2021

Construction crews are preparing to begin work on Parkfield Drive in the second of three phases of work aimed at improving safety and mobility on the street and making pedestrians and motorists alike a whole lot happier. The planned improvements, which will be between Payton Gin Road and Mearns Meadow Boulevard, include “shortening the crossing distance for […]

With plans moving forward for a massive $4.9 billion project to expand and lower Interstate 35 through downtown Austin, the city and the Downtown Austin Alliance have turned their attention to how “cap and stitch” might help close the gap. The public is invited to weigh in on the plan via a new virtual open […]

Given the recent appearance of the Omicron variant, Austin officials are inviting everyone to watch fireworks “from afar” this New Year’s Eve. Though the fireworks will be set off from Vic Mathias Shores as usual, vendors and entertainment will not be in the park, and everyone is encouraged to watch from a safe distance to […]

Without a doubt, getting vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to protect yourself and others from Covid-19. So, what’s the second most important thing you can do? Help other community members get vaccinated, of course. One very practical way to help is to lend a hand at a vaccine clinic. Sign up […]

Austin Water is seeking community ambassadors – volunteers to help the utility reach out and engage the community in its efforts to update Austin’s 100-year water resource plan, Water Forward. The ambassadors “will engage with people in their networks to have conversations about water supply and demand issues, identify key concerns and priorities for these […]