Antonio Buehler, 34, was stopping for gas on his way home early Sunday morning when he and his friend heard a woman scream. “We look over, and we see the cop violently yanking the female out of the car,” Buehler told KVUE. As seen on the video -- taken by a cell phone from across the street -- the woman had her hands pulled straight out behind her back. Buehler said, “It just looked extremely painful.” Buehler began taking pictures of the scene, which caught the attention of the officers. Officer Oborski approached Buehler and accused him of interfering with the investigation before pushing him into the white truck seen on the video. Buehler was then taken to the BAT (Breath Alcohol Test) bus and asked to take a breathalyzer. Buehler was the designated driver that morning and had not been drinking. more ›

We're truly sad to hear that our beloved Laurie Gallardo was arrested early Sunday morning for DWI. According to the Statesman's Blotter, Gallardo drove the wrong way on two one-way streets, and also had an open container in her car's center console. Her breathalyzer (never take one!) showed a .159 - nearly twice the legal limit. Here's hoping she's ok, and that she's secured a good attorney, and is safe at home. Another bleak reminder to be safe when you're out, to have a designated driver or at the very least, someone who knows when you need to call a cab on hand. KUT has declined to comment. more ›

It probably doesn't come as much of a surprise to you that this weekend -- one of Sixth Street's busiest of the year -- has been declared a "no refusal" weekend by APD. From 9pm - 5am tonight through Monday, police officers will be able to obtain blood search warrants for suspects who refuse a breathalyzer test. During the four-day July 4th weekend, 73 DWI arrests were made. Given that this is a home game weekend plus Halloween, it's likely that the number may be higher this four day weekend. Drive safe! [Statesman] more ›

This Fourth of July weekend probably was not the best one to pass on the taxi. In a span of four days the Austin Police Department's "No Refusal" initiative totaled 73 DWI arrests, the Statesman reported. Under the initiative, officers can obtain blood search warrants on suspects who refuse to give a breath or blood sample as required by law. more ›

• If you haven’t seen the story about the two dudes arrested in downtown Austin for a DWI -- on a horse and a mule -- it has to be seen to be believed.
• The State Theatre will soon be more than a vacant husk on Congress Avenue.
• Maybe this way you can claim you went to Dallas and saw the Super Bowl?

• No go for Seoul on talks with North Korea
• A China stealth fighter? We'll believe when we see it.
• Staff moves, and departures, at the White House.

• New film continues the story of the rebirth of New Orleans
• New York Rep. Rangel requests a delay in his corruption trial
• Obama to GOP: How do you pay for tax cut extensions?

• Natural-gas facility explosion in Johnson County. One person is still missing hours after the blast...
• Might 2010 be a record year for meth seizures at the Texas-Mexico border?
• These are rough times for the mentally ill of Travis County.

Proving once again that nothing good happens after 2 am, Texas running back Vondrell McGee was charged with driving while intoxicated early Sunday morning. more ›

Texas baseball coach Augie Garrido was sentenced to four days in jail and fined $500 for his drunk-driving conviction back in February, reports the Statesman. more ›

We’ve been hearing the pros and cons of marijuana and its legal status for many a decade now. Most recently, even President Obama had to address the issue at a town hall meeting. This Wednesday, head down to The Mohawk for the 4th Annual Marijuana Law for Musicians & DWI Law for Social Drinkers seminar and learn more about what to do (and especially what not to do) when pulled over or caught with contraband. more ›

MyFoxAustin generated the nifty Google Maps mashup above, which uses data from Austin Police Department to show the top bars responsible for serving DWI drivers. more ›

Austin Police Department is bringing back its "no refusal" policy on New Year's Eve, which requires that all DWI suspects who refuse a breathalyzer test be taken to Travis County Jail to have their blood drawn. more ›

Former Longhorn running back Cedric Benson was ordered to install an ignition interlock breathalyzer in his car during a court appearance today. more ›

Drunk driver Allen William Owen won't be eligible for parole until he's an octogenarian, thanks to a grand jury in Williamson County that recently convicted him of his third DWI. more ›