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The Austin City Council on Thursday approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Southwest Airlines Co., supporting a major expansion of the airline’s operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), marking one of the…

Less than a year after elevating the city’s clean energy future with the launch of its innovative  Solar Standard Offer, Austin Energy is proud to showcase the initiative’s first commercial project. Solar system owner Radial Power and contractor Axis…

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal business hours will resume Monday, Dec. 1.   Several City services will operate as normal…

The City of Austin invites community members to a public meet and greet with the finalists for the Austin Public Library Director position on Monday, Dec. 1, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Austin Central Library. Event Details: What: Meet and greet with…

The City of Austin and Visit Austin are thrilled to invite the community to ring in 2026 with an unforgettable celebration at Auditorium Shores. As part of the evening’s excitement, CNN will broadcast live from Austin as part of their national New…

The City of Austin is inviting local youth to take part in a six-week design challenge to help shape the future of “third spaces”—safe, welcoming places outside of home and school where kids can hang out, connect and thrive. The Third Spaces: Create…

The Austin City Council has approved an amended Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget following a series of public meetings and deliberations. The City’s amended $6.3 billion budget reflects adjustments due to the failure of Proposition Q, a measure on the…

The City of Austin, in partnership with Measure and the Austin AI Alliance, will host Community in the Loop on Nov. 19, 2025. The event invites residents to learn about artificial intelligence (AI), share their perspectives and help shape how the…

Austin, TX - In August 2025, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, shaped and influenced by Austinites who provided input through surveys, in-person and virtual community meetings, and testimony at public hearings. The adopted budget…