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

A local business story from Texas, reported by KXAN Austin.

Local Business · Texas · October 31, 2026

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

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