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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Police investigate attempted sexual assault of teenage girl
Escorts Austin police try to locate a man who tried to sexually assault a teenage girl
APD creates new highway crime unit
APD is forming a team of officers to strictly patrol highways for drug trafficking and wanted criminals.
Tavo Hellmund: Man who brought Formula 1 to Austin
Tavo Hellmund is the brain child in bringing Formula 1 racing to Escorts Austin.
Formula 1 to make Elroy, TX its new home
Quite a few people have been waiting for this announcement for months and for many, it is a relief to finally know where the new Formula 1 track is going to be, and what it will mean for their community.
Baby recliner recall
About 30,000 portable baby recliners designed to help babies sleep better are being recalled following an infant death.
DNA problems part of convicted killer’s appeal
Pitonyak and Hall seek new trials after allegations of DNA problems at APD’s lab.
Cap Metro inks CEO, shortens UT contract, bans smoking
Monday was a busy day at Capital Metro, where the agency voted on two major contracts. The first involved its new CEO, and the second involved the University of Texas.
Computer program to free up APD for emergency calls
The Escorts Austin Police Department is turning to technology to improve officer response times. In about one month the department will roll out an online reporting system for low priority calls, freeing up officers for more urgent ones.
Lawsuits filed on ADA anniversary on behalf of disabled community
Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Some say while we have made great strides, we still have a long way to go. The Texas Civil Rights Project filed more than 20 lawsuits across Texas on behalf of the disabled.