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The City of Austin invites residents, community organizations and local businesses to the in-person East Riverside Open House to learn more about several City-led initiatives shaping the future of the East Riverside Corridor. Bringing together…

The City of Austin announced today that Monica Dangler will be the new Director of Austin Animal Services. Dangler, who was selected after a national search, officially assumes the title on February 2, 2026. Dangler brings more than 15 years of…

New Year’s Eve can be a fun-filled night of celebration, but don’t forget that all that celebration – and the noise that come with it – can also cause anxiety for pets. To help keep your pets feeling safe and secure, especially when fireworks are…

Austin Energy is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced companies for the development of local energy resources. This solicitation includes renewable energy and carbon-free facilities, battery storage facilities, natural gas generation, and…

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observance of the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays. Several City services…

The Austin City Council approved a new four-year contract with the Austin Firefighters Association at its meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18. The agreement includes investments in firefighter pay, a new work schedule, additional flexibility in hiring, and…

Date/Time: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, 7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Location: Auditorium Shores (800 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704) Tickets: Austin’s New Year is free and open to the public Event Website: austintexas.gov/ANY In just two weeks, the City of…

After more than a year of stakeholder engagement, analyzing costs and conducting third-party studies on its overhead and underground electrical distribution system, Austin Energy announced its Electric System Resiliency Plan (ESRP) to develop a…

With temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid-30s late Sunday night, the City of Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations (AHSO) will open overnight Cold Weather Shelters (CWS) Sunday evening, Dec. 14, for individuals in need of a safe, warm…