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APD Detectives Search for Two Suspects in Connection to a Robbery in the 900 block of Payton Gin Road
Case: 25-1080084 Date: Friday, April 18, 2025 Time: 12:53 a.m. Location: Zebra Smoke Shop – 944 Payton Gin Road The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying multiple suspects involved in an…
New permanent supportive housing community, Cady Lofts, opens in Central Austin
For anyone experiencing homelessness in search of a stable place to live, please contact Austin ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition) for a Coordinated Assessment. Details and access information are available at  www.austinecho.org/gethelp…
UPDATE: APD Detectives Request Public Assistance in Double Homicide at 2604 Aldrich Street
UPDATE: The Austin Police Department (APD) is reaching out once again to the community in an urgent request for assistance. Detectives continue to investigate a double homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 2604 Aldrich Street. We are…
APD Seeking the Public's Assistance in Identifying a Suspect in an Aggravated Assault Incident
Case: 25-981134 Date: April 8, 2025 Time: Around 6:30 a.m. Location: 5312 Airport Blvd. On April 8, 2025, the Austin Police Department (APD) received a report regarding a disturbance in front of a business located at 5312 Airport Blvd around 6:30 a.m…
Celebrate 25 Years of Small Business Success at Austin Small Business Week
The Economic Development Department is proud to host Austin Small Business Week from May 5-9, a weeklong series of small business training sessions tailored for entrepreneurs, creatives, non-profits, and cooperatives. The department will offer in…
APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Robbery in the 1900 block of E. Ben White Blvd.
Case: 25-0951306 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: Between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Location: Subway – 1931 E. Ben White Blvd. The Austin Police Department Robbery Unit is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect involved in a…
APD Detectives Search for Multiple Suspects in Connection to a Robbery in the 8200 block of Research Boulevard
Case: 25-0991533 Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Time: 9:45 p.m. Location: Mi Pueblito - 8237 Research Boulevard SVRD WB The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying multiple suspects in…
Homeless Strategy Office Announces $2.2 Million Funding Opportunity for Homelessness Prevention Programs
The City of Austin's Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) announces a new funding opportunity for homeless prevention services. Totaling $2.2 million, the funds can be used to provide rental assistance, financial assistance, and supportive services to…
RFA HSO 2025-001 Homelessness Prevention
RFA HSO 2025-001 Homelessness Prevention - CLOSED The City of Austin (City) seeks proposals in response to this Request for Applicants (RFA) from qualified nonprofit organization or government entities (Offerors) with demonstrated experience to…