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Traffic Fatality in the 8300 block of South IH 35 NB SRVD
Case: 25-1850417 Date: July 4, 2025 Time: 8:51 a.m. Location: 8300 block of South IH 35 NB SVRD Deceased: Jesus Rodriguez Barragan, Hispanic male, 11/23/1984 On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 8:51 a.m., officers from the Austin Police…
Flood Safety Concerns Prompt Ban of Use on Area Waterways
Effective immediately, the City of Austin is prohibiting the use of Austin waterways. This includes using personal and commercial watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and other similar devices on all waterways in…
Mosquito Precautions Urged Amidst Heavy Rain, Flooding
AUSTIN, Texas – As Central Texas experiences historic rainfall, Austin Public Health (APH) is encouraging the public to protect themselves from mosquitoes. This surge in weather could lead to a significant increase in the mosquito population…
2025 Fourth of July Event and Fireworks Canceled
The City of Austin, in partnership with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, has canceled the July 4th, 2025 Star Spangled Fest event and fireworks show at Auditorium Shores due to saturated event grounds, unpredictable weather conditions and increased…
Austin-Developed Measles Calculator Now Being Used Nationwide to Prevent Outbreaks
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH), in collaboration with a national network of public health leaders and academic institutions, has launched a new online tool that models the spread of measles in communities, such as schools and childcare…
Celebrate Safely this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July would not be a true celebration of American independence without neighborhood parades, backyard barbecues and spectacular fireworks. The Austin Fire Department (AFD), Austin Police Department (APD), Austin-Travis County EMS (EMS)…
City of Austin Closures for Independence Day 2025
City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume Monday, July 7. Some City services will continue to operate as normal, including…
Homicide Investigation at 408 East Wonsley Drive
Case: 25-1821046 Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Time: 5:13 p.m. Location: 408 East Wonsley Drive Deceased victim: Ronald Mixon, Black male, 8/31/1952 Suspect: Robert Saldana, Hispanic male, 61 years of age On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at approximately 2:13…
Build Together, Play Together

Austin Parks and Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences, memories and stories about what parks and recreation…