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APD Detectives Arrest a Suspect in Connection to a Series of Burglaries

APD Detectives Arrest a Suspect in Connection to a Series of Burglaries

Aerial view of six artists standing together in front of the Austin Convention Center construction site, with the redevelopment project visible in the background.
Austin Convention Center Announces 10 Local Artists to Bring Creative Spirit to Transformative Redevelopment and Expansion Project

Ten local artists have been selected to create original works that will be architecturally integrated into the new Austin Convention Center, bringing Austin's renowned creative spirit into one of the City's most innovative economic efforts.

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Austin Emergency Management to Host Free Flood Preparedness Training November 17

Austin Emergency Management invites community members to participate in a free virtual training on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. as part of its Ready Together: The Basics of Emergency Preparedness series.

APD Investigating Multiple Tire-Slashing Incidents in Southeast Austin 

APD Investigating Multiple Tire-Slashing Incidents in Southeast Austin 

A view of Sculpture Falls on the Barton Creek Greenbelt, managed by Austin Water as part of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve
Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Permit Renewal Underway 

Travis County and the City of Austin are beginning the first phases of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) permit renewal process by seeking qualified members of the public and scientific community to serve on two advisory groups.

City of Austin Celebrates Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction Milestone

The City of Austin is recognizing the completion of a major milestone in the Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction project

City of Austin Closures for Veterans Day 2026

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, Nov. 12.

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Community Connections Resource Fair brings city providers, health and social services to Austin families

Austin families are invited to connect, get support and discover valuable resources at the City of Austin’s annual Community Connections Resource Fair, taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday Nov. 14 at Ojeda Middle School.

Deep Eddy Pool Summer, Austin, TX
Deep Eddy Pool Closed For Repairs November 30 - December 21

Deep Eddy Pool, 401 Deep Eddy Ave., will be closed Monday, November 30, through Monday, December 21, for repairs to the pool's fill and drain valves. The repair work is anticipated to last approximately three weeks barring weather or project delays.