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Historic Oakwood Cemetery Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Plot Officially Reopens May 14

The historic Oakwood Cemetery Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) plot reopens on May 14, after a restoration project conducted from October 2023 to April 2025 by the Parks and Recreation Department, TSBVI and Save Austin’s…

Austin Police Department Homicide Unit Achieves 100% Clearance Rate for 2023
The Austin Police Department (APD) is proud to announce that the Homicide Unit has achieved a 100% clearance rate for all homicides committed in 2023, marking the first time this milestone has been reached in nearly two decades. The final arrest…
Austin's Homeless Strategy Office Announces $300K Funding Opportunity for Family Support Service
The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) has announced a new one-time funding opportunity of up to $300,000 to provide supportive services and limited financial assistance to families experiencing homelessness. The funding, made available…
Beating the Heat in Central Texas
Summer heat is a hazard facing Central Texans. With an early heat wave forecasted, the City of Austin encourages residents to stay cool, hydrate, and know how to beat the heat. “Excessive heat can be dangerous. Whether you are a long-time Austinite…
New Zilker Loop Aims to Reduce Weekend Traffic Jams in Zilker Park and Barton Springs

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Austin Parks and Recreation will launch the free Zilker Loop, a convenient seasonal service making it easier than ever for visitors to access popular park amenities. The Zilker Loop will take visitors from the less…

RFA HSO 2025-002 Supportive Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness
RFA HSO 2025-002 Supportive Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness- Closed The City of Austin (City) seeks applications in response to this Request for Applicants (RFA) from qualified nonprofit organizations or non-government entities…
Traffic Fatality in the 600 block of E. Koenig Lane
Case: 25-1310108 Time: 1:05 a.m. Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 Location: 600 E. Koenig Lane Deceased: Marvin Taylor, White male, 11/18/1979 Suspect: Rodney Bremby, Black male, 34 years of age On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Austin…
Austin Mobility News: Bike to Work Day offers treats and events this Friday
Austin Mobility News: Bike to Work Day offers treats and events this Friday
Austin's Homeless Strategy Office Making Sure Everyone Knows Where to Stay Cool
With record high temperatures expected in Austin this week, the City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office is pushing targeted messages to people experiencing homelessness to ensure they know where they can go to stay cool. The forecast this week…