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The group is soliciting signatures for the “Austin Police Oversight Act.” Equity Action already collected signatures for a petition under the same name. That initiative is on the May 2023 ballot.

Austin Police Department Senior Officer Anthony "Tony" Martin was killed in a crash in Liberty Hill on September 23.

Senior Police Officer Anthony “Tony” Martin was killed in a crash on his department issued motorcycle at the intersection of SH 29 and RM 1869 in Liberty Hill just before 6 a.m. Friday.

Senior Police Officer Anthony “Tony” Martin was killed in a crash on his department issued motorcycle at the intersection of SH 29 and RM 1869 in Liberty Hill just before 6 a.m. Friday.

The crash left Rogelio De Luna, 64, with multiple injuries, a need for stitches and without the ability to move around in the wheelchair he relied on.

On Sept. 3, Rogelio De Luna was struck by a truck that was driving recklessly after attempts to signal to the driver to slow down.

Hicks had been using an old heater but when it burned a hole in the floor, he stopped using it.

A crowded field of Democratic candidates has emerged to fill the seat occupied by departing state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin.

Tuesday afternoon update: The man accused of shooting a gun at an Austin police officer on Christmas Eve was arrested Tuesday morning in Leander, according to authorities.  Police said 41-year-old Louis Rhyne was arrested around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday near the intersection of Crystal Falls Parkway and Horizon Park Boulevard in Leander. Anonymous tips provided to Crime Stoppers helped authorities find and arrest Rhyne, according to police.  No other information was made available Tuesday afte...