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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.
APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Hit and Run Crash
NXP Seeks Greater Investment in Austin, Fostering Innovation and Growth
Given our unprecedented heat this summer, ERCOT emergency alerts are important.
$1.5 Million in Grants Awarded to Local Creative Spaces
July 2023 Passenger, Cargo Traffic at Austin-Bergstrom
Historic Brush Square And O. Henry Museum Dedication And Ribbon Cutting
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, September 17 at Brush Square to celebrate the completion of a major renovation.