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The City of Austin’s Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME) has launched The Creative Reset, a year-long, community-led initiative to shape the future of Austin’s creative ecosystem. Phase 1 of the Reset begins with an enhancement of…

The Austin Police Department (APD) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) just concluded the annual Click It or Ticket Campaign which went from May 19 thru June 1. The focus of this enforcement was to remind drivers and passengers the…

To help the community get ready for weather and other hazards, Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) hosts monthly Pop-Up events in each City Council District. HSEM is rescheduling this month’s Emergency Preparedness…

Case: 25-1261563 Date: May 6, 2025 Time: 11:38 p.m. Location: 2900 block of North Mopac Expressway NB Deceased: Shawn Oveisi, White male, 01/03/1978 On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 11:38 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers…

Case: 25-1240861 Date: May 4, 2025 Time: 12:59 p.m. Location: 4600 East William Cannon Dr. Deceased: Samuel Rosa, Hispanic male, 9/11/1958 On May 4, 2025, at approximately 12:59 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a single…

UPDATE: Case: 25-1310410 Date: May 11, 2025 Time: 4:59 a.m. Location: 700 block of E 7th St. Victim (Deceased): Erica Garza, Hispanic female, 10/30/2004 Suspect (Arrested): Lily Bao Do, Asian female, 28 years of age On May 20, 2025, Lily Bao Do, 28…

The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9:50 a.m. in the 1700 block of West William Cannon Drive. APD understands the importance of building trust within…

To address Memorial Day Weekend public safety concerns at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park, Austin Parks and Recreation will limit vehicle capacity during this high-use holiday weekend. This adjustment helps ensure that emergency and staff…

Case: 25-1370937 Date: May 17, 2025 Time: 3:33 p.m. Location: 2300 Block E Riverside Dr. Deceased: Juanita Cortinas, White female, 11/11/1956 On May 17, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash…