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How to look up crime statistics in Austin, new dashboards in APD data portal

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www.kxan.com – Brianna Hollis – 2024-07-01 21:41:30

SUMMARY: New crime statistics are now available through interactive dashboards on the Austin Police Department's data portal. At a Public Safety Commission meeting, an APD data team member demonstrated the various dashboards. Five of the 16 planned dashboards are live, detailing cadets in training, retirements, calls for service, and response times. KXAN had previously reported on the initial dashboard covering high-level crimes. These new dashboards stem from a 2023 city council resolution. A snapshot of calls for service from 2019 to present is also provided, but there's no timeline for the completion of the remaining dashboards.

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The Marsh Lane Plaza Rebuild Brings New Choices To Northwest Dallas

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 21:18:02

SUMMARY: In October 2019, an EF-3 tornado caused over a billion dollars in damage in North Dallas, impacting areas such as the Marsh Lane Plaza shopping center. The damaged center, located at Walnut Hill and Marsh, has been demolished and largely rebuilt. Several new businesses including Jake's restaurant, a luxury nail salon, a dentist, and a doughnut shop are set to open in the coming weeks. Rankin Grote of Hopkins Commercial Real Estate states the area will offer upscale, family-friendly options. Additional tenants include Texas Resources, a coffee shop, an ice cream store, and a barber shop. The rebuild is expected to be completed by year-end.

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Hurricane preparation tips: Emergency officials monitor Beryl’s path, saying it’s always best to plan ahead

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abc13.com – Nick Natario – 2024-07-03 20:30:06

SUMMARY: With the potential for an active hurricane season and in the wake of a severe May windstorm that knocked out power for almost 1 million in Houston, emergency leaders urge preparation. Electricians advise checking electrical lines and weather heads, and ensuring generators and extension cords are ready. Brent Taylor from Houston’s Office of Emergency Management stresses having a plan, including a supply kit with essentials like food, water, flashlights, medicine, and cash. Preparedness now can ease future concerns. Keep informed for updates on social media.

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Lake Travis boys finish fourth in national high school golf tournament

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2024-07-03 20:21:40

SUMMARY: The Lake Travis Cavaliers, winners of the UIL Class 6A boys golf championship, finished fourth at the 2024 PGA High School National Golf Invitational in Frisco, Texas. Coach Dustin Payne expressed the team’s enthusiasm upon receiving the invitation. Lake Travis scored 1-over 865 across three rounds, playing both courses at the PGA complex and an additional course in McKinney. Player Mackey Bennett tied for 19th with a 3-under 213, leading the team. Other team members included Elijah Galvan, Bennett Kuhns, Jack Watters, and Luke Nolan. Wimberley’s Jaxon Donaldson tied for 41st, and Vandegrift will compete in the girls’ tournament starting July 8.

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