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Top Austin news: Police shoot knife-wielding man dead; pedestrian injured after being hit by PD van

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Published on August 02, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Austin.

Austin Pride kicks off this week! Check out these colorful events

Austin celebrates its official Pride events in August rather than June.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by Austin police van on I-35, APD says

The incident happened near Highway 183 at about 1 a.m.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin ISD leaders delay school closure decision

The district was originally set to share their recommendations in August.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin City Council to consider installing 10 drinking fountains downtown

If approved, the city manager will have until September 1 to determine the exact locations for the fountains – and how much they will cost.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin police shoot knife-wielding man dead

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Two officers are on administrative leave pending investigation of the police shooting of a knife-wielding man inside the gym of a downtown Austin condominium building. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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