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To Change: Austin Geography And History, New Virtual Exhibit By Oakwood Cemetery Chapel
New exhibit To Change shows Austin as a place with beautiful natural resources that has attracted people for over 16,000 years.
Austin Joins “Putting Assets To Work” Program To Identify Under-Utilized Public Property
The Government Finance Officers Association announced it’s welcoming four new cities, including Austin, into GFOA’s “Putting Assets to Work” initaitve
Austin Celebrates Digital Inclusion Week to Promote Digital Equity
The City of Austin will celebrate Digital Inclusion Week October 2 -7 with community events to help residents gain new skills, resources, and support
City of Austin Announces New Director of Austin Resource Recovery
Richard McHale to lead the City of Austin department
City of Austin Encourages Public to Get Active With Move Your Way® Day
The first-of-its-kind event will help kickstart healthy living with health screenings, fun activities for physical activity and more.
Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair This Friday
Make preparedness your superpower at this free, family-friendly event.
Austin City Council accepts $22.9M Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
Funds will support transportation safety projects at 60+ locations
Austin-area Schools and Faith Community Health Partners recognized for their efforts in promoting health and well-being.
Austin selected to receive $4 million grant to create reuse warehouse
The funding will secure warehouse space and equipment
City of Austin and Austin Emergency Medical Services Association Approve Four-Year Contract
The Austin City Council approved a 4-year contract with the Austin Emergency Medical Services Association (AEMSA) today.
James A. Garrison District Park Basketball Court Improvement Ceremony
Spurs player Sir’Jabari Rice and Austin Spurs Head Coach Will Voigt will join the Basketball Clinic for local youth as part of the celebration.
Austin Debuts Ready Together: A Pilot Emergency Preparedness Class
Register for this Free Pilot Emergency Preparedness Class.
City of Austin Announces Cooperation Agreement with Florence, Italy
Strengthening global connections and collaboration through meaningful partnerships
Red River District Banners and Street Signs Make Their Debut
Temporary Assembly Points: Understanding Wildfire Evacuation Process
What is a Temporary Assembly Point? And how does it impact wildfire evacuations?
RFP 2023-10 City of Austin Bridge Shelters
Austin Parks and Recreation to Review Additional Considerations for Barton Springs Pool Tree "Flo"
We have decided to delay the ceremony and removal the Barton Springs tree “Flo” while the Department reviews additional considerations.
Modified Splash Pad Hours Due to Drought
In an effort to balance the public's need to access water with water conservation, we are modifying splash hours.
This contract is effective immediately and does not require any approval or other action by the City Council or AFA.
Celebration of Life for Barton Springs Tree “Flo”
All third-party Certified Arborist assessments of the iconic Barton Springs leaning pecan tree affectionately known as “Flo” are now complete.