Sunset Valley Police Department - TX

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

🚨 Public Safety Notice: Bee Incident Response 🚨

The Sunset Valley Police Department is aware of an incident that occurred at approximately 6:30 PM near 16 Pillow Rd involving a swarm of bees that resulted in injuries to a local resident.

Emergency responders arrived promptly, and the individual was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

At this time, there is no ongoing threat to the general public. However, residents are encouraged to remain aware and take the following precautions:

• Avoid disturbing bee swarms or hives
• Do not attempt to remove or approach bees on your own
• Keep a safe distance if bees are observed clustering or behaving aggressively
• If attacked, seek shelter immediately (vehicle or building) and call 911 if needed

Bees play an important role in our ecosystem. The City will be coordinating with licensed beekeeping professionals to assess and safely address the situation.

Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

04/23/2026

Heading to ARTFEST this weekend? Please sure make sure to follow the traffic signage and use one of the two main entrances! Reminder: SFC Farmers Market will be at Sunset Valley Elementary School from 9:00-1:00 pm.

Getting to ARTFEST 🎨Join us Saturday, April 25 and plan ahead for an easy arrival!

🅿️ Free parking available in designated lots (no street parking).
➡️ Follow the “ENTER” signs on the map for best access points.
🛍️ SFC Farmers Market will be at Sunset Valley Elementary School for this day only.

04/20/2026

Oakdale Residents! Austin Fire Department is scheduled to train at 780 Oakdale for the next two days prior to the structure being demolished. Expect multiple fire units and personnel throughout the training exercise. The training poses no danger to nearby homes. If you have any questions/concerns please call 521-892-1384.

03/31/2026

The spring weather is attracting more people and pets to the beautiful open spaces in Sunset Valley. The police department has received several complaints about unleashed dogs. Recently, a woman was bitten on the foot by an unrestrained dog while enjoying the trails. By ordinance, dogs must be restrained by a leash while in public spaces in Sunset Valley.

03/27/2026

STATEWIDE DRILL FOR LOCAL PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEMS

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has announced a statewide test of local alerting systems, scheduled for April 2nd between 10am and 12:30pm.

Sunset Valley residents will receive an alert from Travis County via Warn Central Texas. Alerts received during this time frame are for testing purposes only.

Please sign up for emergency alerts at WarnCentralTexas.Org and turn on emergency alerts on your cell phone.

03/18/2026

Spring break is here—a time for fun, travel, and making memories. But it’s also a time when scammers look to take advantage of concerned family members.

Be aware of phone calls or messages from individuals claiming to be a loved one in urgent need of help. These scammers may say they are injured, in trouble, or stranded and need money immediately.

02/10/2026

Keep an eye out for common confidence scams particularly romance scams around Valentine's Day. The Austin area is a prime target for romance scammers who prey on victims' emotional vulnerability which can lead to heavy financial losses to victims. Here are a few love scams to look out for:
1. Fake social media identities- Look out for people posing as soldiers, high-profile career types, or world travelers.
2. Love bombers- Beware of those who constantly and/or immediately shower you with affection.
3. Money request-Be wary of someone asking for money even if they claim that they will pay you back.
4. Investment scams-Steer clear of someone that you recently met pressuring you to invest your money.
5. Sextortion/Blackmail- Don't be coerced into sending compromising photos or texts to someone online.
6. Moving off platform-Be wary of someone who quickly wants to move off the dating site to a more private social media platform.
If you feel that you are in immediate danger from someone that you met online call 911! If you have been conned by a confidence scammer in Sunset Valley call 512.892-1384 and report it.

01/25/2026

Winter Weather Update ❄️

• City facilities will be closed Monday, January 26, staff will be remote and will be available by phone or email. Reminder, the city website and email will be down from 7:00-11:00 am to make the official change from .org to .gov (phone service should not be interrupted during this change)
• Thank you for limiting travel during this winter weather emergency. While some ice has melted, roads are expected to refreeze overnight, especially in shaded areas, underpasses, tunnels, and at the bottom of hills. Please use caution.
• Trash service is delayed to Thursday this week due to icy road conditions. TDS is adjusting schedules for crew safety.

📞 Need assistance?
City staff: 512-892-1383
Police (non-emergency): 512-974-0845

Please stay safe and continue to limit travel if possible.

01/25/2026

❄️ Winter Weather Update – Sunset Valley Police Department ❄️

Although the main winter weather has passed, temperatures are expected to remain below freezing until tomorrow. Roads are still icy and hazardous. Please stay off the roads unless travel is essential.

Our Police Department and Public Works crews were on site overnight and continue monitoring conditions and assisting where needed to keep our community safe.

🚨 Emergency: Call 911
📞 Non-emergency: 512-974-0845

Thank you for your cooperation—please continue to use caution until conditions improve.