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.

A 17-year-old was arrested and identified in connection with a homicide that happened last week in east Austin, according to the Austin Police Department. Police also identified the victim.

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.

Deepak Kandel, 31, was charged with first-degree murder after police say he admitted to stabbing 30-year-old Akshay Gupta on a CapMetro bus in May.

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

Austin police leaders delayed publication of a consultant report recommending the hire of more civilian staff as City Council prepares to adopt next year's budget.

AUSTIN, Texas — Two sisters in North Austin say they were left shaken after a scam call led to the Austin Police Department’s SWAT team pounding on their door Thursday. Authorities say the incident could be part of increasingly sophisticated phone scams.

One person is dead, and two others are in the hospital, after a crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down all southbound lanes of the I-35 lower deck early Saturd

The scavenger hunt took place on Lakeshore Boulevard near the lake on Saturday, August 9, police said. Preliminary investigation details revealed the incident involved "multiple live streamers, armed with paintball guns, participating in a scavenger hunt" in the area.