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New Dashboard Illustrates Rise in Emergency Room Visits for Heat-Related Illness During Periods of High Temperatures

Austin Public Health has published a new dashboard that tracks emergency room visits for heat-related illness over the course of the summer.

Austin Public Health Highlighting Free Breastfeeding Support and Resources for National Breastfeeding Month

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Austin Public Health is recognizing this by promoting the many benefits of breastfeeding and highlighting the free support services available to families throughout our community.

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Emergency Preparedness Night at Dell Diamond

Austin Emergency Management Provides Free Preparedness Learning, Resources & Fun Sept. 2nd

Traffic Fatality in the 4700 block of East William Cannon Drive

Traffic Fatality in the 4700 block of East William Cannon Drive

Traffic Fatality in the 8500 block of North Lamar Boulevard

Traffic Fatality in the 8500 block of North Lamar Boulevard

APD Detectives Request the Public’s Help in Locating a Suspect Involved in a Collision

APD Detectives Request the Public’s Help in Locating a Suspect Involved in a Collision

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Austin Mobility News: City Invites Community Feedback on Potential César Chávez Street Name Change

Austin Mobility News stories about Potential César Chávez Street Name Change

Map of Del Cuerto Flood Risk Reduction Project
Traffic Advisory: Del Curto Flood Risk Reduction - Thorton Road to be Closed beginning August 17, 2026

Thornton Road will be closed to through traffic starting the week of August 17. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The road will reopen daily.

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Parents Urged to Get Kids Vaccinated Ahead of School Year for Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and with school just around the corner, Austin Public Health is encouraging everyone, especially parents of children, to get themselves and their loved ones vaccinated and protect themselves.