2 arrested in connection to Austin parks car break-ins, credit card fraud

The suspects are connected to vehicle break-ins around Austin parks and credit card fraud, police say. AUSTIN, Texas — The ...
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Austin City Council looks at cuts to EMS, public health and parks services after Prop Q fails

Last weekend, staff in Austin’s budget office proposed cuts that reach across many city departments, including nearly $6.3 ...

Texas parks now have a new plan to manage invasive feral hogs

Feral hogs are causing serious problems in Texas national parks, damaging ecosystems, cultural sites and visitor experiences ...

How a specialty beer raises thousands of dollars for Austin parks each year

On Saturday, a few hours after this year's fall iteration of It's My Park Day wrapped up, Zilker Brewing co-founder Patrick ...

A tax hike for you, perks for them: Inside Austin City Council's spending habits

An ongoing American-Statesman review of Austin City Council spending shows members are donating taxpayer funds to political ...

Revised Austin budget includes cuts for social services, public safety

A budget proposal from Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax lays out changes to the $6.3 billion spending plan City Council ...
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Austin Parks and Recreation Enforces Burning Ban on City Parklands Amid High Fire Threat

Austin Parks and Recreation has imposed a burn ban in all city parks due to high fire risk, prohibiting wood or charcoal fires but allowing propane stoves in designated areas. Violators face fines.

Austin-Travis County EMS faces $6.2 million cut in newly revised proposed city budget

After voters rejected Prop Q, the City of Austin now has to balance a budget without more than $109 million dollars in ...

Austin enacts burn ban in city parks amid wildfire risk

Austin Parks imposed a burn ban across all city parks, prohibiting campfires and grilling due to elevated wildfire risk. Violators could face fines ranging from $300 to $500, officials said.