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No fires or grilling at any City of Austin parks, greenbelts, or preserves.
We All Belong Campaign highlights tools and resources to report hate crimes and incidents.
City Manager Proposes “Back to Basics” Budget Focusing on Core City Services and Critical Challenges
Interim City Manager Jesús Garza proposes budget grounded in Mayor and Council priorities and addressing key issues for Austin residents.
Austin Animal Center to host KittyPalooza this Saturday
Dozens of foster kittens will be at the shelter ready to be adopted.
City of Austin Provides Update on Excessive Heat Conditions and Information to Help Keep Residents Safe
Austin and Central Texas are currently experiencing extreme prolonged heat and temperatures.
Traffic Fatality in the 5400 block of Pecan Brook Drive
Utility’s commercial customers have experienced more than 20 copper thefts this year
Austin Pets Alive! and Austin Animal Center Partner to Find Homes for Dogs amid Overcrowding at City Shelter
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and Austin Animal Center (AAC) announced a new collaboration to get dogs at AAC into foster homes.
City of Austin Suspends Partnership with Texas DPS
Interim City Manager Jesús Garza has suspended the City of Austin’s partnership with the Texas DPS in consultation with Mayor Kirk Watson.
$250,000 Available for Creative Public Projects
Updated Ready, Set, Go! program launched to help you prepare for wildfires with Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide and more.
Over 1000 Lifeguards Hired in the 2023 Swim Season!
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department hired over 1K lifeguards, opened all 32 operational pools, and expanded hours at Deep Eddy Pool.