Police press releases, public safety updates, traffic updates and general breaking news.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has re-opened Barton Creek Greenbelt.
After continually monitoring the safety of the Barton Creek Greenbelt, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department has made the decision to re-open it for public use today, Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Patrons using the Barton Creek Greenbelt are asked to use caution and avoid any areas of standing water or debris on the trail.
Beginning Saturday, August 13, East Riverside will be reduced to two east and westbound lanes between Shore District Drive and Lakeshore Boulevard.
The visitation for fallen Travis County Sheriff’s Sgt. Craig Hutchinson will be Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. at Cook Waldon Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Blvd.
A celebration of Sgt. Hutchinson’s life will be on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Shoreline Church, 15201 Burnet Rd. Following the funeral service, there will be a procession to his final resting place.
Protesters will hold a rally at 8 p.m. Wednesday to protest a grand jury’s Tuesday decision not to indict former Austin police officer Geoffrey Freeman over the shooting death of 17-year-old David Joseph in February. Follow Statesman reporter Marty Toohey who will be live-tweeting the event.