Austin City Services and Information

Austin Watershed Protection released an additional 7,091 sterile grass carp into Lake Austin on October 29 to help manage hydrilla, a non-native aquatic plant. The grass carp were released near Jessica Hollis Park, Walsh Boat Ramp, and Bull Creek.

The Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment’s (ACME) Art in Public Places program has been awarded the 2026 IAP2 USA Core Values Award: Project of the Year for Creativity and Innovation for the public artwork Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel.

Austin Energy crews strung the iconic 155-foot-tall Zilker Holiday Tree in preparation for its 60th holiday season.

Affordable housing investments by the AHFC help increase housing opportunities for Austinites.

Austin ISD celebrated its newly awarded Good Food Leader: Silver recognition alongside the City of Austin and the Center for Good Food Purchasing on October 20.

Austin’s signature celebration of trees, pollinators, and urban nature is back. The Roots & Wings Festival returns for its 9th year this fall, offering over 100 free, family‑friendly events across the city.