Juliette Dryer
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Dell to be part of largest tech merger ever
A merger between Dell and EMC Corporation is set to close Wednesday morning, becoming the largest tech merger ever.After the deal closes, the combined company will operate under the name Dell Technologies. The new company will trade on the New York Stock E → Read More
Panel to review July 2015 deadly officer-involved shooting
One day after a deadly police shooting in Northeast Austin, the Police Monitor Citizen Review Panel will look at a different fatal officer-involved shooting from 2015.The shooting to be reviewed Tuesday happened on July 11, 2015.The review was scheduled pr → Read More
UPDATE: Pedestrians hit, killed while crossing SH 71 in Bastrop are ID'd
AUSTIN (CBS AUSTIN) -- Law enforcement officials have identified the two pedestrians who were struck and killed late Sunday night while crossing SH 71 in Bastrop.The Texas Department of Public Safety said Joseph Capps, 25, of Cedar Creek and Steven Brewste → Read More
Officer-involved shooting in Northeast Austin
Austin Police are responding to an officer-involved shooting in Northeast Austin.It happened in the 12500 block of Tech Ridge Boulevard, between East Yager and East Parmer Lanes.According to Police Chief Art Acevedo via Twitter, one armed person was shot a → Read More
City Council moves forward with search for new city manager
The Austin City Council Monday will move forward with the search for a new city manager and interim city manager.Current City Manager Marc Ott is leaving his post at the end of October for a job in Washington, DC. Ott will perform his duties as city manage → Read More
50+ treated for K2 in 24 hours
UPDATE: ATCEMS confirms that, since August 24 at 7 p.m. they have responded to approximately 71 K2 incidents involving 77 patients.Austin-Travis County EMS have treated 69 people for K2 since Wednesday night. Seventeen of those people were treated overnigh → Read More
Round Rock considers public vaping ban
The Round Rock City Council Thursday night will consider banning e-cigarette use in public spaces.The ordinance would ban vaping in common areas, elevators, workplaces, public restrooms, taxis, service lines and sports arenas, unless in a designated smokin → Read More
Protests planned for first day of class with campus carry
Protests are planned on the University of Texas campus Wednesday for the first day of classes since the campus carry law took effect.Campus carry allows licensed gun owners to carry concealed handguns on campus. The concealed weapons are allowed in classro → Read More
Austin ISD expands classroom breakfast
Austin ISD has expanded its breakfast in the classroom program, school district officials announced Monday.This year, 22 Austin ISD schools will have breakfast in the classroom, up from eight last year. Twenty five schools could offer the meals by the end → Read More
Central Texas students head back to school
Thousands of Central Texas students and staff head back to school this week.Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Hays CISD, San Marcos CISD and Leander ISD all begin classes Monday. Georgetown, Pflugerville and Round Rock begin classes Tuesday.This year, Austin ISD → Read More
Free adoptions help Austin Animal Center beat dog days of summer
The Austin Animal Center is offering free adoptions for all dogs and puppies Thursday, July 21 through Monday, July 25.Right now, the shelter is at capacity with about 500 dogs. They're still recovering from the influx of animals during the July 4 holiday → Read More
Emergency responders urge caution during hot weather
Central Texas emergency responders are urging people to be careful while outside during hot weather. Over the July 4 weekend alone, Austin-Travis County EMS responded to at least 20 heat-related calls.With heat advisories in effect and indices soaring to t → Read More
Board to decide Monday on new name for Lee Elementary
The Austin Independent School District board of trustees Monday is expected to decide on a new name for an elementary school currently named after a Confederate leader.There are three options in the running to rename Robert E. Lee Elementary:Russell Lee: N → Read More
First Lady delivers SXSW Music keynote
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Michelle Obama used the South by Southwest Music Festival to show off her vocal chops and make a quick announcement she's not running for president.The first lady made her debut Wednesday at the Austin showcase of buzzworthy bands and → Read More
Activists continue cries for justice for David Joseph
Austin activists Thursday evening will take to city hall to continue their cries for justice for a teen shot and killed by an Austin Police officer.Police say David Joseph, 17, was naked and unarmed when he charged at Officer Geoffrey Freeman in early Febr → Read More
Fire officials look to improve response times
Austin fire officials Monday evening will meet with the Public Safety Commission to discuss lagging response times in certain areas of the city.The Austin Fire Department aims to reach scenes within eight minutes of a call, 90 percent of the time. Right no → Read More
Council looks to support local artists, musicians
The Austin City Council Thursday will consider a resolution to better support Austin's artists and musicians.The resolution would require the city manager to review Austin's music and art sector. After 90 days, the city manager must present possible soluti → Read More
Supreme Court to hear Texas abortion law
The United States Supreme Court Wednesday will hear arguments about Texas' controversial abortion regulations.The state's abortion regulations have been in the national spotlight since the Texas legislature passed House Bill 2 in 2013.The High Court is wei → Read More
UPDATE: Suspect in South Austin SWAT call taken into custody
UPDATE: APD tweeted that the suspect has been taken into custody.We are awaiting a briefing from Austin Police and will update the story when we have more details.The Austin Police Department SWAT team is responding to a call for a barricaded person near S → Read More
Early voting begins Tuesday
Early voting is underway in Texas for the March 1 primary election.The University of Texas student group, University Democrats, camped out on campus all night long to be the first to cast their ballots.They hope their enthusiasm spreads to other students.E → Read More