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Austin Boosts Drink Safety Program | Austin News
Austin’s Sip Safely program just got a $20K boost from City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes to restock test strips for bars running out — a vital tool in the fight against drink spiking. Managed by the city’s Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Department, the initiative is refining its outreach after a successful pilot, aiming to make safety resources more accessible. With 70 bars onboard and over 3,000 test strips distributed — including 1,900 to patrons and 450 drink covers — the program’s impact is already felt. But officials warn: drink spiking is real, often hidden under other crime…
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