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Downtown Austin bars step up safety for 'chaotic' Halloween crowds

KXAN Austin By Nathan Langley Oct 31, 2026 · 10:13 PM 2 views 0 comments

Downtown Austin bars step up safety for 'chaotic' Halloween crowds — Image: KXAN Austin

Earlier this week, the Austin Police Department estimated up to 100,000 people could descend into the downtown areas.

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