Category Archives: Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee is responsible to maintain communication with law enforcement agencies and address issues relating to public safety concerns. The primary focus of the committee includes Neighborhood Watch, graffiti, safety, crime statistics, and community policing.
A separate section of the website devoted to our Neighborhood Watch and Patrol program which can be found here:

https://www.srccatx.org/category/neighborhood-watch-patrol/

Blue Creek Prescribed Burn

A message from the Austin Parks: We are evaluating a potential prescribed pile burn at Blunn Creek Nature Preserve on one of the following days: Thursday, June 6, Tuesday June 11, or Thursday, June 13.  The target is to burn approximately 15 small … Continue reading

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APD Checklists

For your safety, the Austin Police Department has checklists you can use as you prepare for vacation and to deter burglars. To see the full list click here.

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Alcohol Permit for Zilker Cafe — Meeting this Thursday

Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a permit to allow alcohol sales at Zilker Café (at Barton Springs) when it reopens. The reaction from neighbors, environmentalists, lifeguards, and swimmers has been passionate. Zilker NA and Save Barton Springs Alliance has … Continue reading

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Council approves Healthy Streets program to ease crowding on sidewalks and trails.

See the following article for information: https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2020/05/council-approves-healthy-streets-program-to-ease-crowding-on-sidewalks-trails/

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Austin Resource Guide

This document contains resources for employment, housing, food, and more. The guide also consolidates information about all the most recent local and state orders and ordinances and their impact on Austin. Please share it widely! https://www.srccatx.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Information-and-Resources.pdf

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