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Sobering Center Seeks Fundraising Expert for Open Board Seat
The Austin City Council seeks applications from qualified individuals to serve on the eleven-member Sobering Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors to fill an unexpired Board Member term through December 31, 2026. Applications will…
Traffic Fatality in the 100 block of West Slaughter Lane
Case: 25-2200260 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 Time: 4:04 a.m. Location: 100 block of West Slaughter Lane Deceased: Akeal Nechoma Brown, Black male, 8/12/1996 On Friday, August 8, 2025, at approximately 4:04 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD)…
Homicide Investigation at 2609 Rosewood Avenue
Case: 25-2201300 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 Time: 6:46 p.m. Location: 2609 Rosewood Avenue Deceased victim: Michael Atwood, Black male, 5-24-2007 Arrested: Douglas Clyde, Black male, 17 years of age On Friday, August 8, 2025, at approximately 6:46…
Homicide Investigation at 8601 Research Boulevard Northbound (Target parking lot)
Case: 25-2230838 Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 Time: 2:15 p.m. Location: 8601 Research Boulevard Northbound (Target parking lot) Deceased adult victim: Rosa Machuca-Osorio, Hispanic female, 4-7-2001 Deceased victim: Adam Chow, Asian male, 8-18-1959…
Public Hearing Notice Regarding the Issuance of Bonds - Sycamores at Pleasant Valley
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (the "Issuer") will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on August 28, 2025, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Among the items to be discussed…
APD Arrests Multiple Suspects in Two Separate Burglary of Vehicle Incidents
Case: 25-1970890 Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 3:20 p.m. Suspect (Arrested): Taleja Jenkins, Black female, 26 years of age Suspect (Arrested): Deshauna Penson, Black female, 28 years of age On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p…
APD Detectives Search for Suspects in Connection to a Robbery
Case: 25-5014897 Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: Approximately 2:10 a.m. Location: Downtown Austin The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying multiple suspects involved in an Aggravated…
Austin Mobility News: Public parking restrictions returning to Stephen F. Austin Drive
Austin Mobility News: Public parking restrictions returning to Stephen F. Austin Drive
City Announces Request for Proposals for the Affordable Housing Opportunity Index Map
Austin, TX – The City of Austin Housing Department released a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a contract with a qualified research team to design and update the Housing Department’s Opportunity Index Map to guide affordable…