Lane reductions on Lamar Bridge
As part of the City's Bridge Maintenance Program, lanes on the Lamar Bridge will be reduced this weekend. more...

City names four finalists for Austin Fire Chief
Austin City Manager Marc Ott today announced the four finalists chosen to proceed to the next phase of the selection process for Austin Fire Chief. more...

Persimmon, Live Oak trees share Tree of the Year
Austin residents nominated favorite individual trees in the spring; small and large native trees noted for size, history and magnificence. more...

Food handler registration implemented
This month the City Code adds a requirement for Food Handler training and registration; registration is required for any employee who works with unpackaged food, food equipment, food utensils or food contact surfaces. more...

Explore Austin's locally owned businesses
Small Business Development Program unveils a new Web resource that highlights small, locally owned Austin businesses using an online interactive map - www.explorelocalaustin.org. more...

Austin rolls out Single Stream Recycling
Customers no longer need to sort their recyclables and more types of items can be recycled, including rigid plastics #1-7 and boxboard. more...

Shape the future of the East Riverside corridor
Tell the City what you think is appropriate now and in the future for the East Riverside Corridor by taking an online survey, available until Oct. 20.

New library branch hours begin
As part of new City budget, libraries will close Thursday or Friday; geographic coordination ensures no area in Austin will be without library service on any day more...