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Members of Austin Public Health's Public Health and Emergency Preparedness program supporting the Victim Assistance Center following a shooting on West 6th Street in March.
Austin Public Health’s Medical Reserve Corps Calling on Community for National Volunteer Month

The Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps supports public health work before, during and after disasters.

cars in flood zone partially underwater
Time to Prepare for Severe Weather, Flash Flood Season in Central Texas

Central Texas is known as Flash Flood Alley. Prepare now and stay weather aware so you are ready when the storm hits.

Kids participate in a hands on activity during Flood Safety Fest 2025
Austin Watershed Protection Invites Community to Flood Safety Fest on April 18

Flood Safety Fest is a free, family-friendly event focused on flood awareness, safety education, and community engagement.

Deep Eddy Pool
Deep Eddy Pool Reopening Delayed Until April 13

Deep Eddy Pool, 401 Deep Eddy Ave., will reopen on Monday, April 13, 2026, after the completion of annual spring cleaning and maintenance.

Final Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Public Meeting Scheduled 

Community members are invited to help shape Austin’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP) on April 16.

Image shows dirt and stone piled up, along with a digger machine. There is also a rendering depicting what The Sasha will look like once completed.
$26.8 Million Awarded to Build and Preserve Affordable Housing in Austin

Austin City Council and Austin Housing Finance Corporation approved just under $26.8 million to support eight affordable housing developments across the city.

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to Auto Theft, Failure to Give Information and Render Aid Collision

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to Auto Theft, Failure to Give Information and Render Aid Collision

City of Austin Announces Upcoming Opportunity for Organizations to Operate the South Austin Housing Navigation Center

Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations announce opportunity for organizations to operate the South Austin Housing Navigation Center.

Image shows a close-up view of the leasing office for Norman Commons with stone on the first floor and a large mural of an African American East Austin Cowboy. The mural scales multiple floors above the office. Other multi-story buildings can be seen in t
Norman Commons Opens in East Austin, Bringing 156 Affordable Homes to District 1

Austin Housing and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation are excited to announce the much-anticipated opening of the a new affordable housing community.