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The public is invited to attend the 2026 Council Candidate Panels taking place in September and October 2026. Each event will be an opportunity for Austinites to listen to candidates express their views.

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. 

Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment’s (ACME) “Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel,” an iconic Art in Public Places (AIPP) work by Texas artist Reginald Adams, has been selected as the 2026 CODAworx Winner for Best Collaboration. 

At the request of the City of Austin, the LCRA will draw down Lake Austin between Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam from Oct. 12 through Nov. 30, 2026, to allow shoreline property owners and City departments to perform needed maintenance.

Saturday, August 22 at 8 p.m. the City of Austin and The Austin Pride Foundation will celebrate the 36th Austin Pride Parade. This year’s event, themed “Viva la Resistencia,” commemorates strength, presence and momentum.

The Austin City Council has adopted a $6.6 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 ensuring continued investments in community priorities.

The City of Austin invites community members to share their thoughts about a possible renaming of César Chávez Street. The City will host three meetings to gather community input.

The Austin City Council invites the public to give input at a July 28, 2026 meeting on proposed amendments to the Austin City Charter. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will take place at Austin City Hall Council Chambers (301 W 2nd St.).

Today, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax presented a $6.6 billion operating budget to the Mayor and City Council. The proposed budget refines how Austin spends its resources through thoughtful adjustments to keep essential services strong.