Austin Mayor, Police Chief Hold Press Conference on Weekend Protests

New Dallas police chief discusses upcoming demonstrations with Latino community leaders

On Thursday, the new Dallas police chief met with Latino community leaders to discuss the upcoming demonstrations.

Austin police and city leaders prepare for weekend protests

Mayor Kirk Watson said he supports the right to assemble and protest peacefully, but reiterated that violence or property destruction won't be tolerated.

Austin mayor, police chief hold press conference on weekend protests

AUSTIN (KXAN) — City leaders will hold a press conference at Austin City Hall Thursday morning about the city's preparations ahead of protests planned for the weekend. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis will speak at the 10:30 a.m. press conference. The conference comes after an anti-ICE protest on Monday. That protest ended with APD officers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arresting 13 people. The Saturda…

Austin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrations

The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.