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Mayor Kirk Watson

@KirkPWatson

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Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson(@Chief_Henderson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we laid our brother to rest. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our community and us, and thank you for being-First In. Keep smiling Officer Pastore #9097, rest easy TAC66, and we’ll take it from here.

Today we laid our brother to rest. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our community and us, and thank you for being-First In. Keep smiling Officer Pastore #9097, rest easy TAC66, and we’ll take it from here.
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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport(@AUStinAirport) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚠️Traffic will be severely congested around AUS today after 8am for the funeral procession of Senior Police Officer Pastore.

Please plan ahead and we thank you for your patience on this solemn day for our community.

More info: austintexas.gov/page/aus-alert…

⚠️Traffic will be severely congested around AUS today after 8am for the funeral procession of Senior Police Officer Pastore. Please plan ahead and we thank you for your patience on this solemn day for our community. More info: austintexas.gov/page/aus-alert…
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Austin Police Department(@Austin_Police) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The funeral service for Austin Police Officer Jorge 'George' Pastore will be held tomorrow.
The public can safely line the route to show their support. Please expect and prepare for significant traffic delays and plan alternative routes for your travels.

The funeral service for Austin Police Officer Jorge 'George' Pastore will be held tomorrow. The public can safely line the route to show their support. Please expect and prepare for significant traffic delays and plan alternative routes for your travels.
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Austin Police Department(@Austin_Police) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Update: The officer injured in the recent incident at the 9300 block of Bernoulli Dr. is doing well & will be heading home to continue recovering.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the support & well wishes that have flooded in from our community.

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Mayor Kirk Watson(@KirkPWatson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Latest : Our community woke up to a terrible tragedy yesterday. One police officer died and another was injured while bravely doing their job, which meant, in this instance, they ran toward gunfire.

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Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson(@Chief_Henderson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My heart is heavy today. Please help me and our APD family pay tribute to SPO Jorge Pastore for his brave & heroic actions. Sir, we’ll take it from here.

Thanks for all the prayers & thoughts. Continue to keep the Pastore family and our second Officer injured in your prayers.

My heart is heavy today. Please help me and our APD family pay tribute to SPO Jorge Pastore for his brave & heroic actions. Sir, we’ll take it from here. Thanks for all the prayers & thoughts. Continue to keep the Pastore family and our second Officer injured in your prayers.
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Mayor Kirk Watson(@KirkPWatson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

All of our public servants worked heroically to help our police officers today. Let’s all take a moment to honor and respect their service and sacrifice on behalf of our community.

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All of our public servants worked heroically to help our police officers today. Let’s all take a moment to honor and respect their service and sacrifice on behalf of our community. Full Statement:
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Austin Police Department(@Austin_Police) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Media: Briefing will take place at 9:45 a.m. at the parking lot of Cowan Elementary School. We will be starting live on APD Facebook account. facebook.com/AustinPolice?m…

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Mayor Kirk Watson(@KirkPWatson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My heart and the hearts of Austinites are broken this morning. This is a horrible moment for our city and those who protect us.

I’m praying for the family of our fallen officer, for our officer who was shot and in surgery and his family.

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My heart and the hearts of Austinites are broken this morning. This is a horrible moment for our city and those who protect us. I’m praying for the family of our fallen officer, for our officer who was shot and in surgery and his family. Full statement:
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City of Austin(@austintexasgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Several City offices + public facilities will be closed Friday, November 10, in observance of . 🇺🇸

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4625QWN

Several City offices + public facilities will be closed Friday, November 10, in observance of #VeteransDay. 🇺🇸 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4625QWN
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City of Austin(@austintexasgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's Election Day, Austin! 📢🗳️ Polls are open until 7 p.m.

Here's everything you need to make your voice heard at the polls today (a thread) 🧵

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Austin Energy(@austinenergy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇺🇸 Today is Election Day! Polls are open 7AM– 7PM

📍 We're proud to serve as a voting location for Travis County. Stop by Austin Energy Headquarters at 4815 Mueller Blvd & make your voice heard!

🗳️ Sample ballots, approved forms of ID & more information: votetravis.com

🇺🇸 Today is Election Day! Polls are open 7AM– 7PM 📍 We're proud to serve as a voting location for Travis County. Stop by Austin Energy Headquarters at 4815 Mueller Blvd & make your voice heard! 🗳️ Sample ballots, approved forms of ID & more information: votetravis.com
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Mayor Kirk Watson(@KirkPWatson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, Heidi for your leadership over the past 7 years. You will be missed.

Congrats to my friend Hanna Cofer on her new role as the interim CEO. I look forward to working with her & the The Trail Conservancy team as they continue to protect and grow our incredible community asset.

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COA Human Resources(@AustinCityJobs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The City of Austin is hosting a Senior Community Job Fair on Thursday, November 16, 2023. We hope to see you there! Register today at: austintexas.gov/jobfairs.

The City of Austin is hosting a Senior Community Job Fair on Thursday, November 16, 2023. We hope to see you there! Register today at: austintexas.gov/jobfairs. #KeepAustinHired #AustinCityJobs #SeniorCommunityJobFair #AustinJobs #JobFair
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City of Austin(@austintexasgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have an unpaid citation or need court services? is November 6-10 with mobile courts + information booths.

👏 No appointment necessary
👍 Free services
👂 Spanish interpretation available

📌 Learn more at AustinTexas.gov/Court or 512-974-4800

Have an unpaid citation or need court services? #MunicipalCourtWeek is November 6-10 with mobile courts + information booths. 👏 No appointment necessary 👍 Free services 👂 Spanish interpretation available 📌 Learn more at AustinTexas.gov/Court or 512-974-4800
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Mayor Kirk Watson(@KirkPWatson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Austinites will have the opportunity to meet with city staff to ask questions about proposed code amendments on Monday, November 6 at the Austin Central Library.

More information: austintexas.gov/news/city-host…

Austinites will have the opportunity to meet with city staff to ask questions about proposed code amendments on Monday, November 6 at the Austin Central Library. More information: austintexas.gov/news/city-host…
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Mayor Kirk Watson(@KirkPWatson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Latest : We need to take responsibility — as a group and as individual jurisdictions — for better coordinating services for people who are homeless and for better aligning our long-term visions or plans with more immediate needs.

➡️bit.ly/470Yh3N

Latest #WatsonWire: We need to take responsibility — as a group and as individual jurisdictions — for better coordinating services for people who are homeless and for better aligning our long-term visions or plans with more immediate needs. ➡️bit.ly/470Yh3N
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Leonor Vargas, LMSW-Raíces Indigenas(@LeonorPVargas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Early Childhood Town Hall was a powerful event, filled with insightful testimonials from dedicated professionals. A big 'Gracias' to Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA) & early childhood advocates for shedding light on the challenges faced by families they serve. Together, we can make a difference!

Early Childhood Town Hall was a powerful event, filled with insightful testimonials from dedicated professionals. A big 'Gracias' to @GoAustinVamos & early childhood advocates for shedding light on the challenges faced by families they serve. Together, we can make a difference!
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CBS Austin(@cbsaustin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The City of Austin closed two homeless encampments and relocated 43 unhoused residents as part of the Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) Initiative.
cbsaustin.com/news/local/two…

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