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The Office of Police Oversight is inviting the community to go behind the scenes with an unprecedented look into the process for filing complaints against Austin Police Department officers. The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is opening its doors at…

In times of crisis, communities stand stronger together. While impacts to the City of Austin from the severe flash flooding over the weekend were minimal, first responders and City staff stepped up to help surrounding communities by providing crucial…

In an effort to keep Austinites and visitors safe, the City of Austin is extending the prohibition of the use of Austin waterways until noon, Tuesday, July 8. Personal and commercial watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, canoes, kayaks…

The City of Austin, in partnership with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, has canceled the July 4th, 2025 Star Spangled Fest event and fireworks show at Auditorium Shores due to saturated event grounds, unpredictable weather conditions and increased…

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume Monday, July 7. Some City services will continue to operate as normal, including…

Date/Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, starting at 4:30 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. Location: Auditorium Shores and the Long Center, 800 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704 Tickets: Admission is free (VIP options available) Event Website…

The City of Austin’s We All Belong Anti-Hate initiative invites the public to City Hall at 301 W 2nd Street, on Saturday, June 28, from 6 - 10 p.m., for The Party at the People’s House - an evening of community, culture and creativity. The…

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Awards of Excellence. These awards, which were established by the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board…

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Normal business hours will resume Friday, June 20. Some City services will continue to operate as normal, including: …