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St. John Redevelopment Project rendering, Austin, TX
St. John Pocket Park Will Close on July 16 Through August of 2028 for the St. John Site Redevelopment Project

The City of Austin will close St. John Pocket Park, 889 Wilks Ave., beginning Thursday, July 16, 2026, through August of 2028. The City has partnered with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Greystar to redevelop 19 acres of adjace

APD Investigates the July 11, 2026, Officer-Involved Shooting at 1100 West Cesar Chavez Street

APD Investigates the July 11, 2026, Officer-Involved Shooting at 1100 West Cesar Chavez Street

Graphic with a photo of a person sitting in a bus and text highlighting CARTS new routes to and from Austin.
Austin Mobility News: New CARTS Express Routes to and from Austin

In this week's edition: New CARTS Express Routes to and from Austin, Partnership Expands Community Soccer in East Austin and Project Highlight: Explore Safety Improvements on West Dittmar Road.

A photo of the front of the Asian American Resource Center.
Construction to Begin on Asian American Resource Center and Rutherford Stormwater Improvements Project

The community is invited to learn more about the project at a public meeting.

Homicide Investigation at 8303 Empress Boulevard

Homicide at 8303 Empress Boulevard

Event participants looking at emergency preparedness supplies at a booth.
Monthly Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Heads to Twin Oaks Branch Library July 15

Press release for July 15 Pop-Up event.

2026 Drive Sober, No Regrets Initiative with Increased DWI Enforcement & No Refusal Results

2026 Drive Sober, No Regrets Initiative with Increased DWI Enforcement & No Refusal Results

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Theft and Credit Card Abuse Case

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Theft and Credit Card Abuse Case

Traffic Fatality in the 1800 block of West 35th Street

Traffic Fatality in the 1800 block of West 35th Street