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🚓 Why APD Chief is being sued
April 4, 2025 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🫶 I love you, Friday! May I suggest going to see some art this weekend since it’s probably going to rain?
What's CITY Talking About?
🚓 Police Union Sues Chief
The Austin Police Association is seeking a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit against Chief Lisa Davis over a policy it says goes against attorney-client privilege. Under the policy, officers being investigated must disclose information shared during administrative interviews with their attorneys. [KVUE]
- Justin Berry, an Austin police officer indicted on aggravated assault charges after Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, was confirmed for a second term on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement this week. [The Texas Tribune]
📣 This Week in Austin: Pollen, Basketball, Kites, and More!
Happy Friday, y’all! Today, we’re talking about the Longhorn women’s basketball team in the Final Four, the sudden onslaught of oak pollen, a great local woman, and all the fun things happening in Austin this weekend. [City Cast Austin 🎧]
⚖️ Ken Paxton Dodges Corruption Investigation
A corruption investigation into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton closed at the end of the Biden administration after the Justice Department decided not to prosecute. [AP]
🥤 Guy Fieri Partners With Austin Brand
The Mayor of Flavortown himself, Guy Fieri, is partnering with Austin-based Waterloo Sparkling Water and launching three new flavored drinks: lemon Italian ice, huckleberry cobbler, and spiced mango sorbet! [Austin Business Journal]
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What To Do
Friday, April 4
- 🍻 KUTX Vinyl Happy Hour at Lou’s Eastside | 4 p.m. | Free | East Cesar Chavez
- 🎥 ConnectHER Film Festival at Paramount Theatre | 7 p.m. | $15 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎶 Denzel Curry at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q | 8 p.m. | $44 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎤 Lady Blackbird at ACL Live at 3TEN | 8 p.m. | $35 and up | Downtown Austin
- 💃 BODY ROCK ATX: Tribute To Erykah Badu at Sahara Lounge | 9 p.m. | $10 | East MLK
- 🪩 Neon Rainbows' DENIM DISCO CUNTRY CLUB at Cheer Up Charlie’s | 10 p.m. | Cover at the door | Downtown Austin
Saturday, April 5
- 🏃Fit n' Fun Running at Pease Park | 9 a.m. | Free | Old Enfield
- 🪁 The 97th ABC Kite Fest at Zilker Park | 10 a.m. | Free | Zilker
- 🎻 The University of Texas String Project Performance at Austin Public Library Central Library | Noon | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🤠 Two Step Inn at San Gabriel Park | Noon | $189 and up | Georgetown
- 🖌️ Bloodline Brushstrokes: Art Opening at Old Bakery and Emporium | 1 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🧺 Pop-Up Picnic 2025 at Waterloo Park | 5 p.m. | $25 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🎥 ConnectHER Film Festival at Paramount Theatre | 7 p.m. | $15 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🍀 A Taste of Ireland at the Long Center | 7:30 p.m. | $46.83 and up | Bouldin Creek
- 🎤 Y’all Out Boy at Empire Control Room and Garage | 8 p.m. | $25 and up | Downtown Austin
Sunday, April 6
- 🏃 Statesman Cap10K | 8 a.m. | $65 and up | Downtown Austin
- 🤠 Two Step Inn at San Gabriel Park | Noon | $189 and up | Georgetown
- 🗣️ Turkish Community Storyhour at Austin Public Library Central Library | 1 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🪩 Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie at ACL Live at the Moody Theater | 6 p.m. | $60.50 and up | Downtown Austin
👋 Have a great weekend, y’all! I’ll be dreaming of these Lake Austin homes for sale if you need me!
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