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53 Austin-Area Schools to Receive Funding for Sustainability and Climate Projects

The City of Austin has announced that 53 schools will receive funding to create student-centered projects that advance climate action. A total of $136,000 in funding will be awarded to 65 projects through the Bright Green Future Grants Program.

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Case: 25-2710202 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 Time: 2:22 a.m. Location: 411 East 5th Street (Hilton Hotel) The Austin Police (APD) Aggravated Assault Unit requests the public's assistance in identifying a suspect, whose description is included…
City of Austin Opens Applications for Housing Navigation Center Community Advisory Board
Demonstrating a firm commitment to transparency, accountability and inclusive community partnership, the City of Austin has opened applications for the inaugural South Austin Housing Navigation Center Advisory Board. This step marks a significant…
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation at the Intersection of E 5th St. and Trinity St.
Case: 25-3160402 Date: November 12, 2025 Time: 8:32 a.m. Location: Intersection of E 5th St. and Trinity St. Deceased: Gared Goff, Black male, 6/29/1973 Suspect (arrested): Kimberly Sotelo, Black female, 34 years of age UPDATE: On December 1, 2025…
Austin Mobility News: Street Closures for Holiday Events
Austin Mobility News: Street Closures for Holiday Events
APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury
Case: 253320934 Time: 6:19 p.m. Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 Location: 700 block of West William Cannon Drive On Friday, November 28, 2025, at approximately 6:19 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers, along with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical…
Austin Energy unveils the first commercial Solar Standard Offer project, boosting the grid with local solar
Less than a year after elevating the city’s clean energy future with the launch of its innovative  Solar Standard Offer, Austin Energy is proud to showcase the initiative’s first commercial project. Solar system owner Radial Power and contractor Axis…
Austin’s Newest Water Reservoir Enhances Reliability for the Future
AUSTIN – In the heart of our city, Austin’s oldest water reservoir – at 110 years old − has been replaced with a new, 8-million-gallon reservoir and a new pump station that can provide 50 million gallons per day. The new North Austin Reservoir and…
2025 Austin-Travis County Community Health Assessment (CHA): Food Insecurity, Healthcare Access, Housing and Childcare Costs Top Challenges
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Public Health has published the 2025 Community Health Assessment for Austin-Travis County. Findings from the assessment identify health challenges and strains in the community, guiding public health work for the City of Austin…