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#ATXCouncil adopts an update to the 2026 Austin/Travis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to identify the risks + mitigation efforts that can be taken to reduce wildfire in Central Texas. 🔥
ALT An Austin Fire truck putting out a grass fire.
#ATXCouncil approves Place-Based Enhancement agreements with Waverly North, Esters Follies, Escuelita del Alma, and the downtown Royal Blue Grocery to provide economic support for their operation needs. 🏪
ALT A collage of the four businesses receiving Place-Based Enhancement support.
Today’s #ATXCouncil meeting will begin shortly. The 53-item agenda includes updating wildfire planning, new equipment for forensics investigations, acquiring additional land for a nature preserve + more.
ALT Austin City Council Meeting today. #ATXCouncil
#ATXCouncil authorizes the purchase of a comparison microscope for Austin Forensic Science, used to examine toolmarks during firearm-related investigations such as markings on bullets + cartridge casings. Funding comes from a State forensic science improvement grant. 🔬
ALT A forensic firearms microscope.
#ATXCouncil votes to acquire nearly 7 acres of land adjacent to the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve's Bright Leaf Preserve tract to add additional protected space to the nature preserve. 🌳
ALT A map showing where 7 acres of land will be acquired near the Balcones Canyonland Preserve.
View the Council agenda at bit.ly/4zHwVOe. Follow Council actions at bit.ly/3UipHRF.
📺 Multiple ways to watch the meeting live: bit.ly/3sjJn9C.
👂 Listen on the radio at KAZI 88.7 FM.
#ATXCouncil approves a contract for independent fire hose inspection and testing to confirm hoses remain safe for use + meet National Fire Protection Association standards. 🚒
ALT Two Austin firefighters using a fire hose to put out a fire.
Skip Election Day lines and vote early. 🗳️ Early voting for the November 3 Election starts today and runs through Friday, Oct. 30 (including weekend days + some late hours!).
👉 Find voter resources at AustinTexas.gov/VoterInfo
Evite las filas el día de las elecciones y vote con anticipación. 🗳️ La votación anticipada para las elecciones del 3 de noviembre comienza hoy y continúa hasta el viernes 30 de octubre (incluye fines de semana y algunas horas nocturnas).
👉 Más info: AustinTexas.gov/VoterInfo
ALT Gráfico con el horizonte de Austin, las palabras '¡VOTE, su voto cuenta!', un diseño de una marca a todo color y el hipervínculo de AustinTexas.gov/VoterInfo.
Attend an Imagine Austin open house this October! 🏙️ Come learn and share your thoughts about the place type categories that will shape Austin's first citywide future land use map + guide how our city grows and develops. 🗺️
✅ More info: SpeakUpAustin.org/ImagineAus…
ALT Austin Planning Open Houses on October 20, 21, 24, 28, and 29th.
City of Austin retweeted
Austin 3-1-1 is updating phone service hours on November 1, 2026. Download the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app or go online to Austin311.org to submit your service request anytime.
A partir del 1 de Noviembre de 2026, Austin 3-1-1 actualizará su horario de atención telefónica. Descargue la aplicación móvil de Austin 3-1-1 o visite Austin311.org para enviar su solicitud de servicio en cualquier momento.
The November 2026 election provides the opportunity to vote on #ATXCouncil Candidates for Districts 1, 3, 5, 8, and 9, bond proposals, and potential city charter amendments, as well as many other state and federal government officials.
📌 Learn more at AustinTexas.gov/VoterInfo
Say hello to Austin’s new Data and Insights Hub! You can learn about what the City is working on, how decisions are informed, and how services are performing. ✅
Find all of our datasets, maps, reports + more on Performance ATX. 📊
👉 Check it out: bit.ly/4hKfVkb
ALT Data and Insight Hub website snapshot.
Today’s #ATXCouncil meeting will begin shortly. The 37-item agenda includes continued support for the ATX Floods web application, improvements for traffic conditions in north Austin, maintaining citywide athletic fields + more.
ALT Austin City Council Meeting today. #ATXCouncil
#ATXCouncil authorizes a contract for year-round maintenance of athletic and multi-use fields at various @AustinCityParks recreation centers including mowing, irrigation, fertilizing + more. ⚽
ALT An aerial view of Rosewood Park in Austin, Texas.
#ATXCouncil extends support of the @ATXfloods web application which provides real-time information on local flooding and dangerous road conditions + closures that impact public safety. 🚧 Check it out at ATXFloods.com.
ALT A map of central Austin on the ATX Floods webpage.
City of Austin retweeted
We had a great time yesterday! Areas of the park remain muddy, doors will be delayed today until 2pm so that we can prepare before your arrival. We expect cloudy skies with a chance of showers today, and muddy conditions in the park. Come prepared. Wear waterproof shoes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy and be patient as you make your way around the grounds. We will be sharing an updated performance schedule shortly.
