City Of Austin

Most wildfires are caused by human activities and can spread quickly. Taking precautions to protect yourself, your family and your community can go a long way.

The higher tax rate would generate nearly $110 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year to help reduce homelessness, improve parks and enhance public safety.

Large public events like the ACL festival can impact park ecosystems and the health of the grass. But with the right approach the turf can be pretty resilient.

As part of the ceasefire deal, Hamas agreed to free the last living hostages, who have been captive for more two years, in return for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Hamas will also return the bodies of 28 dead hostages.

The center's location near I-35 and Oltorf Street is raising concern among neighbors.

Austin officials said added security cameras have helped reduce crime and that expanding the program to more parks across the city could be beneficial.

The city-commissioned study found that moving costs can range from $3,100 to $15,000 depending on the size of the home. Austin’s relocation assistance program provides up to $6,000 per household.

The Department of Justice is investigating if Austin engaged in employment practices that discriminate based on race, sex, color and national origin, which is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The city will not renew its contract with the nonprofit Urban Alchemy after staff misrepresented some data. The contract is set to expire at the end of September.

Arts organizations in Austin are losing tens of thousands of dollars in federal funding that supported youth art programs and music and dance festivals.