Austin Parks Foundation offering free Zilker Eagle rides on President's Day
The Austin Parks Foundation is offering the free rides in commemoration of President's Day on Feb. 17. The train is typically closed during the week. Anyone interested in riding can stop by the Train ...
Austin ramps up efforts to clear homeless encampments in city parks with $1.2M plan
AUSTIN, Texas — To quickly clean up and abate homeless encampments in city parks, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) has proposed ...
Austin Resource Recovery proposes $1.2M plan for encampment cleanup at city parks
As a way to prevent litter in city parks, Austin Resource Recovery proposed creating a team dedicated to performing ...
Austin gearing up for swim season, hiring lifeguards
The Aquatic Division of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department on Monday said it is gearing up for the 2025 swim season.
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Austin is increasing security at city parks and greenbelts following string of car break-ins
A sign at Pease Park warns people not to leave their belongings in their cars. After recent car break-ins, the City of Austin ...
Austin boosting encampment cleanup efforts in parks
Efforts to clean up encampments in Austin parks may soon get a $1 million boost. City leaders could create a special cleanup team.
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Austin plans to spend $50M on wildfire prevention, Balcones Canyonlands Preserve study
Up to $42 million over six years to Wright Tree Service Inc. for trimming around Austin Energy power lines based on routine ...
More bird flu found in Central Texas as black vultures in New Braunfels test positive
Bird flu is spreading among Central Texas wild birds as migration brings more and more birds here for the winter.
Two people in Travis County die as high levels of flu hit Austin area; What are symptoms?
Two adults have died from flu in Travis County this season.. COVID-19 is also around, but not at the same rate as flu.
Venomous snakes, drugs found in an Austin-area apartment near middle school
Texas Game Wardens found dozens of snakes and drugs in a Cameron, Texas, apartment near a middle school, leading to multiple ...
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Electric bikes prohibited in 2 Dripping Springs parks; limited use in others
Government City of Austin officially launches on-demand bulk ... Electric bikes, or e-bikes, will not be allowed in the two parks due to concerns over safety and traffic. The measure comes as there ...