Austin changes how funeral processions are conducted

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday, the Austin City Council approved changes to a 25-year-old city ordinance dealing with the way funeral processions happen. The recommendations come after the death of Austin Police Officer Amir Abdul-Khaliq, who was killed by another driver during a procession he was working while off-duty.
During the procession, Officer Abdul-Khaliq’s, 46, was using his personal motorcycle which had flashing lights on, but was not equipped with a siren, which was agains