Austin police not ending 6th Street weekend closures at this time

AUSTIN (KXAN) —On Monday, a memo from Austin Police Department and the City of Austin offered new updates on several action items a part of the Safer Sixth Street Initiative, which is focused on ramping up safety efforts along the Entertainment District amid a spike in violent crime.
Among the updates, Austin police said it doesn't plan on exploring ending weekend closures along 6th Street.
Previously, the city had offered several recommendations with a goal to "bring a wider demographic t