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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.
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.
Updated Ready, Set, Go! program launched to help you prepare for wildfires with Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide and more.
Extreme Heat Ahead Of July 4 Holiday; Use Precautions
Health officials also remind public of water safety amid dozens of drowning and water rescue incidents since April 1.
Independence Day Holiday Closures
City of Austin offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day
The combination of recent rain and heat warrants mosquito safety precautions.
Travelers are invited to share their AUS experiences via online and in-person survey
The partnership yielded meaningful results earlier this spring but was temporarily suspended when DPS officers were reassigned to the border.
Information from the City of Austin and Travis County on ongoing efforts to help residents during this heatwave