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All sorts of wild conservative narratives are being pushed about this. I have seen people say rockets were fired even though it was bottle rockets…. I have seen people compare them to antifa, LOL. I have seen people say this proves how unsafe Austin is, despite no one being hurt, and despite Austin still being the safest large city in Texas…
At the end of the day it was just a bunch of numbnut car people being dumb
At the end of the day it was just a bunch of numbnut car people being dumb
Should have brought out a fire truck.
But on Barton Springs? That's news to me.cityagboy said:
All sorts of wild conservative narratives are being pushed about this. I have seen people say rockets were fired even though it was bottle rockets…. I have seen people compare them to antifa, LOL. I have seen people say this proves how unsafe Austin is, despite no one being hurt, and despite Austin still being the safest large city in Texas…
At the end of the day it was just a bunch of numbnut car people being dumb
Aust Ag said:But on Barton Springs? That's news to me.cityagboy said:
All sorts of wild conservative narratives are being pushed about this. I have seen people say rockets were fired even though it was bottle rockets…. I have seen people compare them to antifa, LOL. I have seen people say this proves how unsafe Austin is, despite no one being hurt, and despite Austin still being the safest large city in Texas…
At the end of the day it was just a bunch of numbnut car people being dumb
Proves two things
1) this was just a bunch of numbnuts
2) most you complain about austin don't know anything about austin
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Over 12 hours and no soros
WTF are you talking about?
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WTF are you talking about?
Be more specific.
I think my posts were clear
Ok. I will be more clear. The video you posted was a bunch of idiots, but on Twitter many people were using it as an example for why Austin sucks. That's dumb, it was a bunch of young numbnuts doing dumb crap, it wasn't a riot or political.
Do you live in Austin? If not I'd love to meet with you in Austin to drive around and discuss the issues in the community.
Another reason I'm going home to The Brazos Valley
All the God's, all the Heavens, all the Hells are within you.
I live in Austin, and I didn't even know there was street racing chaos on Saturday night until today. I picked up my packet for the Austin Half Marathon at the Palmer Events early Saturday afternoon, and I stayed home the rest of the day. I ran the Austin Half Marathon in 1:47:34.1 yesterday morning.
It does. It is a city with one sane council member. The rest are absolute idiots.cityagboy said:
Ok. I will be more clear. The video you posted was a bunch of idiots, but on Twitter many people were using it as an example for why Austin sucks. That's dumb, it was a bunch of young numbnuts doing dumb crap, it wasn't a riot or political.
Do you live in Austin? If not I'd love to meet with you in Austin to drive around and discuss the issues in the community.
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. Ecclesiastes 10:2
Martin Cash said:It does. It is a city with one sane council member. The rest are absolute idiots.cityagboy said:
Ok. I will be more clear. The video you posted was a bunch of idiots, but on Twitter many people were using it as an example for why Austin sucks. That's dumb, it was a bunch of young numbnuts doing dumb crap, it wasn't a riot or political.
Do you live in Austin? If not I'd love to meet with you in Austin to drive around and discuss the issues in the community.
What does this event have to do with council members? It is simply dumb car people doing dumb crap. It wasn't political
Do you live in the austin city limits? Just curious.
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It's really not worth engaging on this topic, especially if they have post over 12,000 times on the Politics board. You will get nowhere and eventual it will dissolve to into "SOROS!"
Some people don't like Austin. Most of them don't live here, because if they did they'd move. We are all better off to let them enjoy Kyle, Buda, Cedar Park, or Pflugerville where they feel safe and we can continue to enjoy Austin.
If we ignore, they usually go back to 16.
Some people don't like Austin. Most of them don't live here, because if they did they'd move. We are all better off to let them enjoy Kyle, Buda, Cedar Park, or Pflugerville where they feel safe and we can continue to enjoy Austin.
If we ignore, they usually go back to 16.
No, I don't, and I never would. I live 25 miles and only go to Austin if I absolutely have to. The problem is no police response because of the stupid city council's 'defund the police' policies. It dang sure is political.cityagboy said:Martin Cash said:It does. It is a city with one sane council member. The rest are absolute idiots.cityagboy said:
Ok. I will be more clear. The video you posted was a bunch of idiots, but on Twitter many people were using it as an example for why Austin sucks. That's dumb, it was a bunch of young numbnuts doing dumb crap, it wasn't a riot or political.
Do you live in Austin? If not I'd love to meet with you in Austin to drive around and discuss the issues in the community.
What does this event have to do with council members? It is simply dumb car people doing dumb crap. It wasn't political
Do you live in the austin city limits? Just curious.
The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. Ecclesiastes 10:2
Martin Cash said:No, I don't, and I never would. I live 25 miles and only go to Austin if I absolutely have to. The problem is no police response because of the stupid city council's 'defund the police' policies. It dang sure is political.cityagboy said:Martin Cash said:It does. It is a city with one sane council member. The rest are absolute idiots.cityagboy said:
Ok. I will be more clear. The video you posted was a bunch of idiots, but on Twitter many people were using it as an example for why Austin sucks. That's dumb, it was a bunch of young numbnuts doing dumb crap, it wasn't a riot or political.
Do you live in Austin? If not I'd love to meet with you in Austin to drive around and discuss the issues in the community.
What does this event have to do with council members? It is simply dumb car people doing dumb crap. It wasn't political
Do you live in the austin city limits? Just curious.
Nothing you are talking about has anything to do with this thread. Also, everything you said is over exaggerated.
If you don't live here don't worry about it. You just want to hate. Go post about your town
cityagboy said:Martin Cash said:No, I don't, and I never would. I live 25 miles and only go to Austin if I absolutely have to. The problem is no police response because of the stupid city council's 'defund the police' policies. It dang sure is political.cityagboy said:Martin Cash said:It does. It is a city with one sane council member. The rest are absolute idiots.cityagboy said:
Ok. I will be more clear. The video you posted was a bunch of idiots, but on Twitter many people were using it as an example for why Austin sucks. That's dumb, it was a bunch of young numbnuts doing dumb crap, it wasn't a riot or political.
Do you live in Austin? If not I'd love to meet with you in Austin to drive around and discuss the issues in the community.
What does this event have to do with council members? It is simply dumb car people doing dumb crap. It wasn't political
Do you live in the austin city limits? Just curious.
Nothing you are talking about has anything to do with this thread. Also, everything you said is over exaggerated.
If you don't live here don't worry about it. You just want to hate. Go post about your town
The police response to the incident was delayed due to, as usual, understaffing. A city council member (Atler) called the incident in to 911 and was on hold due to.... understaffing. The first police officer who arrived had to drive his car in reverse due the to crowd converging upon his car. Several people were set on fire, from the fireworks apparently. Police vehicles were damaged and at least one officer was injured.
I live here and pay taxes here and personally am getting sick of the mismanagement of our police and safety in general.
"The event has now sparked outrage from citizens, with local Council Member Alison Alter telling the Austin American-Statesman that she ended up on hold for 28 minutes after stumbling upon the takeover."
link from quick google search for the Atler part
KT 90 said:cityagboy said:Martin Cash said:No, I don't, and I never would. I live 25 miles and only go to Austin if I absolutely have to. The problem is no police response because of the stupid city council's 'defund the police' policies. It dang sure is political.cityagboy said:Martin Cash said:It does. It is a city with one sane council member. The rest are absolute idiots.cityagboy said:
Ok. I will be more clear. The video you posted was a bunch of idiots, but on Twitter many people were using it as an example for why Austin sucks. That's dumb, it was a bunch of young numbnuts doing dumb crap, it wasn't a riot or political.
Do you live in Austin? If not I'd love to meet with you in Austin to drive around and discuss the issues in the community.
What does this event have to do with council members? It is simply dumb car people doing dumb crap. It wasn't political
Do you live in the austin city limits? Just curious.
Nothing you are talking about has anything to do with this thread. Also, everything you said is over exaggerated.
If you don't live here don't worry about it. You just want to hate. Go post about your town
The police response to the incident was delayed due to, as usual, understaffing. A city council member (Atler) called the incident in to 911 and was on hold due to.... understaffing. The first police officer who arrived had to drive his car in reverse due the to crowd converging upon his car. Several people were set on fire, from the fireworks apparently. Police vehicles were damaged and at least one officer was injured.
I live here and pay taxes here and here and personally am getting sick of the mismanagement of our police and safety in general.
"The event has now sparked outrage from citizens, with local Council Member Alison Alter telling the Austin American-Statesman that she ended up on hold for 28 minutes after stumbling upon the takeover."
link from quick google search for the Atler part
Listen, I am not defending and have not defended these street racers/ drifters/ whatever they are. I have called them dumb, numbnuts, etc. I have no problem with any who were arrested.
My point is that it wasn't a riot or a political act.
To the austin police… two years in a row their budget has been increased to higher levels than it ever has. I support that. I don't believe that anyone was on hold for 20 something minutes with a 911 call. I have called 911 twice in the last 6 months and never had a wait, at all. There are police in that area 24/7 anyway, especially at that time/ day of week. It didn't even need to be reported…. Austin Police have problems and many come from within their own department. They have the money they need, or are at least not far off. People act like they were defunded of all resources. 3 years ago they had 30 million dollars (out of over 400 million) that was taken from their budget which has since been given back plus a lot more.
Austin does have problems, I won't deny that, but for a city that has increased in population as quickly as it has we are doing pretty well.
What large city should we look at as an example to follow? Most hate on Austin is simply cause it's the cool thing to do despite it still being the safest large city in Texas.
I live in austin. I work in austin. My kid goes to AISD. I have never seen a violent crime. None of my neighbors, friends, family or co-workers have personally been the victim of violent crimes. People act like it's just some lawless free-for-all and it just isn't but I understand it is the political whipping boy for some.
http://www.usa.com/rank/texas-state--crime-index--city-rank.htm?hl=&hlst=&wist=&yr=&dis=&sb=DESC&plow=&phigh=&ps=
https://www.kxxv.com/story/31935851/new-report-ranks-two-central-texas-cities-among-most-dangerous
https://propertyclub.nyc/article/most-dangerous-cities-in-texas
Was there a car show here this weekend? This appears to be one of those "sideshows" that are an issue in Oakland.
210 said:
Was there a car show here this weekend? This appears to be one of those "sideshows" that are an issue in Oakland.
If we're similar to Oakland, we definitely have a problem.
I was with someone recently who called 9-1-1 and was on hold for more than 15 minutes. Based on what I've read elsewhere, this is not the exception, but the rule. Unacceptable.
Crime and shootings are on the rise.
And more drug addicts are setting up tents and camping around the city.
Austin is quickly becoming a ****hole. Amazing how fast the quality of life is deteriorating.
Crime and shootings are on the rise.
And more drug addicts are setting up tents and camping around the city.
Austin is quickly becoming a ****hole. Amazing how fast the quality of life is deteriorating.
Jaxson11 said:
I was with someone recently who called 9-1-1 and was on hold for more than 15 minutes. Based on what I've read elsewhere, this is not the exception, but the rule. Unacceptable.
Crime and shootings are on the rise.
And more drug addicts are setting up tents and camping around the city.
Austin is quickly becoming a ****hole. Amazing how fast the quality of life is deteriorating.
Paragraph 1… I just don't believe you. I have called twice in the last 6 months and were answered immediately. The 911 call centers have had some issues but it is exaggerated by people who don't like austin.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2022/10/28/austin-911-wait-times-staffing-shortage-operators-dispatchers/69574703007/
https://www.kut.org/crime-justice/2022-10-20/austin-911-call-center-operators-waiting-on-hold?_amp=true
Paragraph 2… Crime is going up but it is still the safest large city in Texas. I linked that a few posts up
Paragraph 3… They have cleared out most of the encampments. There are not more. That is just wrong.
But what do you think is a step to be taken to get people off the street?
Paragraph 4…. Well, that's an opinion. So ok.
-// do you live in austin?
cityagboy said:Jaxson11 said:
I was with someone recently who called 9-1-1 and was on hold for more than 15 minutes. Based on what I've read elsewhere, this is not the exception, but the rule. Unacceptable.
Crime and shootings are on the rise.
And more drug addicts are setting up tents and camping around the city.
Austin is quickly becoming a ****hole. Amazing how fast the quality of life is deteriorating.
Paragraph 1… I just don't believe you. I have called twice in the last 6 months and were answered immediately. The 911 call centers have had some issues but it is exaggerated by people who don't like austin.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2022/10/28/austin-911-wait-times-staffing-shortage-operators-dispatchers/69574703007/
https://www.kut.org/crime-justice/2022-10-20/austin-911-call-center-operators-waiting-on-hold?_amp=true
Paragraph 2… Crime is going up but it is still the safest large city in Texas. I linked that a few posts up
Paragraph 3… They have cleared out most of the encampments. There are not more. That is just wrong.
But what do you think is a step to be taken to get people off the street?
Paragraph 4…. Well, that's an opinion. So ok.
-// do you live in austin?
Even the Mayor is acknowledging the Call Center issue, but feel free to pretend that it doesn't exist.
— Mayor Kirk Watson (@KirkPWatson) February 20, 2023
This is the same Mayor that claimed he was going to return things to normalcy (other something similar, but has managed to screw up the Police negotiations within a few weeks on the job. He's got the anti-police crowd in his ear, and apparently he's afraid to cross them.
KT 90 said:cityagboy said:Jaxson11 said:
I was with someone recently who called 9-1-1 and was on hold for more than 15 minutes. Based on what I've read elsewhere, this is not the exception, but the rule. Unacceptable.
Crime and shootings are on the rise.
And more drug addicts are setting up tents and camping around the city.
Austin is quickly becoming a ****hole. Amazing how fast the quality of life is deteriorating.
Paragraph 1… I just don't believe you. I have called twice in the last 6 months and were answered immediately. The 911 call centers have had some issues but it is exaggerated by people who don't like austin.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2022/10/28/austin-911-wait-times-staffing-shortage-operators-dispatchers/69574703007/
https://www.kut.org/crime-justice/2022-10-20/austin-911-call-center-operators-waiting-on-hold?_amp=true
Paragraph 2… Crime is going up but it is still the safest large city in Texas. I linked that a few posts up
Paragraph 3… They have cleared out most of the encampments. There are not more. That is just wrong.
But what do you think is a step to be taken to get people off the street?
Paragraph 4…. Well, that's an opinion. So ok.
-// do you live in austin?
Even the Mayor is acknowledging the Call Center issue, but feel free to pretend that it doesn't exist.— Mayor Kirk Watson (@KirkPWatson) February 20, 2023
This is the same Mayor that claimed he was going to return things to normalcy (other something similar, but has managed to screw up the Police negotiations within a few weeks on the job. He's got the anti-police crowd in his ear, and apparently he's afraid to cross them.
I also acknowledged the call center issue as well, go back and read it. But still 66% of calls are answered in 15 seconds. So very few are going to 15 minutes….
Goes along with my point on austin issues being exaggerated.
Not siding with anyone here, but maybe 911 calls are more instantly answered during "daylight" hours vs midnight hour?
BTW, I remember similar stories about this happeing a year or so ago in the Wells Branch area. Outrage, but nothing like this. I think people are burying their heads in the sand if they don't realize the significance of this happening in a higher end area that is frequented by tourist.
Want to be a numbnut, fine. But do it in the shadows, not in one of the most prominent areas of town. EVERYONE knows S Lamar and Barton Springs, and doesn't want it taken over. Wells Branch, well.....
BTW, I remember similar stories about this happeing a year or so ago in the Wells Branch area. Outrage, but nothing like this. I think people are burying their heads in the sand if they don't realize the significance of this happening in a higher end area that is frequented by tourist.
Want to be a numbnut, fine. But do it in the shadows, not in one of the most prominent areas of town. EVERYONE knows S Lamar and Barton Springs, and doesn't want it taken over. Wells Branch, well.....
Aust Ag said:
Not siding with anyone here, but maybe 911 calls are more instantly answered during "daylight" hours vs midnight hour?
Possible
cityagboy said:KT 90 said:cityagboy said:Jaxson11 said:
I was with someone recently who called 9-1-1 and was on hold for more than 15 minutes. Based on what I've read elsewhere, this is not the exception, but the rule. Unacceptable.
Crime and shootings are on the rise.
And more drug addicts are setting up tents and camping around the city.
Austin is quickly becoming a ****hole. Amazing how fast the quality of life is deteriorating.
Paragraph 1… I just don't believe you. I have called twice in the last 6 months and were answered immediately. The 911 call centers have had some issues but it is exaggerated by people who don't like austin.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2022/10/28/austin-911-wait-times-staffing-shortage-operators-dispatchers/69574703007/
https://www.kut.org/crime-justice/2022-10-20/austin-911-call-center-operators-waiting-on-hold?_amp=true
Paragraph 2… Crime is going up but it is still the safest large city in Texas. I linked that a few posts up
Paragraph 3… They have cleared out most of the encampments. There are not more. That is just wrong.
But what do you think is a step to be taken to get people off the street?
Paragraph 4…. Well, that's an opinion. So ok.
-// do you live in austin?
Even the Mayor is acknowledging the Call Center issue, but feel free to pretend that it doesn't exist.— Mayor Kirk Watson (@KirkPWatson) February 20, 2023
This is the same Mayor that claimed he was going to return things to normalcy (other something similar, but has managed to screw up the Police negotiations within a few weeks on the job. He's got the anti-police crowd in his ear, and apparently he's afraid to cross them.
I also acknowledged the call center issue as well, go back and read it. But still 66% of calls are answered in 15 seconds. So very few are going to 15 minutes….
Goes along with my point on austin issues being exaggerated.
You acknowledged it by saying "I just don't believe you" to the other poster. So the Mayor and a City Council member say it's a problem, but you've got more inside scoop than they do?
Anyway, your mind is obviously made up. Apparently Austin has no issues and all is well.
cityagboy said:Aust Ag said:
Not siding with anyone here, but maybe 911 calls are more instantly answered during "daylight" hours vs midnight hour?
Possible
Very likely. That was Saturday night, 9 or 10pm I believe. Kinda prime time for issues around that timeframe until 2 or 3AM I would assume.
KT 90 said:cityagboy said:KT 90 said:cityagboy said:Jaxson11 said:
I was with someone recently who called 9-1-1 and was on hold for more than 15 minutes. Based on what I've read elsewhere, this is not the exception, but the rule. Unacceptable.
Crime and shootings are on the rise.
And more drug addicts are setting up tents and camping around the city.
Austin is quickly becoming a ****hole. Amazing how fast the quality of life is deteriorating.
Paragraph 1… I just don't believe you. I have called twice in the last 6 months and were answered immediately. The 911 call centers have had some issues but it is exaggerated by people who don't like austin.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2022/10/28/austin-911-wait-times-staffing-shortage-operators-dispatchers/69574703007/
https://www.kut.org/crime-justice/2022-10-20/austin-911-call-center-operators-waiting-on-hold?_amp=true
Paragraph 2… Crime is going up but it is still the safest large city in Texas. I linked that a few posts up
Paragraph 3… They have cleared out most of the encampments. There are not more. That is just wrong.
But what do you think is a step to be taken to get people off the street?
Paragraph 4…. Well, that's an opinion. So ok.
-// do you live in austin?
Even the Mayor is acknowledging the Call Center issue, but feel free to pretend that it doesn't exist.— Mayor Kirk Watson (@KirkPWatson) February 20, 2023
This is the same Mayor that claimed he was going to return things to normalcy (other something similar, but has managed to screw up the Police negotiations within a few weeks on the job. He's got the anti-police crowd in his ear, and apparently he's afraid to cross them.
I also acknowledged the call center issue as well, go back and read it. But still 66% of calls are answered in 15 seconds. So very few are going to 15 minutes….
Goes along with my point on austin issues being exaggerated.
You acknowledged it by saying "I just don't believe you" to the other poster. So the Mayor and a City Council member say it's a problem, but you've got more inside scoop than they do?
Anyway, your mind is obviously made up. Apparently Austin has no issues and all is well.
Ok. You are going to ignore that I did say the call centers have had issues and that Austin isn't perfect and has issues. I even linked an article that talks about some issues. Then you jump all the way to "you think austin is perfect"….
I said I don't believe that you waited 15 minutes as that appears to be pretty rare
Worthless argument
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Former Austinite, am in NorCal now. These sideshows are a repeating nuisance. They only happen in certain parts of the local big town, fortunately. Can't imagine what it's like in Oakland.AustinAg2012 said:210 said:
Was there a car show here this weekend? This appears to be one of those "sideshows" that are an issue in Oakland.
If we're similar to Oakland, we definitely have a problem.
That being said, Lamar and Barton Springs is a much nicer place for this than where I've seen them reported happening out here.
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AUSTIN SUCKS!
AUSTIN SUCKS!
alot of "just leave the car window rolled down so they dont break it" cope in here. You're paying top dollar for a rapidly declining quality of life whether you admit it or not, and you know it.
After reading this thread, I feel like I need to respond on behalf of cityag:
- You don't know what you are talking about
- Provide photo evidence that you live in downtown Austin or you are a liar and may not speak about this any longer
- I agree with you but you are wrong
- Everything you say is over exaggerating
- This wasn't a crime, just kids being silly willies
- I don't agree with you but you are right
- This is the safest unsafe city in the world, you just don't know it
- If you are confused by this response, you post in F16
So the only different between this and any cars & coffee event event ever in Houston or DFW is the presence of fireworks? And suddenly everyone wants to use this and point to it as the reason Austin sucks?
I don't get it. There's plenty wrong with Austin and it's government, but this barely registers on my scale of ****s to give.
For the record, I live in the ACL, but not downtown.
I don't get it. There's plenty wrong with Austin and it's government, but this barely registers on my scale of ****s to give.
For the record, I live in the ACL, but not downtown.
The cohost of this large, coordinated event, the Lonestar Show, told FOX 7 the goal was to have fun. Hundreds of people came from all over the country to participate in this side show, or takeover. "We want to be known; we want to be documented. We want to be the next Fast and Furious," said Jose Gonzales, a South Austin resident who was at the street racing event.
Lewis Guapo, a videographer who said he just happened to stop by, said a lot of people were having fun, but some were also concerned. "It is dangerous, and it can be dangerous but like I said, intersection, big, a lot of open space, everybody's backed up, so it's not really dangerous. Once you start going in and doing things that you're not supposed to do, it is dangerous," Guapo said.
"We didn't have no intentions of hurting nobody. You know, that's our fault. We're sorry to the police officer that got hurt, but man, he should have stayed in his own lane," Gonzales said.
The cohost of the event said they don't condone putting hands on cop cars or setting off fireworks. He told FOX 7 as taxpayers, they pay for the roads too, and this is how they choose to use them.
When asked if Gonzales was ever concerned about getting in trouble or even arrested, he said, "They can't catch us." Austin PD said, "Lawbreaking in this manner will result in enforcement and arrest."
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-texas-street-racing-incidents-officer-injured
The Austin Police Department seized meth, marijuana, and multiple guns during six arrests related to the downtown street takeover on Saturday night, APD Chief Joseph Chacon announced Tuesday.
Two people were taken into custody Saturday for evading arrest and officers arrested four others on Sunday while investigating the takeover, in which car clubs blocked off intersections, drifted in the middle of the street, and set off fireworks.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/austin-police-seize-drugs-guns-street-takeover-aftermath-chief-force-understaffed-every-night
Lewis Guapo, a videographer who said he just happened to stop by, said a lot of people were having fun, but some were also concerned. "It is dangerous, and it can be dangerous but like I said, intersection, big, a lot of open space, everybody's backed up, so it's not really dangerous. Once you start going in and doing things that you're not supposed to do, it is dangerous," Guapo said.
"We didn't have no intentions of hurting nobody. You know, that's our fault. We're sorry to the police officer that got hurt, but man, he should have stayed in his own lane," Gonzales said.
The cohost of the event said they don't condone putting hands on cop cars or setting off fireworks. He told FOX 7 as taxpayers, they pay for the roads too, and this is how they choose to use them.
When asked if Gonzales was ever concerned about getting in trouble or even arrested, he said, "They can't catch us." Austin PD said, "Lawbreaking in this manner will result in enforcement and arrest."
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-texas-street-racing-incidents-officer-injured
The Austin Police Department seized meth, marijuana, and multiple guns during six arrests related to the downtown street takeover on Saturday night, APD Chief Joseph Chacon announced Tuesday.
Two people were taken into custody Saturday for evading arrest and officers arrested four others on Sunday while investigating the takeover, in which car clubs blocked off intersections, drifted in the middle of the street, and set off fireworks.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/austin-police-seize-drugs-guns-street-takeover-aftermath-chief-force-understaffed-every-night
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