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City Staff Proposes Code Amendments to Allow for More Housing, Support Project Connect
The City of Austin is proposing code amendments to enable more housing and support transit investments.
City of Austin Announces 2024 Warrant Amnesty Program
From March 25 to April 19, take care of your unpaid tickets and outstanding warrants without threat of arrest.
Austin City Council approves $87 million purchase of Tokyo Electron Headquarters for future mixed-use redevelopment
The Austin City Council approved the purchase of the 107-acre Tokyo Electron (TEL) campus and surrounding property.
Austin Animal Center is asking for help finding fosters and adopters due to overcrowding.
The APA and the City continue negotiations on the terms of the Austin Police Department Meet and Confer Agreement
APA and the City will continue negotiations March 20, 2024
SMBR Announces Partnership with EBGI to Empower Small, Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
The collaboration is set to significantly enhance the support services available for the City’s small, minority and women-owned business enterprises.
New Census Data: Austin Metro Slips from Top Spot, Remains One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Regions
New Census estimates show the Austin metro is the second-fastest growing region in the country.
Austin Animal Center launches Finder to Foster program
Following a February 1 ordinance change approved by City Council, Austin Animal Center (AAC) has launched a finder-to-foster program.
Arrest Made in Connection to the Traffic Fatality at the Intersection of 7th Street and Red River Street
As the investigation progressed, detectives identified the suspected driver .
50 people experiencing homelessness provided shelter through the City of Austin’s latest HEAL Initiative effort
The HEAL Initiatives compassionately and effectively address the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness.
More Affordable Housing for East St. John Neighborhood
New, mixed-income townhome community brings affordable housing to District 4.
City of Austin hosting public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager
The two candidates under consideration, T.C. Broadnax and Sara Hensley, will be introduced at a Meet the City Manager Candidates event.
The APA and the City will meet to negotiate the terms of the Austin Police Department Meet and Confer Agreement.
Austin HSEM ensures accessible language access resources are available.
ATXN, the City of Austin government access channel, is thrilled to announce the premiere of its newest music series, "Sound ON!".
City of Austin and Austin Police Association Announce Formal Negotiations Set to Resume
New long-term contract negotiations are set to resume on March 13, 2024..
An abundance of events taking place in the Austin area this spring and Spring Break will create a busy travel period.