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APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Aggravated Assault Investigation
Case: 25-1541493 Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time: Unknown Location: 1000 block West Ben White Boulevard (Homeless Encampment) On June 3, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to an emergency service call…
Live Make Apartments Brings Affordable and Accessible Housing to East Austin
For anyone experiencing homelessness in search of a stable place to live, please contact Austin ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition) for a Coordinated Assessment. Details and access information are available at www.austinecho.org/gethelp…
UPDATE: Two Suspects Charged with Murder in Homicide Investigation in the 500 Block of Thrasher Lane
Case: 24-3480199 Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Time: 3:53 a.m. Location: 500 block of Thrasher Lane Deceased: Erik Tijerina, Hispanic male, 02/15/1979 Arrested: Johnny Ybarra, Hispanic male, 34 years of age Manuel Medina, Hispanic male, 37 years of…
City Announces the 2025 "We All Belong" Party at the People's House Entertainment Lineup
The City of Austin’s We All Belong Anti-Hate initiative invites the public to City Hall at 301 W 2nd Street, on Saturday, June 28, from 6 - 10 p.m., for The Party at the People’s House - an evening of community, culture and creativity. The…
City Invites You to Take a Loved One for a Check-Up Day 2025
AUSTIN, Texas – Regular health screenings are the best way to prevent illness, but only one in four Americans get a regular yearly check-up. Austin Public Health (APH) Health Equity Unit invites you to change that by bringing someone with you to Take…
UPDATE: APD Announces the Arrest of a Suspect in Connection to a Traffic Fatality
Case: 25-1261563 Date: May 6, 2025 Time: 11:38 p.m. Location: 2900 block of North Mopac Expressway NB Deceased: Shawn Oveisi, White male, 01/03/1978 Suspect: Agustin Guillen, Hispanic male, 38 years of age APD Vehicular Homicide Unit detectives…
APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Collision Involving Death
Case: 25-1401638 Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Time: 11:44 p.m. Location: 4100 block of South Congress Avenue Victim (Deceased): Bobby Wayne Carr, White male, 11/1/1959 APD Vehicular Homicide Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance with…
APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to Stealing and Breaking Merchandise
Case: 25-1670786 Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 Time: 4:29 p.m. Location: 1000 East 41st Street (Twin Liquors) The Austin Police Department (APD) is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a man suspected of stealing multiple liquor bottles…
Austin Public Health Publishes 2025 Chronic Disease Report
AUSTIN, Texas – Chronic disease is a serious health risk in Travis County, accounting for more than half of all deaths. Austin Public Health has published its 2025 Chronic Disease Report to raise awareness and understanding of the impact of these…