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What Austin Is Prioritizing in Its Proposed $6.6 Billion Budget
APD would see a $24 million increase while social services lose $8 million
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The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: April 23-29
Supreme Court allows GOP gerrymandering to remain, UT upends KUT Festival days before it kicks off, and more of the week’s headlines
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City Leaders Hold Their Ground on ICE Policies
Despite Abbott’s and Paxton’s threats, City Council members are expected to pass another pro-immigrant resolution
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D.A.’s Office Responds to Misconduct Claims in 2020 Protest Case
State filings argue defense relies on “speculative assertions” and fails to identify withheld evidence as trial approaches
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The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: March 26 – April 1
An estimated 32,000 show up at Austin’s third “No Kings” Protest, statewide emergency drill to take place today, and more of the week’s headlines
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Newly Released Evidence Details Sixth Street Mass Shooting
APD released body-cam footage, surveillance video, and dispatch calls from the March 1 attack outside Buford’s
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At Heated Public Forum, APD Chief Speaks on Relationship With ICE
Hundreds of community members show up to hold APD accountable
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The Week’s Biggest News in Brief
Social services see $5 million in cuts, Paxton divorce files released, and more of the week’s headlines
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Fatal APD Shooting Trial Sheds Light on Pattern of Non-Discipline for Officer Shootings
Former interim chief testifies that she sees no lessons to learn from this case
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Jury Finds Officer Not Liable in Shooting Death of Man With Baby in Car
Plaintiffs aim for a retrial, attorney says
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After Fatal Shooting by Off-Duty Officer, APD Failed to Use Body Cams, per Testimony
Witnesses lay out what they describe as faults in investigation