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APD is Investigating the Officer-Involved Shooting that Occurred in the 9200 block of Parkfield Drive
Austin Police (APD) continues to investigate the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at approximately 12:38 a.m., in the 9200 block of Parkfield Drive. APD understands the importance of building trust within our…
Report: Majority of Infant Sleep Deaths in Austin Involve Bed Sharing, Blankets
AUSTIN, Texas – Accidental suffocation or strangulation in bed (ASSB) is the leading cause of injury-related death for infants under 12 months of age in Austin and Travis County. A new report published by Austin Public Health (APH) highlights the…
Roots and Wings monarchs and kids
Austin Celebrates Nature with 8th Annual Roots & Wings Festival

From October 18 through November 2, Austinites of all ages are invited to join in two weeks of community-led events celebrating the trees, plants, fungi, soil, and wildlife that make up our city’s rich urban ecosystem. 

Homicide Investigation at 1822 Rutland Drive
Case: 25-2850281 Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 Time: 3:11 a.m. Location: 1822 Rutland Drive (7-Eleven) Deceased: Quinton Arnold, Black male, 05/23/1988 On Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 3:11 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a call…
APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Assault with Injury
Case: 25-2700137 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 1:45 a.m. Location: 2700 Guadalupe Street (In-N-Out) The Austin Police (APD) is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a male who assaulted a victim at the In-N-Out restaurant…
Homicide Investigation in the 4400 block of Avenue A
Case: 25-2780783 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 Time: 11:53 a.m. Location: 4400 block of Avenue A Deceased: Nitza Debiase, Hispanic female, 7-24-1997 Arrested: Paul Allen, Black male, 26 years of age On October 5, 2025, at approximately 11:53 a.m…
Austin Mobility News: City commemorates 10 years of Vision Zero in Austin and releases the program's 10-year report
Austin Mobility News: City commemorates 10 years of Vision Zero in Austin and releases the program's 10-year report
Groundbreaking for The Works III: Supportive Housing for Youth Exiting Foster Care
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…
Important Updates to DBE and ACDBE Certification Requirements
Important Updates to DBE and ACDBE Certification Requirements Austin Small and Minority Business Resources (SMBR) wants to make sure you are aware of recent changes to the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession…