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Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho Activity Center has reported a large number of bikes were stolen early Sunday morning. According to an Instagram post from the community center near Festival Beach, the bikes were used in youth cycling education programs “from early childhood Learn to Ride, through teen and young adult competitive mountain biking” and the theft […]

The Waze app will now offer more information to Austin drivers by using an existing data set that tracks the status of city traffic lights. The city’s Transportation and Public Works Department explained the integration in its newsletter, saying, “Now, whenever a traffic signal is flashing, that data set integrates with Waze maps so drivers […]

As of Sunday, Aug. 18, both Montopolis and Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District pools are closed for the season. Montopolis Pool will be closed for extensive renovations, which are expected to be completed in spring 2026. When done, the new pool facilities will offer changing rooms, zero-depth entry, shaded areas, picnic spots and a waterslide. […]

As part of an ongoing effort to help prepare our community for emergencies, Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host a pop-up at the Ruiz Branch Library from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. HSEM representatives and other staff members will be on hand to offer information, tips and supplies. In addition, the […]

For the second year in a row, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center’s ¡Viva México! celebration will take place at another location while the ESB-MACC is closed for renovations. The Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center, at 2100 East 3rd St., will host this Austin tradition that pays tribute to both Mexico’s Independence Day […]

Applications are open for the city Equity Office’s 2024-25 Equity Mini Grant Fund, offering support for local grassroots organizations that prioritize immigrant advocacy (meaning refugees, asylees, undocumented people, parolees, etc.), solidarity with unhoused people and anti-displacement/displacement prevention. The mini grants of $10,000, $20,000 and $30,000 are intended to reduce challenges for smaller organizations to help […]

The Asian American Resource Center will be closed to the public next week from Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 23. It will reopen on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. During the closure, which is taking place to perform routine maintenance, no programs or events will be held. More information about the closure and […]

Waterloo Greenway Conservancy announced the return of its free, family-friendly community programming this fall. On Tuesday mornings at 10, Sept. 17 through Oct. 15, the park will host its “Morning Glories” educational series that “provides hands-on activities and programs to promote literacy, bilingual storytelling, music, dance, cultural learnings, and nature play,” according to a press […]

Austin Parks Foundation has added to its course of free fitness, play, movies and art programs for all ages. The foundation announced new dates for Fitness in the Park with Habitat Retreats, which will hold Monday Movement sunrise yoga at 7 a.m. followed by a swim at Barton Springs. The group will also host a […]

The Dougherty Arts Center is currently accepting applications for ceramic artists for its visual artist residency program. The program offers space, facilities and professional contact intended to help develop recipients as artists, with benefits that include studio space, access to kiln firing and glazes, and promotion through Dougherty’s digital presence and a resident exhibition. “This […]

Council Member Paige Ellis took to X on Tuesday to declare that she was “fighting to keep pools affordable and accessible for all” after word got out that this year’s budget included increased fees for Austin pools. Ellis explained that, during today’s budget hearing, staff would bring forth an amendment to keep fees at the current […]

Pete Winstead, 84, one of Austin’s best-known civic leaders, passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Winstead was a founding member of the Winstead PC Law firm, which started in Dallas in 1973. The firm expanded to Austin as well as Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, the Woodlands, New York City and Charlotte, […]