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Official page for the City of Austin | Call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 for help Austin is the capital city of Texas and the seat of Travis County. Census).

Located in Central Texas, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 10th most populous city in the United States. Austin has a population of 964,177 (2022 U.S. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metropolitan area, which has a population of over 2,421,115 (2022 U.S.

10/09/2026

Yesterday, worked through an agenda which included maintaining citywide athletic fields, improvements for traffic conditions in north Austin, continued support for the ATX Floods web application + more. Watch the meeting at bit.ly/4zsk2re.

Here are a few highlights:

👮 City Council renewed a contract for the training system used by Austin Police Department to keep officers in compliance with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

👷 Council members approved construction services for the Rutland/Parkfield Roundabout project to improve safety and mobility in North Austin. Funding comes from Austin's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. Learn more: bit.ly/4i8yOgF

🚧 City Council extends support of the ATX Floods web application which provides real-time information on local flooding and dangerous road conditions + closures that impact public safety. Check it out at ATXFloods.com.

⚽ Council members authorized a contract for year-round maintenance of athletic and multi-use fields at various Austin Parks and Recreation Department recreation centers including mowing, irrigation, fertilizing + more.

10/08/2026

Attending Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) weekend 2? Remember these safety tips from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Commander Chhabra. 👇

👟 Wear proper shoes that prevent slipping, falling, + provide support for walking.
😷 Bring any medications you might need to accommodate dusty conditions + underlying medical conditions you may have.
🚰 Drink plenty of water BEFORE + DURING the event.
📲 Download the What3Words app on your phone.
⚕️Take care of yourself + remember ACL has medical tents nearby!

🔗 Check out the Official 2026 Guide at https://www.aclfestival.com/guide

10/08/2026

Today’s meeting will begin shortly. The 37-item agenda includes continued support for the ATX Floods web application, improvements for traffic conditions in north Austin, maintaining citywide athletic fields + more.

View the Council agenda at bit.ly/4y3irqI. Follow Council actions at bit.ly/4j6wMPh.

📺 Multiple ways to watch the meeting live: bit.ly/3sjJn9C.

👂 Listen on the radio at KAZI 88.7 FM.

10/06/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💃🪅🪇🎉

We’re celebrating with an Austin themed Lotería featuring the places, art, and traditions that shape our city. Each card highlights a meaningful piece of Austin’s vibrant Hispanic heritage, starting with the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor & Cultural District.

The cultural district is dedicated to preserving the stories, art, and traditions that reflect the legacy of Austin’s Mexican American community. 🪧

🔗 Learn more at https://mexic-artemuseum.org/5th-street-mexican-american-heritage-corridor-district

10/03/2026

Day 2 ACL Festival delayed open until 2 p.m.

We had a great time yesterday! Areas of the park remain muddy, doors will be delayed today until 2pm so that we can prepare before your arrival. We expect cloudy skies with a chance of showers today, and muddy conditions in the park. Come prepared. Wear waterproof shoes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy and be patient as you make your way around the grounds. We will be sharing an updated performance schedule shortly.

10/01/2026

Whether you're a local or just in town for the weekend, we want everyone to have a fun + safe time at Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) ! 🎶🏙️

📌 Official 2026 Guide: https://www.aclfestival.com/guide

10/01/2026

⛈️ Locally heavy rainfall is predicted at various times through the weekend.

Potential times of greatest concern:
- Thursday morning into Thursday afternoon
- Thursday evening into Friday morning

📲 Monitor US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas & local media for updates on the weather forecast.

🚧 If you need to drive, find road closure information at ATXFloods.com or the X (Twitter) account. Anytime you see water flowing over a road, find another route — Turn Around, Don't Drown!

09/29/2026

Join us for The People's Gallery opening reception on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 6–9pm!

We're proud to spotlight the incredible local and regional artists selected for this season's exhibition—on display for thousands of visitors each year.

The exhibition will remain on display at Austin City Hall through May 26, 2028.
🆓 The 1st floor gallery is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
🏛️ Tours of the 2nd and 3rd floor galleries are available by appointment only.

Visit AustinTexas.gov/ACME for more information.

09/27/2026

The City of Austin and the City’s Ethics Review Commission will sponsor live candidate panels for the November 2026 City Council + Mayoral elections. Learn about candidates running to be the next Councilmember for districts, 1, 3, and 9.

Join us for our last few candidate panels, moderated by League of Women Voters Austin Area

🗳️ Learn more: AustinTexas.gov/VoterInfo

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301 W 2nd Street
Austin, TX
78701

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+15129742000

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http://AustinTexas.gov/

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