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Pease Park hosts donation drive for MLK Day
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2025
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Austin Parks Foundation announces ACL Music Festival Grant recipients
By Austin Journal | Jan 15, 2025
The Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has announced the recipients of its latest ACL Music Festival Grants, aimed at enhancing parks throughout Austin.
Travis County opens community centers as warming shelters during winter
By Austin Journal | Jan 14, 2025
As the cold weather arrives, Travis County Community Centers are offering a warm and safe environment for residents.
Pease Park seeks $10K for treehouse maintenance
By Austin Journal | Jan 14, 2025
The Pease Park Treehouse, located in Austin, has become a significant community symbol and a vital part of the urban landscape.
Camts plans accreditation site visit for Travis County STAR Flight
By Austin Journal | Jan 10, 2025
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) is set to conduct an accreditation site visit for Travis County STAR Flight on February 10 and 11, 2025.
ECHO releases Austin's first mortality report on homeless population
By Austin Journal | Jan 8, 2025
The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) has released Austin/Travis County's first Unhoused Mortality Report, detailing the deaths of 1,010 unhoused individuals between 2018 and 2023.
LBJ Library honors Jimmy Carter's legacy of peace and human rights
By Austin Journal | Jan 5, 2025
The LBJ Presidential Library, LBJ Foundation, and the Johnson family have expressed their remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter.
Austin encourages holiday tree recycling with multiple options
By Austin Journal | Dec 19, 2024
The City of Austin is continuing its long-standing tradition of recycling holiday trees, a practice it has maintained for over three decades.
Exploring Austin's lesser-known parks: A guide
By Austin Journal | Dec 18, 2024
Austin is known not only for its music and tech scene but also for its numerous parks.
APD arrests two for organized retail theft in North Austin
By Austin Journal | Dec 12, 2024
On November 22, 2024, the Austin Police Department's North Metro Tactical Response Unit, in collaboration with the North Criminal Investigation Department and around 20 local retail representatives, conducted a Shoplifting Blitz operation.
Austin police seek public help in identifying suspects in aggravated assault case
By Austin Journal | Dec 12, 2024
The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking public assistance in identifying multiple suspects involved in an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Austin police seek public's help in identifying aggravated assault suspect
By Austin Journal | Dec 12, 2024
On November 16, 2024, at approximately 5:25 p.m., a suspect armed with a knife threatened a man working in Republic Square Park, located at 422 Guadalupe Street.
Austin police arrest multiple suspects in shoplifting crackdown
By Austin Journal | Dec 12, 2024
On December 5, 2024, the Austin Police Department's North Metro Tactical Unit and North Criminal Investigation Division carried out a "shoplifting blitz" operation in the Lakeline Mall area of North Austin, Williamson County, Texas.
Austin Water reports minimal PFAS levels after year-long testing
By Austin Journal | Dec 7, 2024
Austin Water has released results from a year-long water quality testing initiative aimed at detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the city's drinking water.
Austin Police Chief addresses sentencing of Officer Christopher Taylor
By Austin Journal | Dec 6, 2024
Today, the Austin Police Department (APD) addressed the sentencing of Officer Christopher Taylor.
Austin launches decade-long plan for parks development
By Austin Journal | Dec 6, 2024
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has laid out a comprehensive 10-year plan to guide the development and expansion of the city's parks system.
Travis County offers free Christmas tree recycling from December 26 through January 12
By Austin Journal | Dec 5, 2024
Travis County is offering residents a chance to recycle their Christmas trees at no cost, starting December 26 and continuing through January 12.
Jesús Aguirre named director of Austin's Parks & Recreation Department
By Austin Journal | Dec 5, 2024
The City of Austin has appointed Jesús Aguirre as the new Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, effective January 13, 2025.
Pease Park Conservancy seeks finance manager for Austin park management
By Austin Journal | Dec 4, 2024
Pease Park Conservancy, an organization dedicated to preserving Austin's first public park, is seeking a Finance Manager to join its leadership team.
Pease Park Conservancy seeks volunteers and donations for December activities
By Austin Journal | Dec 3, 2024
This season, Pease Park Conservancy extends gratitude to the community for their dedication to preserving the city's natural spaces.