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City of Austin Closures for Veterans Day 2026

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, Nov. 12.

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Community Connections Resource Fair brings city providers, health and social services to Austin families

Austin families are invited to connect, get support and discover valuable resources at the City of Austin’s annual Community Connections Resource Fair, taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Nov. 14 at Ojeda Middle School.

31st Annual Texas Book Festival Happening Nov. 14-15

Join the City of Austin and Texas Book Festival for the 31st annual Texas Book Festival from Saturday through Sunday, Nov. 14-15.

Ghisallo Cycling Initiative’s Cyclovia ATX Happening Nov. 7

Join the City of Austin and Ghisallo Cycling Initiative for the annual Cyclovia ATX event on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Celebrate Veterans Day at the 70th Annual Parade on Nov. 7

Join the City of Austin and the Military Veterans Empowerment Network (MVEN) for the 70th Annual Austin Veterans Parade.

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Austin Voters Approve $295 Million Bond Package

According to unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election, Austin voters approved two bond propositions totaling $295 million for parks and recreation facilities and public libraries.

Austin Municipal Court Celebrates Municipal Court Week 2026

Next week, November 2-6, 2026, is Municipal Court Week, an annual statewide celebration of the dedicated work of municipal court staff and the public services they provide.

A battery storage facility in Austin, Texas
Austin Energy inks deal with Jupiter Power for 200 MW of battery storage, exceeding overall 2030 target

Austin Energy has finalized a new battery storage agreement with Jupiter Power for up to 200 megawatts (MW) of electrical power capacity. The utility-scale battery project is expected to begin commercial operation in 2030.

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City of Austin's Art in Public Places Program Honored with IAP2 USA Project of the Year Award for "Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel"

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.