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Recent News About City of Austin
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Austin Public Health urges vaccination after confirmed Texas measles cases
The City of Houston has confirmed two cases of measles, marking the first reported instances in Texas since 2023.
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Austin police seek public help after cyclist found critically injured
On January 13, 2025, at around 7:33 p.m., officers from the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to a call about an unresponsive male cyclist found on the street in the 10400 block of Boulder Lane.
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Sundly leads safety initiatives at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Chris Sundly, who joined the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) team in 2023 as an Airport Duty Manager, quickly transitioned to the role of Airside Operations Manager – Safety Management System (SMS) in 2024.
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Austin police seek two suspects in aggravated assault case
On January 19, 2025, at around 2:15 a.m., officers from the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to an incident in the Diablas parking lot at 900 E Braker Lane.
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Austin concludes winter weather operations; shelters remain open
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has concluded its winter weather response operations as severe weather moves out of the area.
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Austin police seek public help in identifying robbery suspect
The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking help from the public to identify a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
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Julia C. Butridge Gallery invites artist submissions for 2026 exhibition season
The Julia C. Butridge Gallery, located in the Dougherty Arts Center near Zilker Park and Barton Springs, is extending an invitation to artists for the 2026 gallery season.
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Carver Museum celebrates Black History Month with events highlighting African Americans in labor
The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center is set to celebrate Black History Month in February 2025 with a series of educational and free programs.
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City of Austin resumes normal operations amid ongoing cold weather advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Austin/Travis County area, which will remain in effect through Wednesday morning.
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Winter weather creates hazardous conditions in Austin; residents urged to stay home
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains active following overnight sub-freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation that have created hazardous travel conditions.
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Winter storm warning affects Central Texas: hazardous travel expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Central Texas, effective until Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m. The warning predicts hazardous travel conditions due to a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
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Austin's annual youth career fest rescheduled due to weather concerns
The City of Austin's Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Austin Youth Council, has postponed the 12th Annual Youth Career Fest.
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City of Austin resumes operations post-winter storm; EOC remains active
The City of Austin plans to resume normal operations on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, as the threat from winter weather decreases.
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Austin police investigate fatal shooting on East 7th Street
On January 18, 2025, at around 3:02 a.m., officers from the Austin Police Department responded to a shooting incident at the Citgo gas station located at 717 East 7th Street.
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City of Austin responds as winter storm warning issued
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated early Monday morning in response to a winter storm forecasted by the National Weather Service.
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Winter storm prompts Austin emergency center activation
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated at 7 a.m. today in anticipation of expected winter weather.
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Austin prepares for winter storm with shelter operations and warming centers
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (ATCEOC) is set to activate at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 20, in response to the winter weather affecting Central Texas.
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Austin officials urge federal support for transportation projects
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for continued federal support for transportation infrastructure projects.
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prepares for winter weather challenges
In the aviation industry, winter presents specific challenges for airlines and airports.
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Austin prepares cold weather shelters amid incoming cold front
The City of Austin is preparing to open Cold Weather Shelters starting Saturday night, January 18, in response to an incoming cold front.