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Swim Lesson at Bartholomew Pool
It's Not Too Late to Join a Swim Team or Take Swim Lessons This Summer

It's not too late to sign up for swim lessons or join a swim team!

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City of Austin Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update Draft Ready for Review 

Community Members Invited to Review Plan

Traffic Fatality in the 2700 block of S. Lamar Boulevard

Traffic Fatality in the 2700 block of S. Lamar Boulevard

Traffic Fatality in the 7200 block of E. Highway 290 WB

Traffic Fatality in the 7200 block of E. Highway 290 WB

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

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

APD Detectives Request the Community’s Assistance with Locating a Missing Endangered Adult

APD Detectives Request the Community’s Assistance with Locating a Missing Endangered Adult

CERT students listening to their instructor.
Austin CERT to offer 2026 trainings

CERT Basic training will be offered to the public at no cost this summer to provide disaster preparedness education.

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Learn How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat at Citywide Keep Austin Cool Day Events

The City of Austin is getting ahead of the heat this summer by hosting Keep Austin Cool Day. The day aims to raise awareness of the dangers of heat and its health impacts, and to distribute resources to help keep Austinites cool.

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Amidst Concerns Over Respiratory Viruses, Austinites Encouraged to Get Vaccinated for World Immunization Week

The end of April marks World Immunization Week, a time to recognize the importance of vaccinations and the role they play in making the world a healthier place.