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City of Austin Wraps Up Winter Weather Operations, Deactivates Emergency Operations Center
Cold weather shelter operations continue through at least Thursday night
CALL FOR ARTISTS Deadline Extended for Julia C. Butridge Gallery
Submit Your Exhibit Proposal for the 2026 Season at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery at the DAC.
Black History Month at Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center
Join the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center to commemorate Black History Month!
City of Austin Winter Weather Operations January 22 Morning Update
City operations return to normal on Wednesday.
City of Austin Winter Weather Operations Jan. 21 Evening Update
Improving weather conditions result in normal operations Wednesday
12th Annual Youth Career Fest Postponed to February 11
City of Austin Winter Weather Operations Jan. 21 Morning Update
The Austin-Travis County EOC remains active as freezing weather creates hazardous travel; residents are encouraged to stay home.
Homicide Investigation at 717 East 7th Street
Wintry precipitation continues with a snow/sleet/freezing rain mix
City of Austin Winter Weather Operations Update and Closures
City to modify operations on Tuesday across most departments
City of Austin and Travis County Leaders Hold Press Conference to Discuss Winter Weather Response
Austin Homeland Security & Emergency Management coordinating response
Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center to Activate in Response to Winter Weather
Austin HSEM coordinating City's response
The City of Austin will open Cold Weather Shelters on Saturday
Another cold front is headed for Central Texas.
UPDATE: APD Arrests a Suspect in Connection to a Fatal Crash
City Hosts Small Business Fundamentals Week to Empower Entrepreneurs
Empowering entrepreneurs with free training in marketing, bookkeeping, and more to build strong foundations for business success.
City of Austin Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025
City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Regular business hours will resume Jan. 21.
Artist Access Program 2026 Season Opens
We are accepting applications for the Artist Access Program 2026 season starting Monday, January 27.