Jonathan Stone

Downtown Strategy Officer, City of Austin

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

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Mayor creates task force to save Austin's Red River music district

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Will lead the Task Force to Save Red River

Mayor Kirk Watson created a task force on Oct. 20 to keep Red River's music venues open, after the district's open letter drew thousands of signatures. Four businesses there have closed in the past year, and Valhalla says it will shut down this fall after its building sold.

Updated Oct 25