100+ local, regional artists announced as part of Hot Summer Nights lineup
The annual music festival will feature dozens of free performances featuring more than 100 local and regional artists with a mix of both established and up-and-coming acts.
The annual music festival will feature dozens of free performances featuring more than 100 local and regional artists with a mix of both established and up-and-coming acts.
Very hot temperatures continue, isolated showers possible
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into evening.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into evening.
Scientists say toxic algae can be deadly for dogs, people
The city is urging people and pets to not get in the water if it’s warm or stagnant, or if they see any algae. If you do, rinse off after going for a swim.
The city is urging people and pets to not get in the water if it’s warm or stagnant, or if they see any algae. If you do, rinse off after going for a swim.
Austin Resource Recovery adjusts cart set-out time for operator safety
This change allows operators, or sanitation drivers, to begin collecting recycling, composting, trash, large brush and bulk items one hour earlier, helping to prevent them from performing collections during the hottest hours of the day.
This change allows operators, or sanitation drivers, to begin collecting recycling, composting, trash, large brush and bulk items one hour earlier, helping to prevent them from performing collections during the hottest hours of the day.
Lakeway accepting applications for Spirit of Freedom Monument engravings
Those added this year will also be recognized at the City of Lakeway's annual Veterans Day Ceremony in November.
Those added this year will also be recognized at the City of Lakeway's annual Veterans Day Ceremony in November.
Dropping water levels affecting emergency services on Central Texas lakes
In past drought years, ESD1 has docked at local marinas but on a temporary basis. Finding long term space now in deep water for the dock and boat is proving difficult.
In past drought years, ESD1 has docked at local marinas but on a temporary basis. Finding long term space now in deep water for the dock and boat is proving difficult.
$50K reward being offered for info leading to arrest of suspect in deadly pedestrian hit-and-run crash
The friends of the victim in a deadly hit-and-run crash are offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
The friends of the victim in a deadly hit-and-run crash are offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
CapMetro suspending MetroRail service for maintenance July 15-23
CapMetro is suspending all MetroRail service for a week to perform required maintenance along the 32-mile rail line.
CapMetro is suspending all MetroRail service for a week to perform required maintenance along the 32-mile rail line.
Monkeypox is now considered community spread in Austin-Travis County
As of Tuesday, six monkeypox cases and seven presumptive cases were confirmed in Austin-Travis County. The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks.
As of Tuesday, six monkeypox cases and seven presumptive cases were confirmed in Austin-Travis County. The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks.
Above normal temperatures expected to continue through week
Above normal temperatures with highs at or above 100 are expected to continue across most areas for the next several days.
Above normal temperatures with highs at or above 100 are expected to continue across most areas for the next several days.
11 pounds of fentanyl found in car battery, APD says
The CDC said fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine and a major contributor to overdoses in the United States.
The CDC said fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine and a major contributor to overdoses in the United States.
Austin ISD details $2.2B bond proposal for school upgrades
A focal point of both versions of the proposal are safety upgrades, something many parents have called for in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.
A focal point of both versions of the proposal are safety upgrades, something many parents have called for in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.
Transportation department launches pilot program to clear up scooter congestion downtown
As of late June, no more than 100 scooters per provider are allowed on Congress Avenue between Lady Bird Lake and the Capitol. Additionally, no more than five scooters are allowed on each block face.
As of late June, no more than 100 scooters per provider are allowed on Congress Avenue between Lady Bird Lake and the Capitol. Additionally, no more than five scooters are allowed on each block face.
City of Austin to bring in more 'speed display' signs for targeted roadways
The Austin City Council approved a more than $600,000 contract with Traffic Logix Corporation to add 25 more by the end of July.
The Austin City Council approved a more than $600,000 contract with Traffic Logix Corporation to add 25 more by the end of July.
1 dead following jet ski crash at Lake Austin
One person is dead after a jet ski crash at Lake Austin on Tuesday, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
One person is dead after a jet ski crash at Lake Austin on Tuesday, Austin-Travis County EMS said.
City investigating after dog dies at 'Barking Springs', exposure to toxic algae suspected
Barking Springs is the part of Barton Creek downstream from Barton Springs Pool. The cause of death is unknown, but exposure to toxic algae is a possibility.
Barking Springs is the part of Barton Creek downstream from Barton Springs Pool. The cause of death is unknown, but exposure to toxic algae is a possibility.
Parks across Austin receive grants, awards from Austin Parks Foundation
A total of $15,600 in grants will fund specific amenities as part of each park's overall vision plan implementation, while $125,000 will go towards Design Services awards to provide the plans that are necessary for the development of and/or improvements within the parks.
A total of $15,600 in grants will fund specific amenities as part of each park's overall vision plan implementation, while $125,000 will go towards Design Services awards to provide the plans that are necessary for the development of and/or improvements within the parks.
Travis County, Austin Public Health host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics July 12-15
No appointments are required for these COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
No appointments are required for these COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
Hot, dry conditions creating high wildfire potential across Texas
Stay wildfire aware. If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property.
Stay wildfire aware. If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property.
Texas murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong escapes charge for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
The motion to dismiss was granted "without prejudice," meaning prosecutors can re-file the charge again in the future if they think it’s necessary.
The motion to dismiss was granted "without prejudice," meaning prosecutors can re-file the charge again in the future if they think it’s necessary.