"Unprovoked Machete Attack Leaves Teen Permanently Disfigured in Austin Chaos"

A teenager in Texas was left "permanently disfigured" after being randomly attacked with a machete on a popular walking trail in Austin, where a shortage of over 500 police officers has led to unpatrolled parks and trails. The attack highlights the impact of the police shortage on public safety, with the police union calling for elected leaders to hire more cops. The incident is part of a trend of rising violence in Austin, which has seen a staffing crisis in its police department following budget cuts and anti-cop sentiment.