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APD Reminds Motorists to Obey Speed Limits and Conducts Targeted Traffic Enforcement on FM 2222
The Austin Police Department (APD) would like to remind all motorists to: obey the posted speed limits and drive responsibly. These roads are shared by families, commuters, cyclists, and pedestrians. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. APD has seen…
Traffic Fatality in the Intersection of Montopolis Drive and Carnation Terrace
Case: 25-1940094 Time: 2:26 a.m. Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Location: Montopolis Drive and Carnation Terrace Deceased: Reginaldo Perez, Hispanic male, 07/28/1975 On Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:26 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers…
Austin Energy launches new Solar Insights tool to empower residential solar customers
Austin Energy’s new Solar Insights tool is an innovative digital feature designed to enhance the experience of residential solar customers through the City of Austin utility customer portal. Austin Energy solar customers can now track their solar…
City of Austin’s Eighth Street Women’s Shelter Honored for Excellence in Community Equity and Inclusion
The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office has been recognized with a Community Equity and Inclusion Award from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for its development and launch of the Eighth Street Women’s Shelter, an…
Homicide Investigation at 7300 Duval Street
Case: 25-1941548 Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Time: 11:35 p.m. Location: 7300 Duval Street Deceased victim: Steven Conn, Black male, 11-25-1983 Arrested: Jose Duron, Hispanic male, 22 years of age On Sunday July 13, 2025, at approximately 11:35 p.m…
APD Detectives Search for Three Subjects in Connection to an Aggravated Assault
Case: 25-1800200 Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Time: 2:21 a.m. Location: 500 block of Trinity Street On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 2:21 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to reports of an Aggravated Assault in the 500 block of…
APD North Metro Tactical Unit Arrests Multiple Suspects in Shoplifting Blitz Operation
On Monday, July 14, 2025, members of the Austin Police Department (APD) North Metro Tactical Unit, conducted a proactive "shoplifting blitz" operation in the Mueller area amid growing concerns from the businesses regarding retail crime. This…
Austin City Manager proposes $6.3 billion budget strengthening the community and critical services
Today, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax presented a $6.3 billion operating budget to the Mayor and City Council. The proposed budget aims to bolster the high-quality services provided by the City of Austin and aligns with three critical focus areas…
Prescribed Burn Planned to Help Restore Native Grasslands on Austin’s Water Quality Protection Lands
AUSTIN – Austin Water’s Wildland Conservation Division plans to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 103 acres of the Water Quality Protection Lands on Wednesday, July 16. Smoke may be visible northeast of RR 3237, north of FM 150, south of FM…