 313 of those vacancies are for..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...violent crime, fewer traffic fatalities, shorter response times to 911 calls, and seizures of “significant” amounts of drugs. However,..."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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