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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…
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 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…
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…

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…

The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordinance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices (designed to be operated by a person sitting…
Case: 25-1650007 Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Time: 12:05 a.m. Location: 8100 block of Research Boulevard APD Highway Enforcement Unit Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the suspect in connection with a Collision…
Austin Mobility News: What to know for the Fourth of July; New lighting projects complete

Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park parking operations will change during the July 4th holiday weekend to address public safety concerns. Austin Parks and Recreation will limit vehicle capacity at Commons Ford Park during this high-use holiday…