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In alignment with electric grid enhancement efforts outlined in the Electric System Resiliency Plan, Austin Energy recently energized a new substation to add energy capacity for rapidly growing parts of North Austin. The new Kramer Substation will…

City of Austin Closures for Presidents Day 2026

As part of its ongoing commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future, Austin Energy is excited to announce that its GreenChoice® renewable energy subscription program has evolved to include Texas solar energy. Since 2001, GreenChoice has proudly…

City of Austin and Travis County officials shared an update Sunday on the ongoing winter storm response, outlining current conditions, impacts to services, and next steps to keep residents safe. During a virtual press conference, Mayor Kirk Watson…

The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated as winter weather continues to impact Austin and the Central Texas region. City of Austin and Travis County departments, partner agencies, and community organizations are…

The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated today at noon in response to winter weather impacting the Central Texas region this weekend. Austin Emergency Management (AEM) will coordinate the City’s response to this event with…

With temperatures forecasted to remain in the mid-30s late Sunday night, the City of Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations (AHSO) has extended the overnight Cold Weather Shelters (CWS) through Sunday, Jan. 18, for individuals in need of a safe…

The Austin City Council is seeking qualified applicants for two unexpired positions on the five member Municipal Civil Service Commission, with terms ending May 2027. The expected time commitment is approximately 20 hours per month. Commission…

Most City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20.  These City services will continue to…