Cesar Chavez Street closes Saturday
Cesar Chavez Street will close for paving from east of Lavaca to east of Congress, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26; the closure will include the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. more...

Proposed 2009 budget presented to Council
Proposed budget emphasizes minimum impact to services for Austin residents in spite of rising costs and moderate economic growth. more...

City Council highlights for July 24
Council actions include setting public hearings for the 2009 budget, restoring endangered species habitat and financing the Neighborhood Commercial Management Program. more...

ABIA security Checkpoint 3 limits operation
During Checkpoint 3 renovation, travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time; project should be complete July 28, 2008. more...

City Hall certified as a wildlife habitat
City Hall provides haven for songbirds, butterflies and other wildlife; first city hall in Texas to receive habitat certification. more...

Austin has a new Director of Public Works
Howard Lazarus, a professional engineer with more than 25 years experience in the public and private sectors, will lead the City of Austin's Public Works Department. more...

Your swimming pool can be more energy efficient
If you are planning to replace your old pool pump or build a new pool, choose an Austin Energy qualified variable-speed pump and motor and earn a $200 rebate. more...

Austin Police mark Watch Your Car Month
Residents can have their vehicle identification numbers etched for free on windows and participate in other auto theft programs at a series of Austin Police Department events. more...

Austin Music Memorial seeks nominations
The Austin Music Memorial honors individuals who made important contributions to music and the Austin music community; Nominations accepted through Oct. 1, 2008. more...

Patriotic quilts honor soldiers
Yarborough Branch of the Austin Public Library hosts "Red, White and Blue," an exhibit of 12 patriotic quilts through July 25. more...

There's still time to adopt a cat this summer
As part of "Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Summer," pay reduced fees for younger cats or no fees for cats more than five years old. more...