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Austin Mobility News: City of Austin Celebrates Completion of the Shoal Creek Trail "Middle Gap"

In this edition: City of Austin Celebrates Completion of the Shoal Creek Trail "Middle Gap", Apply to Join Austin's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Councils, Share Your Feedback on CapMetro's Proposed Fare Increases and more.

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Join the Conversation: Connecting Community and Opportunity at East Riverside Open House

Austin Planning is hosting an open house on Sept. 15 featuring the East Riverside Corridor Initiative

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City of Austin Dedicates Official LGBTQIA+ Historical Marker, Honoring Decades of Community History

A new permanent historical marker at Fourth and Colorado recognizes the people, places and organizations that shaped Austin’s LGBTQIA+ history and celebrates the community’s lasting contributions to the city.

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AEM Hosts 5th Annual Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair

Austin Emergency Management (AEM) is hosting the 5th Annual Get Ready Central Texas Emergency Preparedness Fair on Friday, September 18 at Austin Community College Eastview Campus. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public.

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Auto Theft Investigation

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Auto Theft Investigation

Austin Housing Finance Corporation seeks qualified non-profits for $1,191,824 Architectural Barrier Removal program

The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) announces the upcoming availability of $1,191,824 in funding for the Architectural Barrier Removal Program and currently seeks proposals from experienced non-profit organizations and contractors.

City of Austin and LCRA Announce Planned Lake Austin Drawdown this Fall

At the request of the City of Austin, the LCRA will draw down Lake Austin between Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam from Oct. 12 through Nov. 30, 2026, to allow shoreline property owners and City departments to perform needed maintenance.

City of Austin Celebrates 36th Annual Austin Pride Parade

Saturday, August 22 at 8 p.m. the City of Austin and The Austin Pride Foundation will celebrate the 36th Austin Pride Parade. This year’s event, themed “Viva la Resistencia,” commemorates strength, presence and momentum.

First West Nile Virus Case Reported in Travis County 

Austin Public Health is reporting Travis County’s first West Nile virus case of 2026.