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Case: 26-3021300
Time: 6:49 p.m.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026             
Location: 8400 Block of Loyola Lane 
Deceased: Unidentified Black male

Next week, November 2-6, 2026, is Municipal Court Week, an annual statewide celebration of the dedicated work of municipal court staff and the public services they provide.

Austin Watershed Protection released an additional 7,091 sterile grass carp into Lake Austin on October 29 to help manage hydrilla, a non-native aquatic plant. The grass carp were released near Jessica Hollis Park, Walsh Boat Ramp, and Bull Creek.

Austin Energy has finalized a new battery storage agreement with Jupiter Power for up to 200 megawatts (MW) of electrical power capacity. The utility-scale battery project is expected to begin commercial operation in 2030.

Austin Water is inviting the community to learn about two key water supply projects in our 100-year Water Forward Plan: Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) and Brackish (salty) Groundwater Desalination (BGD).

APD identified 44-year-old Bodesha Garner as a suspect in an ongoing series of high value thefts from various Austin retailers. After multiple attempts at evasion, Bodesha was ultimately arrested on October 21, 2026 for her outstanding warrants.

With Austin City Limits Festival load-out and Austin Parks and Recreation's (APR) Annual Maintenance period wrapping up, the western section of Zilker Park’s Great Lawn will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 31, with parking available via the

In this week's edition: Safety and Mobility Improvements at South First Street and Radam Lane, Cyclovia ATX 2026 Is Almost Here, Learn How to Volunteer, Have a Fun and Safe Halloween and Prepare for a Darker Evening Commute – Daylight Saving Time.

The Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment’s (ACME) Art in Public Places program has been awarded the 2026 IAP2 USA Core Values Award: Project of the Year for Creativity and Innovation for the public artwork Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel.