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Today, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax presented a $6.3 billion operating budget to the Mayor and City Council. The proposed budget aims to bolster the high-quality services provided by the City of Austin and aligns with three critical focus areas…

An impressive 195 City of Austin buildings are enrolled in Austin Energy’s Commercial Demand Response Program, marking a significant step toward a cleaner, more energy-efficient Austin. Demand response is a program that enables electricity customers…

Join the Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment’s Old Bakery and Emporium for the opening reception of Raised to Engage: Past and Present on Saturday, July 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Old Bakery & Emporium located at 1006 Congress Ave. The…

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…