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Austin City Council member José Velásquez (left) and Travis County District Attorney José Garza (center) are promoting local community violence intervention programming. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)
South Central Austin

Austin, Travis County leaders commit to expanded violence prevention efforts

By Ben Thompson

City and county leaders will continue partnering on local violence interruption strategies that have expended over the past several years.

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Travis County Emergency Service District No. 2 Fire Chief Nick Perkins has been with the fire department commonly known as the Pflugerville Fire Department since 1998. (Courtesy Travis County ESD No. 2)
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West Lake Hills police officers gathered for a photo at a public safety day celebration. (Courtesy West Lake Hills Police Department)
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The Pearl townhomes will feature 55 residential units, while The Pearl’s apartment community will feature 322 units. (Courtesy The Morgan Group)
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