Top Austin news: A call for more mental health training for cops; 1 critical after house fire; more

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Austin.

After deadly police shooting, officials want more mental health training for all Austin officers

Austin police currently receive 40 hours of mental health training during their initial training.

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The history behind some of Austin's most iconic murals

Have you seen them? It would be a lot cooler if you did.

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Don Bland announced as the new Austin Animal Services Chief

The decision comes after a recent call out by Austin Pets Alive! to the city of Austin for not choosing adequate candidates for the position.

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1 hospitalized with critical injuries after East Austin house fire

The fire happened on Hamilton Avenue.

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'This is not transparency': South Austin neighbors gather to speak out about proposed homeless shelter

Austin has picked a spot for a new shelter, and those who are near it got together Tuesday night to let city leaders know how they feel.

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