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Muslim Heritage Month Proclamation (Item 55)

2 supportive1 opposed

3 commentsLast discussed Jan 22, 2026

Diversity And Inclusion↓Declining

Muslim Heritage Month Proclamation (Item 51)

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Recent coverage of Austin from local and regional media.

KXANpolice conduct

Austin council addresses deadly police shooting

Some members of the Austin City Council are speaking out following the officer involved shooting death of a 17-year-old last week.

KXANemergency response

ATCEMS: 5 rescued from Colorado River after after dealing with strong current

Efforts are being conducted in the area of 90-98 Montopolis Drive.

KXANdisaster preparedness

Hurricane Genevieve intensifies into a major hurricane

Hurricane Genevieve has significantly strengthened in the past 24 hours, and is forecast to further strengthen in the coming 24 hours.

Water Utilities

Jul 26, 2026

KXANtraffic fatalities

Taylor police investigate fatal pedestrian crash, arrest driver

An 81-year-old man died after a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Taylor. Police later arrested the driver on a murder charge.

KXANtraffic accident

All lanes of N I-35 at exit 238A closed due to auto-ped crash

APD said all lanes of northbound Interstate 35 at exit 238A proper are shut down due to the crash. That's near Cameron Road and 51st street.

KXANwaterway regulations

Austin businesses claim 'confusing' waterway ban submerges summer profits

The Commodore churns its paddles into Lake Austin without moving. Parked by the Tom Miller dam, the steamboat couldn't depart for any voyage Saturday.

KXANpublic safety

Austin police investigating shooting on Rainey Street

Austin Police are investigating after an early morning shooting on popular Rainey Street Sunday.

KXANutility rate protection

How Texas protects you from data center costs

The Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas recently provided details on the steps being taken to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion.

KXANpublic official conduct

2 teens accused in drowning of another foster child living in councilman's home: officials

Authorities say the South Carolina lawmaker was asleep inside the residence when the killing occurred.

KXANpolice conduct

After fatal APD shooting, expert discusses how officers are trained to respond

As Austin police continue investigating Friday's fatal officer-involved shooting of a 17-year-old who was later found to be unarmed, a law enforcement training expert says incidents like these underscore the split-second decisions officers are often ...

KXANinfrastructure repair

Electrical fire near downtown Austin leaves company in the dark on rebuilding

Austin Energy told KXAN the incident impacted seven buildings, including One Texas Center, Town Lake Center, Long Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel.

KXANroad construction

Southbound I-35 closures, lane reductions planned in Austin

TxDOT will fully close southbound I-35 near Riverside Drive Sunday night and reduce traffic to one lane on multiple nights next week as part of the Capital Express Central project.