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Austin Crime Fell Sharply In 2025

February 10, 2026

Austin closed out 2025 with crime levels falling below pre-pandemic highs, according to new data from the Austin Police Department, marking a significant shift after years of elevated violence during COVID.

Austin Independent School District Partners With Central Texas Food Bank To Open Six On-Campus Food Pantries

February 10, 2026

The Austin Chronicle reports that the new school district and food bank partnership has expanded the district’s Feeding Futures School Pantry program, turning elementary schools into weekly access points for free groceries.