Beth Bond

Even though it’s too chilly for most to consider swim weather, the Aquatic Division of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department is busy. It is now hiring hundreds of lifeguards (ages 15 and older) starting at $21.63 per hour. Training is ongoing, with March 16-22 holding a number of opportunities during spring break. The city points […]

Central Health is hosting the first of several community conversations 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, as a chance for members of the community to share with the Central Health Board of Managers and senior leadership their thoughts on improving health care in Travis County. The gathering, which will begin with an update on […]

All are invited to Art in the Park, hosted by Art Spark Texas and McBeth Recreation Center. The family-friendly event is billed as an “inclusive arts festival that celebrates creativity, connection, and diversity,” and it is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Fiesta Gardens Pavilion, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia […]

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, for the new-and-improved playscape at Davis-White Northeast Neighborhood Park at 6705 Crystalbrook Drive. The playscape for ages 5 to 12 has been replaced, as well as the swings, and additions include a new arch swing with a saucer-style swing set, ADA benches and an […]

Austin ISD student testing scores are returning to prepandemic levels and are higher than the state, peer-districts and the nationwide average, according to results from a reading and math assessment given to a sample of fourth and eighth grade students nationwide. The National Assessment of Educational Progress “results are an encouraging sign that Austin ISD […]

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to enter the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department’s 2025 flood safety video contest. Participants will create a 30-second public service announcement on the message “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Flood safety education is critical for protecting lives during heavy rains because Austin is in Flash […]

The Julia C. Butridge Gallery, within the Dougherty Arts Center on Barton Springs Road, has put out a call for artists for its 2026 gallery season. Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply for a chance to showcase their work in a city-owned space known for its vibrant and diverse exhibitions. “This is […]

City administrative offices and other facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 21. But many city services will continue to operate as normal, including utilities payments, Austin Resource Recovery curbside collections (they will follow regular schedules) and the Parks and Recreation Department […]

A multifamily property near the Domain and along the Northern Walnut Creek Trail called Twelve100 has been acquired by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) and is intended to preserve affordability near major job and entertainment centers. “With a large multifamily property in the AHFC portfolio, the City of Austin can ensure access to affordable […]

CapMetro is bringing tap-to-pay to Austin’s buses and trains in March and is seeking community feedback on these upgrades at an in-person meeting at 5:30-6:30 p.m. today, Jan. 14, at Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 2910 E. Fifth St., in the Rosa Parks Boardroom. The proposed changes with new machines will allow riders to tap-to-pay with […]

The city’s Development Services Department is inviting residents to a Brown Bag Lunch & Learn session, intended to shed light on the city’s Environmental Inspection processes. Amanda Wyrick from the Environmental Inspections team will discuss erosion and sedimentation controls, tree protection and the inspections needed during development. It’s scheduled for noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, […]

People interested in serving on the Community Development Commission – a 15-member board that “advises (City Council) in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with emphasis on federally funded programs,” according to a press release – can apply for a role on this board with […]