Austin|News|
Report Highlights Austin Police Department Racial Bias
Overrepresentation of use of force and negative outcomes from mostly white male officers interacting with Black, brown residents is shown.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
- Austin, TX
- Website
Hello. My name is Tony Cantu, and I cover the Austin region for Patch -- including the outlying communities of Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville and Round Rock, I started my career at the San Antonio Light before an expanded internship at the Wall Street Journal inspired me to pursue business writing for many years at such publications as the San Antonio Business Journal, Dallas Business Journal, Hispanic Business and others. I've also written for the Austin Chronicle, San Antonio Current, Hispanic, and other publications. Please don't hesitate to reach me with any story ideas, tips, comments, or, yes, even complaints. My email is antonio.cantu@patch.com. And thank you for reading!
Posting Activity
Austin|News|
Mexican American Cultural Center In Austin Set For Expansion
The second phase of expansion for the MACC funded via a $128 bond issuance will rely heavily on input from residents, officials said.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Coronavirus Outbreak Reported At Travis County Sheriff's Office
Officials report 39 new cases of illness among inmates and 22 among staff emanating from the biggest jail building housing 1,000 inmates.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
WilCo Gets Award For Financial Literacy Program
Developed by Judge Evelyn McLean, the program helps first-time offenders avoid getting more citations for driving-related offenses.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Migrant Woman In Austin Sanctuary Joins Suit Over Hefty ICE Fines
Hilda Ramirez, living in a local church to avoid being deported, joined others in sanctuary suing over immmigration officials' retalitation.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Man Shot Dead During South Austin Drug Deal
Two brothers arrived at a South Austin home late Monday to buy pot before shots rang out, leaving Travis Springer, 30, mortally wounded.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Justice Officials To Pro-Trump Protesters: Don't Mess With Texas
The Texas Capitol took on the look of a fortress amid fears of potentially violent protests by those upset with the presidential election.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Tons Of Hot Pockets Recalled After Glass, Plastic Contamination
More than 381 tons of the not-ready-to-eat pepperoni sandwiches were recalled after it was discovered some may contain glass or plastic.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Forest Creek Golf Club In Round Rock Snags Prestigious Awards
The Golf Range Association of America has bestowed the local golf course with three awards, including Top 50 Public Range Facility again.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Interstate 35 Lane Closures For Jan. 16-22, 2020
The Texas Department of Transportation has released its weekly list of lane closures to help drivers avoid areas of potential traffic jams.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Texas Capitol Closed, Security Boosted Amid Pro-Trump Protests
The Texas Department of Public Safety said it has dispatched more officers and resources to the Capitol ahead of more pro-Trump protests.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Greater Texas Birding Classic Soars To New Heights
Despite its postponement to fall, the 24th annual event's record 138 teams identified 357 species while raising conservation grants cash.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
I-35 Lanes In Georgetown To Close For Tranmission Lines Work
Northbound and southbound lanes and frontage roads between Williams Drive and SH 130 will be intermittently closed for the next six weeks.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Travis, Williamson Counties Under Wind Advisory
Seemingly benign wind gusts have the potential to blow away outdoor furniture, cut power, fell tree limbs and spark fires.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Round Rock, TX|News|
Maryland Firm Relocates Headquarters To Round Rock
The move by Ametrine Inc., a maker of advanced multispectral camouflage systems, will create 140 local jobs with an average wage of $75K.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Pflugerville Economic Development Arm Wins Award For Amazon Site
The Amazon site is a 3.8-million-square-foot facility creating 1,000 jobs to the community and $250 million in capital investment.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Cedar Park-Leander, TX|News|
WilCo Animal Shelter 'Bursting At The Seams' With Adoptable Pets
Starting Friday through Jan. 18, large adult dogs and adult cats can be adopted for $3. Fosters also are in high demand, officials said.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
I-35 Lanes To Close Near U.S. 183 For Sign Bridge Installation
Starting Thursday, northbound and southbound highway lanes will close through early Friday morning to accommodate road work.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Austin Public Health Distributes Nearly 4K Coronavirus Vaccines
The health district doled out 3,996 doses of vaccine as of Wednesday night after receiving 12,000 doses from the state on Monday.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin|News|
Texas Coronavirus Count Fast Approaching 2 Million
With 1.7 million cumulative cases of the respiratory illness reported, Gov. Greg Abbott touts the 1 million mark in vaccinations achieved.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
