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AUSTIN, Texas – Austin officials are urging precautions heading into the holidays as cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. Austin-Travis County has seen more than 130 cases so far this year, a significant rise compared to…
The Austin City Council has approved an amended Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget following a series of public meetings and deliberations. The City’s amended $6.3 billion budget reflects adjustments due to the failure of Proposition Q, a measure on the…

The Austin Youth Climate Council is proud to announce its newest cohort of 38 passionate young leaders. Representing 17 schools across Central Texas, these students are stepping up to confront climate change.

Case: 25-2750772 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 Time: 12:58 p.m. Location: 13309 N. IH-35 SVRD NB (Home Depot) Austin Police (APD) robbery detectives are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying the suspect involved in a robbery that…
Austin Economic Development invites the community to shop local and support Austin’s small businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 29. This annual tradition supports Austin’s workforce, strengthens the local economy, and helps build…
City of Austin Earns Top Score on 2025 Municipal Equality Index City of Austin Achieves 100% on 2025 Municipal Equality Index, Reflecting Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Inclusion November 19, 2025 -- The City of Austin received a top score of 100 on the…

Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Planning were honored for their contributions to preserving and celebrating local heritage at the 65th Annual Preservation Merit Awards.

UPDATE: Austin Police (APD) Cold Case Homicide Unit is pleased to announce the resolution of the 1980 murder of Susan Leigh Wolfe. On January 9, 1980, Susan, a 25-year-old nursing student at the University of Texas at Austin, was kidnapped while…

The City of Austin has been recognized with the Governance Award at the 2025 Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Global Forum, honoring cities leading the way in creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems around the world.