Austin celebrates Independence Day
Most City offices will close July 4, though garbage collection and other Pay-As-You Throw services will not alter schedules. more...

Streets close for July Fourth events
The Austin Symphony Fourth of July concert and fireworks at Auditorium Shores will close areas of Lady Bird Lake and nearby roads from Friday morning until early Saturday morning. more...

Personal watercraft ban July 3 - 4
Personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices prohibited on Lake Austin from sunset Thursday, July 3 until sunrise Saturday, July 5. more...

Keep pets safe from fireworks this weekend
Tips from Town Lake Animal Center on protecting your dogs and cats from fireworks. more...

Cesar Chavez Street closure this weekend
Cesar Chavez Street east of Lavaca to east of Congress will be closed for improvements 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. July 5 - 6; The closure will include the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. more...

Public can develop Fire Chief recruitment profile
July 9 public meeting is Austin's chance to help the City develop a recruitment profile for the vacant Fire Chief position. more...

Certification workshop for small businesses
The Small and Minority Business Resources Department invites small business owners to attend a Certification 101 workshop 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 9. more...

Crosswalk temporarily closes
Crosswalk at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Sandra Muraida Way will be closed for four months. more...

Reduce your carbon footprint at coolaustin.org
New Web site is Austin's one-stop resource for information about reducing carbon emissions locally and globally. more...

Help stop animal cruelty in Austin
Training course teaches participants how to identify and report animal cruelty; the next class is 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. more...

Take the online traffic survey today
Austin drivers can help identify the most pressing driving safety issues in the community.