Today, City of Austin Interim City Manager Jesús Garza announced a reorganization of the portfolios for the assistant city managers and chief financial officer. The changes are being made to prioritize the public’s needs and ensure…
To combat violent crime during the 2023 South by Southwest festival, the Austin Police Department (APD) launched a Violent Crimes Initiative. This operation, a collaboration with state and federal law enforcement agencies, ran concurrently…
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department will continue to implement automated parking pay stations for parking areas within Zilker Metropolitan Park on March 27, 2023. This means that the parking lots near Stratford Road, north of the…
The Austin City Council voted today to adopt the Austin Public Library Comprehensive Library Strategic and Facilities Plan. The plan lays out new strategic goals for the Austin Public Library, as well as recommends construction of new…
AUSTIN, TX -- As you begin Spring Cleaning remember that all private haulers that operate for a fee within the City of Austin must get a Private Hauler License. Private haulers collect, remove or transport waste, recycling and/or organic…
Case: 23-0800020; Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023; Time: 12:27 a.m; Location: 6300 block of Felix Avenue; Deceased: Jacob Anthony Soto, Hispanic male, 3/5/2003
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, at approximately 9:48 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between an SUV and an unidentified pedestrian in the 7700 Block of Decker Lane. The pedestrian died on the scene, and…
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at approximately 9:21 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between an SUV and an unidentified pedestrian in the 12300 block of FM 620. The unknown pedestrian died on the scene, and…
The Austin Police Department (APD) conducted a DWI Enforcement and 'No Refusal' Initiative between March 9th through March 19th. During this Spring Break operation, there were 79 DWI-related arrests; 24 of those resulted from blood search…
The Austin Police Department (APD) is aware that a Travis County Grand Jury has indicted Officer Alejandro Gaitan for his actions during an incident that occurred on March 12, 2021. This use of force incident, like all use of force…
UT football star Bijan Robinson taught a swim lesson at Bartholomew Pool last week in partnership with Austin Parks and Recreation’s Aquatic Division and Tankproof, a non-profit that provides free swimming lessons and food to kids who need…
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Code Department is celebrating the season with spring cleaning and home maintenance tips to prevent common code violations that are more likely to occur this time of year.
AUSTIN, TX – Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), a department of the City of Austin, has started its second pass through the city to collect storm debris from customers. The second pass should be completed later this week. Crews will then…
The City of Austin is making progress on plans for expanding a new urban trail in east Austin. Now, it’s time for Austin residents to weigh in on whether the project is on track.
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) passenger traffic growth for January 2023 was up 37.32% compared to January 2022 with 1,507,056 passengers flying during the month.
AUSTIN, Texas – COVID-19 vaccination rates in Austin-Travis County remain static among low income communities and Travis County areas with limited access to clinics and pharmacies. To raise the vaccine uptake in our community, Austin…
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a detective with the Austin Police Department Robbery Unit was canvassing the 6000 block of South Congress Avenue for surveillance regarding a separate incident when an employee of a…
The Austin Police Department (APD) announces the arrests of multiple suspects involved in citywide reckless driving "Street Takeover" incidents that occurred on the night of February 18, 2023, and continued into the morning of February 19,…
Austin Animal Center (AAC) will provide free microchips and vaccinations for City of Austin and Travis County pets this Saturday. The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love's new national vaccination initiative, which is…
Austin Public Health (APH) needs your help to learn the major needs for Workforce Readiness Services in your community. We are asking Austin/Travis County residents to complete this survey to help us determine where to focus funding for…
The Austin-area forecast for Thursday afternoon, March 16, through early morning Friday, March 17, includes the potential for severe weather, with possible thunderstorms and high winds.