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🗳️ Kirk Watson Secures Fourth Term As Mayor

Mayor Kirk Watson declared victory in the Austin mayoral race late Thursday after avoiding a runoff against Carmen Llanes Pulido by just 14 votes. [KXAN]

• Llanes Pulido said she is waiting for the official tally from all three counties before conceding. She said in a statement to City Cast Austin, in part, "We owe it to Austinites who have made it clear that they want new and accountable leadership, to ensure that every single vote is accurately counted and every voice is heard.”

📄 DA Garza Sues State Over Release of Security Records

Travis County District Attorney José Garza is trying to block the release of records related to a secret $115,000 payment he received for security at his home this year. In a lawsuit against the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Garza said that releasing the information would endanger him. [KVUE]

🎙️ What To Do This Weekend in Austin

Yes, we talk about the news that caught our eye this week on the City Cast Austin podcast today, like a Texas Dems leadership shakeup, Red River Cultural District funding, and Infowars. But more importantly, we’re discussing our plans for the weekend! [City Cast Austin]

🚓 Family Sues Police, City Over Shooting Death

In a lawsuit against the city and the Austin Police Department, relatives of Raj Moonesinghe claim an officer used excessive force when he fatally shot Moonesinghe while responding to a 2022 burglary call. The officer has been indicted for deadly conduct. [KUT]