In a recent story making waves in the Austin area, Michael Fitzsimmons—a downtown homeless man—was arrested in early September for assaulting Austin Police Chief Art Acevado. As a result, the Austin Police Department—led by Chief Acevado—has begun a new, heavier emphasis on the ongoing problem of homeless aggression, and, ideally, Austinites will notice a substantial difference in the downtown area … Read More
Are You Ready to Rock at Austin City Limits Music Festival?
With the 2013 edition of the now world-renowned Austin City Limits music festival just around the corner, Austin is set to become a musical circus for the next few weeks—and Austinites couldn’t be more excited about it. The ACL music festival—headlined by throwbacks like Depeche Mode and The Cure—kicks off the two-weekend extravaganza on Friday, October 4th, and music fans … Read More
Breaking Bad Season Finale at The North Door
As the hype surrounding Breaking Bad—AMC’s intensely popular TV drama starring Bryan Cranston as a drug-dealing chemistry teacher—continues to escalate with each passing week, Austinites are invited to enjoy the final few episodes on the big screen for free. Thanks to the good people at The North Door, guests are welcome to break bad every Sunday and watch the epic … Read More
Local Austin Family Uses Children to Steal from JC Penny
In a story that is nothing short of bizarre, three Austin women were arrested in late August after being accused of using preschool-aged children to help them shoplift from the Barton Creek Mall. Reports state that the theft involved nine family members in all, as the three women apparently had six children assist them in attempting to steal over $1,300 … Read More
Austin Residents Outraged at APD After Controversial Shooting
Many Austinites are outraged with the actions of a local police officer after he reportedly shot and killed 32-year-old Larry Jackson Jr. on 35th street in late July. Reports covering the incident state that an APD detective pursued Jackson and the confrontation culminated when Jackson was fatally shot after the two men physically struggled underneath an Austin bridge. According to … Read More
