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Austin officials backed a financial support package for the Red River Cultural District's downtown music and nightlife scene. (Courtesy Jay Ybarra)

City of Austin opens new department with focus on arts and entertainment

By Haley McLeod

Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced a new office dedicated to arts, culture, music and entertainment, or ACME, this month.

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District 2 council member Vanessa Fuentes speaks at a press conference Feb. 6 highlighting a new city program that offers on-demand bulk, brush and household hazardous waste collection. (Courtesy Adal Rivas, Office of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes)

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