Zilker Eagle reopens after derailing, temporarily closing

The Zilker Eagle has reopened after it derailed Sunday morning. Train officials say someone placed a large rock on the tracks which caused the train to derail.

Zilker Eagle reopens in Zilker Park for first time in five years

At long last, the Zilker Eagle is back on track. The miniature train is once again offering rides in Zilker Park for the first time in almost five years.

Zilker Eagle miniature train returns after being closed for nearly 5 years

The miniature train is back on the tracks in Zilker Park. The Zilker Eagle will open to the public this week after being closed for nearly five years.

Austin's Zilker Shuttle in full swing for the summer

The Zilker Shuttle is in full swing on the streets of Austin for the summer. It operates on weekends and holidays, picking up riders from designated stops at no cost.

ACL Radio's Blues on the Green announces 2024 lineup

Blues on the Green is back for its 2024 season this June in Zilker Park after it was canceled and then uncanceled earlier this year.

99-year-old Barton Springs Road bridge to be replaced, Austin City Council says

The bridge over Barton Creek on Barton Springs Road will be replaced in the coming years after the Austin City Council approved a $9 million contract to design a new bridge.

Austin officials looking for owners of emus found at Zilker Park

The City of Austin and the Austin Zoo are working to find the owners of some exotic birds that were running loose in Zilker Park. Animal protection officers received several calls about the emus.

ABC Kite Festival returns to Zilker Park

An Austin tradition continued in Zilker Park as many Austinites took part in the 96th annual ABC Kite Festival.

Emus found running loose in Austin park

Two stray emus were found running loose at Zilker Park, according to the Austin Animal Center.

Drilling underway on new monitoring well at Zilker Park

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is installing two new wells in South Austin to monitor the Edwards Aquifer.

Heavy rains overflow creeks, streams in Central Texas

Heavy rains across Central Texas quickly flooded creeks and streams with storm water Monday, prompting road and park closures.

Austin's Blues on the Green 2024 season canceled

Blues on the Green, the annual summer concert series at Zilker Park, is canceling its upcoming summer season.

Austin's Trail of Lights closes due to weather

Due to the rain, organizers of Austin's Trail of Lights have made the decision to close for the evening.

Holiday tree recycling: Curbside collection, Zilker Park drop off events return

The city of Austin has been offering holiday tree recycling for over thirty years, giving Austinites' holiday trees new life as mulch and compost.

Austin lights up Zilker Park Holiday Tree

Austin's iconic Zilker Park Holiday Tree is back, lit up in all its glory. The city kicked off the season with carols and a few talented young artists.