A press conference being held by police about the Austin Bomber and a tweet criticizing the police chief's words.

Austin police label serial bomber ‘very challenged,’ prompting internet outcry

Many wonder if authorities would use these same words to describe a person of color.

On Mar 22, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Chad Prather with 'Where are the marches and protests for bomb control in Austin' tweet

People are tearing apart this bad tweet about ‘bomb control’ marches

Turns out America already has pretty strict bomb control.

On Mar 21, 2018 by David Britton

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Hate messages pile up for friends and family of suspected Austin bomber (updated)

The hate came quickly.

On Mar 21, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

Reddit has suspended an account that claimed to be the person responsible for a series of bombing attacks near Austin, Texas over the last three weeks.

Reddit suspends account claiming to be Austin bomber

The user posted an 'Ask Me Anything' before being suspended.

On Mar 21, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley tells media that the Austin Bomber has died.

Suspected Austin serial bomber dies after explosion, police chase (updated)

Authorities said they haven't determined whether the suspect left other bombs or if he acted alone.

On Mar 21, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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A package thought to be bound for Austin exploded at a FedEx facility overnight (updated)

It's the fifth explosion this month.

On Mar 20, 2018 by Josh Katzowitz

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Lyft is offering Austin musicians free rides to their gigs

A victory in the war on downtown parking.

On Dec 29, 2017 by Tess Cagle

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Austin official refused to meet with female employee out of assumption she liked him

Much like Mike Pence, he believes it's not appropriate for a married man to dine alone with a woman.

On Sep 20, 2017 by Ana Valens

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University of Texas takes down 4 Confederate statues in the middle of the night

They have become 'symbols of modern white supremacy and neo-Nazism,' said the university president.

On Aug 21, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Austin bar manager ends DJ set because of Latin music

The restaurant booked Latin music, but then criticized the 'vibe.'

On Jul 31, 2017 by Sarah Jasmine Montgomery

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Someone trolled Austin hipsters with a fake Chili’s opening

A viral photo and fake Twitter account led people spurred outrage in Austin.

On Jul 12, 2017 by Sarah Jasmine Montgomery

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Hundreds of untested rape kits were found at the Austin Police Department covered in mold

Some kits have been there since the 1990s.

On Jun 28, 2017 by Ana Valens

Aggravated kidnapping suspect Derrick Roseland

Fugitive arrested at Iron Maiden concert after Facebook post tips off cops

Many people pointed out online that he should have run to the hills.

On Jun 27, 2017 by Audra Schroeder

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Senators suggest SXSW leave Texas to protest ‘sanctuary cities’ law

Organizers pledge to continue fighting for 'the rights of all.'

On Jun 7, 2017 by Audra Schroeder

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Uber and Lyft will return to Austin Monday after Texas passes ride-hailing bill

Let the ride-hailing war begin.

On May 26, 2017 by Phillip Tracy