The Austin City Council has approved the purchase of more than 100 acres in southeast Austin for a future mixed-use development.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department said a man in his 50s is in custody following a SWAT situation Thursday morning.
When officers arrived at the scene, they received a description of the man and learned that he was also wearing body armor. A reverse 911 was sent to nearby residents, telling them to stay inside their homes. A local elementary school was also placed on lockdown. The suspect has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a felony. Other charges are also pending.
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