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Photo of city leaders involved in today's Press Conference
Wildfire Awareness Month Activities Encouraged

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month. To encourage community members to take steps to protect their homes and businesses, City of Austin and Travis County officials held a joint press conference on Friday.

APD Detectives Request the Community’s Assistance with Locating a Missing Adult

APD Detectives Request the Community’s Assistance with Locating a Missing Adult

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Collision Involving Injury

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Collision Involving Injury

Measles Case Reported in Travis County

This is the county’s first measles case since 2025.

An Environmental Health Officer with Austin Public Health checks a mosquito trap placed outdoors.
Precautions Encouraged as Mosquito Season Ramps Up in Austin

Mosquito season runs from May through November.

Homicide Investigation at 15424 FM 1825 Road

Homicide Investigation at 15424 FM 1825 Road

Couple walking on the new path along Waller Creek in Austin, TX.
Waterloo Greenway, Phase II Grand Opening Celebration

Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin announced the grand opening of Waterloo Greenway, Phase II: The Confluence, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Swim Lesson at Bartholomew Pool
It's Not Too Late to Join a Swim Team or Take Swim Lessons This Summer

It's not too late to sign up for swim lessons or join a swim team!

Photo of people at a Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting
City of Austin Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update Draft Ready for Review 

Community Members Invited to Review Plan