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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.

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. This includes the Municipal and Community courts, libraries, museums, and cultural, recreation and senior centers.

Join the City of Austin and the Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) for the 49th edition of the July 4th Concert & Fireworks Celebration. Expect an evening of celebration, a diverse lineup of food and drink options, live entertainment and fireworks.

Representatives from Austin, the State of Texas, and the Trump Administration testified today before the Texas House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs on strategies to expand housing opportunities for youth exiting foster care.

The public is invited to a parade, festival and community activations

Most City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. This includes the Municipal and Community courts, libraries, museums, and cultural, recreation and senior centers.