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Start with official services, then browse carefully sourced Austin reporting by topic. This page keeps the useful everyday links in one place without presenting third-party information as our own.
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Official Austin services
City informationCouncil agendasSee upcoming Austin City Council meetings, agendas and voting records.Open official page ↗Weather serviceAustin weatherForecasts, watches and warnings from the National Weather Service.Open official page ↗Roads & travelRoad conditionsLive incidents, closures and road conditions from the official Texas map.Open official page ↗Official eventsWhat’s onBrowse public meetings, community events and activities across Austin.Open official page ↗
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City Hall & developmentCouncil decisions, planning, public spending and major projects.Roads & transportRoad works, transit, closures and changes affecting local journeys.Schools & educationSchool districts, colleges, campuses and opportunities for families.Business & openingsEmployers, development, independent businesses and the local economy.Community & eventsLocal people, organisations, public events and things to do.Public safetyCarefully sourced reporting on major police, fire and safety updates.
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