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Winter is just a few short weeks away, and, in the wake of devastating ice storms in recent years, Austin officials gave an update Tuesday on what the city is doing to prepare for winter weather.
Two cars were seen racing and driving recklessly in North Austin in late October. One of those cars crashed, killing the driver.
Law enforcement is asking community members to download the free app that makes it easier for first responders to locate someone.
Law enforcement is asking community members to download the free app that makes it easier for first responders to locate someone.
Government Technology Training for Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) responders in Texas looked very different prior to the addition of augmented and virtual reality technology in the department. According to Commander Keith Noble of ATCEMS, traditional training involved a PowerPoint presentation and a walkthrough of the department's ambulance bus (Ambus). There were plans for a large mass-casualty event training in the works for several years, but it would have involved bringing in 600 employees on overtime pay for several hours to complete it. Through Noble's leadersh...