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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.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026, City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued local disaster declarations, as the threat of heavy rainfall and flash flooding continues across Travis County and the City of Austin.

Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) has launched $23 million in grants, continuing a commitment to sustain a thriving and equitable creative ecosystem.

The City of Austin announced that Public Works LLC is the recommended awardee in the solicitation to conduct an independent comprehensive efficiency assessment of all City departments, with the final award subject to City Council approval.