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Top Austin news: New homeless shelter coming soon; 2 officers will get award for saving man; more

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Published on November 08, 2019
Top Austin news: New homeless shelter coming soon; 2 officers will get award for saving man; morePhoto: Maxime Guilbot/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Austin.

Incredible photos show Abbott-ordered cleanups of homeless camps in Texas

After months of sparring with city leaders in Austin, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is following through on a threat to address Austin's homelessness issue.

Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle.

New homeless shelter, storage facility coming to Austin

Leaders said they hope it will open in early 2020.

Read the full story on KVUE.

2 Austin officers to receive award for kicking down door, saving man

They will be recognized at an Austin Police Department gala on Nov. 16.

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin news station vandalized with message of support for Rodney Reed

The spray-painted message says, "Greg Abbott can but won't stop the murder of Rodney Reed."

Read the full story on KVUE.

Austin city manager to launch investigation over complaints filed against former APD assistant chief

This comes after Assistant Chief Justin Newsom abruptly retired last month.

Read the full story on KVUE.


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