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Springtime in Central Texas brings severe weather such as thunderstorms, risk of tornadoes, straight-line winds, and hail. Flash flooding also is a threat during this time of year. In fact, Central Texas is known as Flash Flood Alley. Prepare now by…
Case: 25-1020351 Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 4:40 a.m. Location: 12612 N. Lamar Boulevard Deceased: Henry Martinez, Hispanic male, 8/8/1994 On April 12, 2025, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Austin 9-1-1 received the call of a shooting at an…
AUSTIN, TX – The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department has published its 2024 Annual Report, capturing a year of achievements in flood management, erosion control, and water quality improvements. Key Highlights from 2024 Higher flood…

Austin Housing is happy to announce the opening of a new senior housing community called Arbor Park. The affordable multi-family development is for active seniors 55 years and up and is comprised of 1- and 2-bedroom units.

Peer Support Services (PSS) Request for Applications (RFA) (Solicitation Number: PSS2025EMS) Date Issued: April 10, 2025 The City of Austin (City) seeks applications in response to this Request for Applications (RFA) from qualified nonprofit or…
AUSTIN, TX – The City of Austin Housing Department, in partnership with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is pleased to announce the availability of $5 million in Project Connect anti-displacement funding. The goal of this current round…
Content updated to reflect new application deadline. Austin, TX – The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), in collaboration with Capital Impact Partners and HousingWorks Austin, announces the return of the Austin Equitable Development…
AUSTIN – Today, Austin Water released its 2024 Water Quality Report in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. The consumer confidence report provides annual data about Austin’s drinking water quality. This year’s…
Housing Connector, a nonprofit that uses Zillow-powered technology to remove barriers to housing and match people with vacant units, has officially launched in Austin. In partnership with the City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office, Housing…