Hey neighbors — if you were keeping an eye on things unfolding in Northeast Austin earlier, good news: the area is all clear and life is back to normal. Austin police wrapped up a SWAT response in the northeast part of the city, and the suspect is now in custody. The shelter-in-place order that had residents staying put has officially been lifted.
We know situations like this can throw a wrench in your evening plans, especially when whole neighborhoods get locked down waiting for the all-clear. But Austin PD handled business, and folks in the area can head back out, grab some dinner, catch up with friends, or do whatever Tuesday (or any night) calls for.
If you had plans in that neck of the woods and were holding off — now's your green light. Northeast Austin has plenty of solid spots to eat, drink, and unwind, and there's no reason to let a resolved situation keep you cooped up at home.
Stay safe out there, Austin. And as always, if you're looking for something fun to do tonight anywhere around the city, we've got you covered with the latest on where the good vibes are happening. Keep checking back with Austin Hangout for the scoop on events, openings, and everything worth getting off your couch for.