City Of Austin
Recent News About City Of Austin
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Enjoy live music, breakfast, sports and more this week in Austin
Austin Events March 2 - March 8
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'Late fines create a financial barrier': No more penalties for overdue materials at Austin Public Library
Anyone who has an overdue book from the Austin Public Library in the future doesn't have to worry about parting with a few dollars anymore.
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‘We can create transformational change’: Watson launches Austin mayoral bid
Former Democratic Texas State Sen. Kirk Watson is running for another stint as Austin mayor.
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Laugh at the funniest comics or dance at a Mardi Gras festival this week in Austin
Austin Happenings Feb. 23 - March 1
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Meszaros out as Austin Water director, tells city council he's 'profoundly sorry' for boil water notice
Just as a three-day water crisis that gripped Austin earlier this month reached its crescendo, the head of the city’s nonprofit water/wastewater utility stepped down.
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'I am very excited about the opportunity': Austin gets new EMS chief
Robert Luckritz has been named the new head of Austin's Emergency Medical Services, the city announced.
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Dance and sing at a pop party or cheer for Texas teams this week in Austin
Austin Events Feb. 15 - Feb. 22
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'Somebody lost their daughter': Arizona teen dies traveling to Austin volleyball tournament
A teenager from Arizona has died while in Austin for a volleyball tournament.
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'This is a milestone we’ve been eager to meet': KLN to offer service from Austin beginning March 28
Initially announced before the COVID-19 pandemic, KLN Royal Dutch Airlines will begin its long-delayed service between Austin and Amsterdam on March 28.
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Enjoy drinks at the annual bar crawl or attend a Super Bowl party this week in Austin
Austin Events Feb. 9 -Feb. 15
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Overnight fire at longtime Austin bakery leaves behind over $1 million in damages, 'mechanical failure' to be blamed
Texas French Bread, which has been in business since 1981, sustained more than $1 million in damage from an overnight fire on Jan. 24.
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183 North Project in Northwest Austin commences, authorities 'excited to be breaking ground'
Work on the $612 million 183 North Project in Northwest Austin has begun.
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City of Austin aims to 'get public input from a diverse audience' on biking routes
The City of Austin is seeking public input on ways to improve its walking and biking routes.
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'Report the incident immediately': Austin alleges phone scammers spoofed city numbers during cold snap
The City of Austin on Jan. 26 announced that scammers used the cold weather to target utility customers by spoofing the city's phone numbers.
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Take an improv dance class or enjoy a Disney concert in Austin this week
Austin Events Feb. 2 - Feb. 8
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Abbott: 'Small possession of marijuana is not the type of violation that we want to stockpile jails with'
Austin police officers would be barred from making arrests or issuing citations for low-level marijuana offenses under a ballot measure that could be up for voter approval in May, the Texas Tribune reported.
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Austin's tree recycling program returns
Austin residents can recycle their old Christmas trees by following these simple guidelines.
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'It's more important than ever': Michael & Susan Dell Foundation commits $38 million toward addressing homelessness in Austin
In recognition of Giving Tuesday, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation has donated $38 million to the fight against homelessness across the Austin area.
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This week in Austin: Golf tournament, Butterfly Bluegrass Jam, Fall Fest and more
This week in Austin: Golf tournament, Butterfly Bluegrass Jam, Fall Fest and more
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'The Asian population has actually grown considerably': Population for proposed legislative district would be one-third Asian
A new draft of the Austin City Council's district legislative maps shows a growth of Asian populations in the region.