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Friday, Mar 31

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APD Detectives Arrest a Man Involved in a Homicide Investigation

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Case: 23-0050076; Date: Thursday, January 5, 2023; Time: 1:18 a.m; Location: 8600 block of N Lamar Blvd; Deceased: Fritzgerald Bissereth, Black male, 4-15-02

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APD Detectives Release Video of a Violent Shooting and Robbery at a Gas Station

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Case: 23-0880181; Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023; Time: 4:30 a.m; Location: 105 E. Stassney Lane (7-Eleven)

APD Detectives Arrest a Man Involved in a Road Rage Incident

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Case: 23-0300830; Time: 3:25 p.m; Date: Monday, January 30, 2023; Location: 5700 Block of S IH 35 SVRD; Arrested: Austin Martin, White male, 23-years-old

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APD Victim Services Offers Free EMDR Training to Local Counselors

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The Austin Police Department (APD) Victim Services Unit is pleased to offer free training to counselors in the Austin area. APD has $50,000 available for training local counselors within the non-profit and private sectors to provide…

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APD Detectives Release New Photos of a Man and a Woman Suspected of an Armed Robbery Downtown

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Case: 22-1431105; Date: Monday, May 23, 2022; Time: 5:51 p.m; Location: 710 Trinity Street – Premier Parking Garage

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City of Austin and Hill Country Conservancy Celebrate Completion of the Violet Crown Trail Whirlpool Patio Education Center

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The City of Austin Neighborhood Partnering Program (NPP), Hill Country Conservancy (HCC) and Austin Water are excited to announce that the Whirlpool Patio Education Center has been completed with fun, new additions to the space!

Thursday, Mar 30

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APD Detectives Search for a Man Suspected of Attacking Another Man and Causing Serious Injuries

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Case: 23-0580171; Date: Monday, February 27th, 2023; Time: 2:30 a.m; Location: East 7th Street and Trinity Street

APD Detectives Arrest Two Juveniles in Connection to 2023's Aggravated Robbery Series #19

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Cases:; 23-0820154 4:55 a.m. – Intersection of E 11th Street and Waller Street

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City of Austin Annual Career Expo April 12

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The City of Austin's annual Career Expo event will occur on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center. Last year, our Career Expo attracted approximately 100 employers with more than 4,000 jobs.

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APD Announces the Arrest of a Woman in Connection to a Homicide Investigation

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Case: 23-0770452; Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023; Time: 7:03 a.m; Location: 300 block of Deen Avenue; Deceased: Barry Dockery, Black male, 04/01/1992

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Austin Water Reports Progress on External Review Recommendations

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AUSTIN, TX – At a joint meeting today of the City Council’s Audit and Finance Committee and Austin Water Oversight Committee, Austin Water provided details about improvements that have been implemented or are underway to enhance resilience…

City Recruiting Community Members to serve as Displacement Prevention Navigators

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New pilot program working to help people stay in their homes

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Dove Springs District Park Basketball Court Improvement Celebration and Play ATX Kick-Off

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In celebration of Spurs Week in Austin, Spurs Give and the Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is donating nearly $500,000 to launch “Play ATX,” a multi-year program dedicated to renovating parks and basketball courts throughout the city of…

Wednesday, Mar 29

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Pet of the Week: Noah

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Snuggle pup alert! Noah loves to cuddle – big spoon, little spoon, couch potato, you name it! This brindle ball of love is high energy and loves to be stimulated with training and play time. This breed is a great family dog; Dutch…

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City Announces Request for Qualifications for South Austin Multifamily Rental Housing Development Opportunity

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Austin, TX – The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) released a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation to develop, own, and operate a proposed approximately 90 to 100-unit multifamily apartment on a 2.5-acre…

Tuesday, Mar 28

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Austin Mobility News: ASMP amendment process begins, several events in/near downtown and MoKan Trail virtual open house underway

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Austin Mobility News: ASMP amendment process begins, several events in/near downtown and MoKan Trail virtual open house underway

Monday, Mar 27

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City Announces Partnership with Austin Police and Texas Department of Public Safety to Improve Response Times and Increase Safety

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City of Austin leaders today announced a plan they expect will improve safety, decrease traffic fatalities, improve police response time, and reduce crime in the Capital City, thanks to a partnership with the State of Texas. The Texas…

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New Lighting Installed in Davis-White Northeast District Park

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In partnership with the Alliance for African American Health in Central Texas (AAHCT) and the LBJ Neighborhood Association, Austin Public Works and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce new lighting for the…

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Celebrate April Pooches Day by adopting a new friend!

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No joking around...this April Fools Day, Austin Animal Center is hosting an adoption event!

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Congratulations to AFD Assistant Chief Brandon Wade, who has been named the new Fire Chief of the Corpus Christi Fire Department!

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Chief Wade—who currently serves as the Assistant Chief over our Operations’ and Logistics’ sections—has more than 24 years of experience at the Austin Fire Department; he has served at every rank throughout his career. Chief Wade has…

La Mujer: A Celebration of Women at Various Locations This Spring

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The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) presents La Mujer: A Celebration of Women beginning March 26 and ending on April 29. In its 12th year, the ESB MACC's annual La Mujer festival was originally inspired by…

Austin Parks and Recreation Summer Camps Now Hiring at $20/hour

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Austin Parks and Recreation is hiring seasonal summer camp counselors. Pay is now $20.00 per hour. Sick leave is provided for all staff. You must be 18 years or older to apply. Candidates from diverse origins, orientations, identities, and…

Saturday, Mar 25

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Interim City Manager Garza Announces Staff Reorganization to Improve Organizational Cohesiveness and Reliability of Service

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Today, City of Austin Interim City Manager Jesús Garza announced a reorganization of the portfolios for the assistant city managers and chief financial officer. The changes are being made to prioritize the public’s needs and ensure…

Friday, Mar 24

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APD Detectives Search for Several Suspects in Connection to a Home Burglary

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Detectives believe the suspect mentioned above had at least two people help him burglarize the home. The two accomplices can be described as:

Traffic Fatality at the intersection of Clayton Lane and North IH 35

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Case: 23-0801355; Time: 10:45 p.m; Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023; Location: Intersection of Clayton Lane and North IH 35

APD Releases Statistics of Arrests, Drugs, and Weapons Seized During Spring Festival

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To combat violent crime during the 2023 South by Southwest festival, the Austin Police Department (APD) launched a Violent Crimes Initiative. This operation, a collaboration with state and federal law enforcement agencies, ran concurrently…

Thursday, Mar 23

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Zilker Pay Stations Process To Be Completed

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The Austin Parks and Recreation Department will continue to implement automated parking pay stations for parking areas within Zilker Metropolitan Park on March 27, 2023. This means that the parking lots near Stratford Road, north of the…

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City Council Approves Library Strategic Plan Calling for New Library Construction

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The Austin City Council voted today to adopt the Austin Public Library Comprehensive Library Strategic and Facilities Plan. The plan lays out new strategic goals for the Austin Public Library, as well as recommends construction of new…

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Haul It Away The Right Way

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AUSTIN, TX -- As you begin Spring Cleaning remember that all private haulers that operate for a fee within the City of Austin must get a Private Hauler License. Private haulers collect, remove or transport waste, recycling and/or organic…

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Homicide Investigation in the 6300 block of Felix Avenue

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Case: 23-0800020; Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023; Time: 12:27 a.m; Location: 6300 block of Felix Avenue; Deceased: Jacob Anthony Soto, Hispanic male, 3/5/2003