Austin helps Houston clean up Ike mess
Municipal employees roll into Texas' biggest city to restore electric service, remove debris and clear roads. more...
Possible delay for trash, recycling collection
Due to service changes and Hurricane Ike complications, customers may experience delayed collections; call 311 for missed trash collection; hold missed recyclables and yard trimmings until next week. more...
Shelter operations continue
Additional services are being made available to Hurricane Ike evacuees who need assistance with housing and food. more...
Resources for Ike evacuees
FEMASocial Security AdministrationCapital Area Food Bank of TexasFood stamps, Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesDisaster Unemployment Benefits
Exhibit commemorates Mexican Independence Day
"Nuestras Tradiciones" exhibit includes the family tree of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, photographs and other historical documents that depict celebrations of Diez y Sies de Septiembre in Austin. more...
New Austin floodplain maps
New maps reveal changes in Austin's floodplains; Homeowners, business owners and renters who live near a creek should check their status at www.cityofaustin.org/watershed/flood.htm. more...
Lawn watering restrictions still in effect
Through Sept. 30, residential odd-numbered addresses only water Wednesday and Saturday; even-numbered addresses only water Thursday and Sunday; do not water 10 a.m - 7 p.m. more...
Single stream recycling begins in October
Single Stream allows customers to mix recyclable paper, plastic and glass in one bin that will be delivered beginning in October. more...
State Property Tax Notice
THE CITY OF AUSTIN ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $20.30.
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