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Recent rains warrant mosquito safety precautions
NEW: Restricted Intake Hours at Austin Animal Center
Due to critical capacity levels, intake hours will be restricted to 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
City offices closed on Monday, May 27.
Council-Approved Transit-Supportive Code Amendments to Take Effect this Summer and Fall
The Austin City Council last week approved wide-ranging land-use reforms aimed at increasing housing options.
Austin’s Office of Violence Prevention Participates in White House Violence Prevention Event
Austin’s Office of Violence Prevention, founded in 2021, has launched several violence prevention programs across the city.
This year, Austin ranked No. 9 out of 150 places.
Civil Service List
Seven shelters discounting adoption fees between May 20 and May 27.
Restoration efforts in hardest-hit areas are expected to take several days or longer.
Austin Energy is offering eligible customers rebates on purchasing a qualifying E-Bike, scooter, moped, or other electric two- or three-wheel vehicle.
The Historic Preservation Office is hosting two engagement events before public comments close on May 31
Austin Slips from Top-10 List of Largest U.S. Cities
The U.S. Census Bureau's latest data reveals that Austin fell back into 11th place among America's largest cities.
City launches search for Chief of Police
The position was posted Wednesday, May 15, and will remain open until June 10.
The open house takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ACC's Highland campus.
Kits will be distributed to locations throughout the community and are part of a larger public health effort to reduce overdose deaths.
HSEM Heads into Wildfire Safety Month, Hosting Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Event May 15
Representatives from HSEM and other City departments and partners in emergency response will be on site to provide tips, information, and supplies.
Austin Issues State of Our Environment Report
The report provides a snapshot of Austin’s air quality, water, open space, and more.
The Historic Preservation Office announces the launch of the Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey.