The new health authority for Travis County will take over at the end of this month. Dr. Desmar Walkes has been serving throughout the pandemic as the health authority for Bastrop County. She’ll take over on May 31. Current Travis County Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott will then shift to his new role as Austin’s Chief Medical Officer.
- posborn
- December 11, 2025
- 10:38 am
The Austin Police will graduate 38 new officers during a ceremony on December 12, 2025. Commencement ceremonies for the 155th Cadet Class will take place