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City of Austin Assisting in Response, Recovery to Central Texas Flooding
In times of crisis, communities stand stronger together. While impacts to the City of Austin from the severe flash flooding over the weekend were minimal, first responders and City staff stepped up to help surrounding communities by providing crucial…
Traffic Fatality at the Intersection of FM 973 and Spirit Drive
Case: 25-1861365 Date: July 5, 2025 Time: 9:31 p.m. Location: Intersection of FM 973 and Spirit Drive Deceased: Unidentified male On July 5, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single-vehicle…
APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Assault with Injury
Case: 25-1670833 Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: 300 block of Lavaca Street (CapMetro Bus) The Austin Police Department (APD) is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect who assaulted a CapMetro passenger…
City Extends Waterways Ban
In an effort to keep Austinites and visitors safe, the City of Austin is extending the prohibition of the use of Austin waterways until noon, Tuesday, July 8. Personal and commercial watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks…
Homicide Investigation at 3003 S Lamar Boulevard (Kerby Lane)
Case: 25-1821436 Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Time: 10:16 p.m. Location: 3003 S Lamar Boulevard (Kerby Lane) Deceased victim: Mark Barbosa, Hispanic male, 2-8-2002 Arrested: Jacob Turner, White male, 21 years of age On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at…
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…