AUSTIN, Texas — The name "Hector Polanco" is one that lives on in infamy for many who lived in Austin in the 1990s. The then-Austin Police Department (APD) sergeant was known for his interrogation tactics and ability to get confessions. But over the years, evidence has come to light that some of those confessions were false or coerced.

As public attention has shifted away from policing reform, legislators attempt to shove information into the dark.

Three people died, and others were injured in the Monday afternoon shooting. APD identified the victims as a 24-year-old Target employee known as Rosa Martinez Machuca and Adam Chow, 66. A child who was killed was not named by APD,

An intruder broke into Austin Pets Alive!, resulting in one dog's death, five injured, and a security officer hurt.

Austin police spent nearly double their allotted budget for overtime last year. The fire department spent more than anticipated, too. That could change in the new budget.

A victim reported being shot with a paintball gun during a scavenger hunt by livestreamers on Saturday in Austin.

The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s help regarding a hit and run early Thursday morning that sent a man to the hospital. According to a release from Austin Police Chief David McKichan,