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The Austin Police Department is actively addressing a concerning trend of vehicle burglaries within the Austin Park system, impacting both residents and visitors. We recognize the frustration and anxiety these incidents cause and remain committed to…
The City of Austin has identified a potential site for a new housing navigation center. The location at 2401 S. I-35 Frontage Road was formerly a motorcycle dealership and is currently leased to a gaming lounge. The City’s Homeless Strategy Office…
Austin, TX — The City of Austin is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the City of Austin’s credit rating to ‘AAA’, the highest possible rating. This applies to both the City’s overall financial standing and a $810 million bond…
Case: 25-2421663 Date: August 30, 2025 Time: 11:36 p.m. Location: 6100 block of North IH 35 SB Deceased: Unidentified male Arrested: Jarrel A. Broussard, Black male, 33 years of age On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:36 p.m., Austin Police…
Case: 25-2430107 Date: August 31, 2025 Time: 12:58 a.m. Location: Intersection of N US HWY 183 SVRD SB and McNeil Drive Deceased: Erik Tobias Billingsley, White male, 8/12/2003 On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at approximately 12:58 a.m., Austin Police…
Austin Climate Action and Resilience has awarded $75,000 in funding to 25 community-led projects through the Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grants program. This initiative provides up to $3,000 in grant funding to local organizations.
Texas State University, in collaboration with the Austin Police Department, has completed a comprehensive study examining deaths that occurred in and around Lady Bird Lake over the past two decades. The Austin Police Department is aware of the study…
The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 5:26 p.m., at 1807 West Slaughter Lane. APD understands the importance of building trust within our…
Austin Energy’s innovative Power Partner Electric Vehicle (PPEV)-managed charging program is expanding to include several electric vehicle models from General Motors (GM). The newly eligible GM models include: Cadillac: Escalade IQ, LYRIQ, OPTIQ and…