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Today, one day after Earth Day, the Austin City Council approved a major investment in clean energy, authorizing two contracts to install solar energy systems across City-owned facilities.

Big Stacy Pool, 700 E Live Oak St., will close Saturday, May 9, 2026, through Sunday, May 17, 2026, for annual spring cleaning and maintenance.

Highlights progress in air quality, conservation, climate action, and emerging environmental challenges. 

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

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Assault with Injury Case

In honor of National Arbor Day (the last Friday in April), Austin Parks and Recreation and TreeFolks invite the community to highlight their favorite city trees by nominating them for the Austin Tree of the Year Awards.

The City of Austin is convening community leaders, educators, businesses, philanthropists, advocates, and policymakers to discuss pathways to economic mobility and fair housing.

Austin Parks and Recreation is issuing a Termination of the Parks Burning Restriction for all City of Austin parkland, effective immediately.

All Austin Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, May 11, 2026, for an all-staff training. Facilities closing include pools, golf courses, activity/recreation/senior centers, cemetery and administrative offices.