Austin Parks & Rec offering bonuses for temporary summer jobs
Austin Parks & Recreation is offering bonuses up to $1250 for summer temp positions like lifeguards and summer camp staff.
Del Valle ISD hosts community fine arts, COVID-19 vaccination event
The 9th annual event will showcase student artwork and will have COVID-19 vaccinations available.
Celebrate Easter with an egg hunt bike ride in North Austin
The second annual Easter Egg Hunt Bike Ride is being held in North Austin this Sunday and features a variety of prizes riders can find along the route.
Austin Central Library to display kite exhibition starting May 6
The exhibition will feature large kites created by over 30 artists hanging over the Austin Central Library's atrium space.
City of Austin offering free online classes for Small Business Week
For Austin Small Business Week, which runs May 2-6, the city is offering numerous free online classes for small business owners.
100+ mile of trails connecting Austin to San Antonio to finish by 2036
Great Springs Project is a 100+ mile trail network connecting Austin to San Antonio. The project is finally reaching fruition and is set to be completed by 2036.
City of Georgetown to host riverbank cleanup May 14
Those interested in participating in the cleanup can sign up online. Volunteers must fill out and sign a waiver prior to participating.
U-Haul offering 30 days of self-storage to Bell County tornado victims
U-Haul is offering free self-storage to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that touched down in Bell County. It gives the community a safe place to store belongings as they recover and rebuild.
Austin nonprofits get new refrigerated box truck to help feed families
No Kid Hungry Texas and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area unveiled a new refrigerated box truck that's set to help provide nutritious meals to hundreds of families in need.
13-year-old runs CAP10K just one year after kidney failure
A 13-year-old crossed the finish line at the CAP10K on Sunday, just one year after being hospitalized for kidney failure.
Austin Parks Foundation awards $150K grant to Highland Neighborhood Park
This Austin Parks Foundation community impact grant will fund specific amenities as part of the park's overall vision plan implementation, including a pedestrian bridge, connection path, water fountain and more.
Pease Park Conservancy hosting family-friendly Squirrel Fest on Saturday
Pease Park Conservancy is hosting Squirrel Fest this Saturday at Kingsbury Commons, a family-friendly event featuring movies, music and fun.
Austin invited to celebrate Joan Means Khabele at Barton Springs Pool on April 9
Joan Elizabeth Means Khabele was an activist and scholar from Austin. Her courageous act of swimming in Barton Springs to protest segregation at the pool sparked the civil rights era swim-ins that eventually led to the desegregation of Barton Springs Pool.
Pflugerville Public Library named finalist for IMLS national medal
The Pflugerville Public Library was named a finalist for the 2022 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) national medal for museum and library service.
UT Austin launches annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign for 2022
The University of Texas at Austin has launched its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign for 2022.
Austin Parks and Recreation uses April Fools joke to bring awareness to water safety
Austin PARD says sparking water swimming pools are coming to the city this summer. April Fools! The department's joke aims to bring awareness to downing prevention and water safety.
Austin Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 3
Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City of Austin facing lifeguard, city worker shortages going into summer
The City of Austin is facing staffing shortages and is looking to hire lifeguards. Barton Springs Pool is closing two days a week until more staff can be hired.
Austin YMCA looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors for summer
The YMCA of Austin is looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors and camp counselors for the summer. The Y says these jobs are a perfect stepping stone for those seeking a health, first responder, or teaching career.
City of Round Rock hosts summer job fair Friday, April 1
The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a summer job fair on Friday, April 1.