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Date/Time: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, 7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Location: Auditorium Shores (800 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704) Tickets: Austin’s New Year is free and open to the public Event Website: austintexas.gov/ANY In just two weeks, the City of…

After more than a year of stakeholder engagement, analyzing costs and conducting third-party studies on its overhead and underground electrical distribution system, Austin Energy announced its Electric System Resiliency Plan (ESRP) to develop a…

With temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid-30s late Sunday night, the City of Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations (AHSO) will open overnight Cold Weather Shelters (CWS) Sunday evening, Dec. 14, for individuals in need of a safe, warm…

The Austin City Council on Thursday approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Southwest Airlines Co., supporting a major expansion of the airline’s operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), marking one of the…

Less than a year after elevating the city’s clean energy future with the launch of its innovative  Solar Standard Offer, Austin Energy is proud to showcase the initiative’s first commercial project. Solar system owner Radial Power and contractor Axis…

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal business hours will resume Monday, Dec. 1.   Several City services will operate as normal…

The City of Austin invites community members to a public meet and greet with the finalists for the Austin Public Library Director position on Monday, Dec. 1, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Austin Central Library. Event Details: What: Meet and greet with…

The City of Austin and Visit Austin are thrilled to invite the community to ring in 2026 with an unforgettable celebration at Auditorium Shores. As part of the evening’s excitement, CNN will broadcast live from Austin as part of their national New…

The City of Austin is inviting local youth to take part in a six-week design challenge to help shape the future of “third spaces”—safe, welcoming places outside of home and school where kids can hang out, connect and thrive. The Third Spaces: Create…