News

The City of Austin has released the Resilient Austin Playbook, a strategic roadmap to help the community prepare for, respond to, and recover from the challenges facing one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.

UPDATE: Victim Identified in Homicide Investigation at 1400 E. Rundberg Lane

Case: 26-0520227 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 3:05 a.m. Location: 1400 E. Rundberg Lane Deceased victim: Joshua Baker, White male, 09/23/1981 UPDATE: The deceased victim has been identified as Joshua Baker. If you have any tips or…
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Animal Services, in partnership with Greater Good Charities, will host another FREE, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs February 26 through March 2, 2026, in North Austin. The five-day clinic will…
Today, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations revealed its inaugural Strategic Plan during the Austin City Council Work Session briefing, marking a significant step forward in the City’s coordinated effort to address homelessness and expand access…

Homicide Investigation at 1400 E. Rundberg Lane

Case: 26-0520227 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 3:05 a.m. Location: 1400 E. Rundberg Lane Deceased victim: Unidentified White male On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 3:05 a.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to the call of a shooting…
Austin, TX —The City of Austin reminds residents to take precautions around local waterways because of the presence of blue-green algae mats, some of which may be toxic. Austin Watershed Protection employees have observed algae in Austin’s lakes and…
Case: 26-9004938 Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 1:12 p.m. Location: 513 W. Odell Street The Austin Police (APD) Criminal Investigation Division is requesting the public’s help with identifying a suspect in connection to a Criminal Mischief…