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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport welcomes Copa Airlines
AUS’s newest airline will offer nonstop service between Austin and Panama City, Panama
The virtual meetings will provide an update on community efforts to address homelessness and answer community member questions.
Historic Clean-up Effort Follows Devastating Ice Storm
Power Restored Following Historic Ice Storm
Austin Energy restored power to all remaining customers who are able to safely receive power following the recent ice storm.
City of Austin Winter Weather Daily Status Update - Feb. 11
Multi-Agency Resource Centers remain open today and debris clearing continues.
City of Austin Winter Weather Morning Status Update - Feb. 10
Resource Centers continue to support Austin-Travis County families impacted by the winter storm.
Council Takes Action in Support of Families Impacted by Winter Storm
Late fees for City utility bills waived to help residents affected by outages
City of Austin and Austin Police Association Reach Four-Year Agreement in Principle
Police oversight provisions ‘likely to become a model across Texas and the nation’
City of Austin Winter Weather Morning Status Update - Feb. 9
Crews continue to work around the clock to help our community recover from this week’s widespread ice storm. Resource Centers open Thursday-Saturday.
City of Austin Winter Weather Morning Status Update - Feb. 8
Public is encouraged to use extra caution as they move about Austin today due to strong winds and rain overnight
City of Austin Relaunches Warrant Amnesty Program
Take care of your unpaid tickets and outstanding warrants without threat of arrest.
City Manager Apologizes for Shortcomings in Ice Storm Response
"We have already learned many lessons and we will do better," said Spencer Cronk
Information and Multi-Agency Resource Centers Launching to help Community Recover from the Recent Storm
Information and Resource Centers will be opening Tuesday, February 7 at several Austin and Travis County Community Centers
Severe Winds Pose New Threats to Power Lines
The City of Austin has been working round the clock to restore power and help our community recover from this week’s widespread ice storm.
City of Austin Winter Weather Morning Status Update - Feb. 6
An emergency shelter, food distribution and mobile charging station are now available
City of Austin Winter Weather Evening Status Update - Feb 5
At a media availability this afternoon, City of Austin leaders provided an update on recovery efforts from this past week’s crippling ice storm.
City of Austin Winter Weather Morning Status Update - Feb 5
The public is encouraged to help local government agencies get a full assessment of damage impacts from the storm.
City of Austin Winter Weather Morning Status Update - Feb 4
Staff continue to work around the clock to restore power and assist with recovery.
POSTPONED: Homeless Strategy Division Hosting Virtual Community Meetings February 1–3
Due to widespread power outages and staff supporting Cold Weather Shelters, this meeting has been postponed until further notice.
City of Austin Winter Weather Morning Status Update for February 3
The City of Austin has been working round the clock to restore power and help our community recover from this week’s widespread ice storm.
City of Austin to Resume Regular Operations
The National Weather Service has lifted its Winter Storm Warning and conditions are expected to improve throughout the day.
City of Austin to Resume Regular Operations
The National Weather Service has lifted its Winter Storm Warning as of 10 a.m. Thursday.
More than 100 utility crews working to restore power.
Winter Weather Update
Austin Energy Continuing to Restore Power with Major Restoration Efforts Expected through Friday.
Suspension of City Operations Extended Through Thursday, Feb. 2
All essential employees will continue responding to the winter weather event