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In an effort to keep Austinites and visitors safe, the City of Austin is extending the prohibition of the use of Austin waterways until noon, Tuesday, July 8. Personal and commercial watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks…

Case: 25-1821436 Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Time: 10:16 p.m. Location: 3003 S Lamar Boulevard (Kerby Lane) Deceased victim: Mark Barbosa, Hispanic male, 2-8-2002 Arrested: Jacob Turner, White male, 21 years of age On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at…

Case: 25-1850417 Date: July 4, 2025 Time: 8:51 a.m. Location: 8300 block of South IH 35 NB SVRD Deceased: Jesus Rodriguez Barragan, Hispanic male, 11/23/1984 On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 8:51 a.m., officers from the Austin Police…

Effective immediately, the City of Austin is prohibiting the use of Austin waterways. This includes using personal and commercial watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and other similar devices on all waterways in…

AUSTIN, Texas – As Central Texas experiences historic rainfall, Austin Public Health (APH) is encouraging the public to protect themselves from mosquitoes. This surge in weather could lead to a significant increase in the mosquito population…

The City of Austin, in partnership with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, has canceled the July 4th, 2025 Star Spangled Fest event and fireworks show at Auditorium Shores due to saturated event grounds, unpredictable weather conditions and increased…

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH), in collaboration with a national network of public health leaders and academic institutions, has launched a new online tool that models the spread of measles in communities, such as schools and childcare…

The Fourth of July would not be a true celebration of American independence without neighborhood parades, backyard barbecues and spectacular fireworks. The Austin Fire Department (AFD), Austin Police Department (APD), Austin-Travis County EMS (EMS)…

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume Monday, July 7. Some City services will continue to operate as normal, including…