The Austin Police Department's Aggravated Assault Unit detectives on Wednesday requested the public to submit any photos or videos in possession of the Lit Lounge on March 30 around 1 a.m. #Austin

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-asks-public-to-submit-photos-videos-of-lit-lounge-shooting/

AUSTIN (KXAN) – In a time of financial uncertainty, Kind Clinic is seeking community donations so it can continue to provide its clients with consistent care.  Every day, hundreds of Texans walk into Kind Clinic for sexually transmitted infection testing, HIV care and prevention and mental health services. While around 20% of Texans are underinsured, [...] #Austin

https://www.kxan.com/news/lgbtq-health-clinic-seeks-donations-amid-uncertain-federal-funding-enviornment/

There is a new effort to help people break the cycle of going to jail for repeat drug and alcohol related offenses. This is part of the Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Drug Court program in Hays County that commissioners approved on Tuesday. #Austin

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/commissioners-approve-dwi-drug-court-program-in-hays-county/

“We’re trying to find the missing pieces that help people connect the dots and the intersectionalities of capitalism and this pandemic.”

New today in Deceleration: "Mask Blocs" help the sick, #disabled, and #COVID-conscious stay involved in their communities in #Texas, while raising awareness about why this needs to be a core issue for organizing on the Left. https://deceleration.news/texas-mask-blocs-covid-19-federal-and-state-attacks/

Read an excerpt from the new book by the Observer's Lise Olsen: https://www.texasobserver.org/the-scientist-and-the-serial-killer/

See Lise tonight at 7pm at BookPeople in Austin! RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-presents-lise-olsen-the-scientist-and-the-serial-killer-tickets-1207891188059?aff=bp

Weakened Friends and Slothrust
Antone’s Nightclub
April 7, 2025
Austin, TX

Tomorrow (Wednesday April 9): Join Texas Observer's Lise Olsen in conversation with Michelle Pitcher, to celebrate the release of Lise's new book The Scientist and the Serial Killer.

FREE! 7pm BookPeople, #Austin, Texas
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople-presents-lise-olsen-the-scientist-and-the-serial-killer-tickets-1207891188059?aff=bp

Tuesday, city leaders are slated to discuss whether or not Austin can afford to build covers over the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) I-35 expansion project, connecting east and central Austin. #Austin

https://www.kxan.com/traffic/traffic-projects/i-35-expansion-project/serious-tradeoffs-austin-considering-i-35-covers-versus-other-city-needs/

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. #Austin

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-bomb-squad-responding-to-incident-in-north-austin/

I am stating that I am having bad tummy troubles now, before the food gets here, so that if I mention that I’m sick later today, no one takes it to impugn the good name of Special Noodle on 183.

Dog alert! (nameless) is a 3 months Unknown Black Labrador Retriever Mix.
They were found near Aristocrat Dr & Hermes Dr in Austin (TX) at 12:44:00 PM 2025-04-06.

Intake Type: Stray
Intake Condition: Normal
ID: A928028

They are now at the Austin Animal Center - If unclaimed, the animal will be available for adoption in 3 days.

#HandsOff protest in #Austin #Texas

The Hands Off rally in #Austin is happening this afternoon, to make room for both the Tesla Takedown and another, separate protest against school vouchers and other attacks on public ed.