Kirk Watson
United StatespoliticianMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.04%Kirk Watson is an American politician and attorney who has served as the Mayor of Austin, Texas. Known for his progressive stance on various issues, Watson has been vocal against the Trump administration's policies, particularly regarding immigration. His leadership focuses on community welfare and public safety, advocating for a compassionate approach towards immigrants.
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Mayor Kirk Watson has criticized ICE following the shooting incident involving Garcés Pérez.
Venezuelan shot by ICE in Austin needs surgery to avoid losing feeling in body, supporters say | Austin
United Kingdom· 2026-09-26
Kirk Watson emphasized that the residents of Austin have the right to know what happened and to feel safe in their city.
Protestas en Texas tras el disparo de un agente de ICE contra un migrante venezolano
Guatemala· 2026-09-22
Kirk Watson, the mayor of Austin, called for a transparent investigation into the shooting incident.
Agente de ICE dispara en Texas contra un migrante venezolano, que está en estado ‘grave’
Panama· 2026-09-21
Kirk Watson expressed concern about the possibility of the involved ICE agent leaving Texas.
Agente de ICE dispara a migrante venezolano en Austin, Texas
Colombia· 2026-09-21
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, a Democrat, said he wants the city’s police department to be involved in the investigation.
ICE agent shoots, wounds man in Texas, officials say
Canada· 2026-09-20
Mayor Kirk Watson is scheduled to speak about the incident during a news conference.
ICE shoots person in Austin, TexasUnited States· 2026-09-20
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is involved in a news conference regarding the shooting incident.
Police report ICE-involved shooting in Austin, TexasUnited States· 2026-09-20Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said new forms of funding are needed to help the city meet its growing housing demand.
Airbnb is committing $250 million to help stalled US housing projects get built; its first $6.4 million investment will support 201 affordable homes in Austin
India· 2026-09-15Austin Mayor Kirk Watson condemned the attack and praised the rapid response of public safety officers.
Austin, Texas mass shooting: What we know about suspect Ndiaga Diagne and his motivationsUnited States· 2026-03-02
Kirk Watson, the mayor of Austin, expressed condolences for the victims and gratitude for the public safety officials.
Hteo da se osveti za Iran, pa pucao po ljudima u Teksasu?
Serbia· 2026-03-02
Kirk Watson is the mayor of Austin who praised the police and paramedics for their response.
Al menos dos muertos y 14 heridos en un tiroteo en un bar de Texas, que el FBI investiga como posible atentado terrorista | Internacional
Spain· 2026-03-02
Kirk Watson is the mayor of Austin who praised the quick response of the police and emergency medical staff.
Etats-Unis : deux personnes tuées par un tireur à Austin, le FBI évoque un « acte de terrorisme »
France· 2026-03-02
Kirk Watson confirmed the police's action during a press conference regarding the shooting incident.
Tiroteo en un bar de Texas, EEUU acaba con la vida de tres personas y deja 14 heridos
Dominican Republic· 2026-03-02Kirk Watson expressed gratitude for the swift response of public safety officers during the shooting.
Texas bar shooting leaves three dead, including suspect, and 14 wounded – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
Kirk Watson praised the quick response of the police and rescue forces during the shooting.
רוצח עם חולצת "אללה" ודגל איראן פתח בירי, 2 נהרגו
Israel· 2026-03-01
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson expressed gratitude to public safety officers for their quick actions during the incident.
2 dead, 14 wounded in shooting in Austin’s entertainment district; suspected gunman killed by policeUnited States· 2026-03-01Kirk Watson, the mayor of Austin, Texas, reported the first fatality related to the winter storm.
Hundreds of thousands without power as winter storm hits USUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-25
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson condemned the shooting as a cowardly act of gun violence.
Target Austin shooting: Shooter kills three in a Target parking lot in Austin before being captured, police sayUnited States· 2025-08-12
Kirk Watson is the mayor of Austin who was notified about the shooting incident.
Tiroteo en Texas deja al menos tres muertos y varios heridos
Honduras· 2025-08-12
Kirk Watson, the mayor of Austin, stated on social media that he had been notified about the shooting.
al menos tres muertos y múltiples heridos en un tiroteo
Venezuela· 2025-08-12Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said the union was politicising the tragedy amid budget negotiations.
Texas floods update: In flooded Texas, I saw the best of America
Australia· 2025-07-10
Mayor Kirk Watson said city officials were notified troops were on the way to Austin.
Donald Trump is determined not to let ‘No Kings’ protests ruin his military paradeUnited States· 2025-06-13
Mayor Kirk Watson urged residents to not feed into Trump’s 'politics of fear and pain'.
Protests against Trump’s immigration policy spread across the US, as officials dig in
New Zealand· 2025-06-12
