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Starting December 31th through January 3th, dining service will be limited to hours from 6 am to 10:30 pm.

CITY OF AUSTIN: COVID-19 is Third-Leading Cause of Death in Austin-Travis County

This week, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics released the 2019 leading causes of death data for Travis County

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN: Desalination Breakthrough Could Lead to Cheaper Water Filtration

Producing clean water at a lower cost could be on the horizon after researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and Penn State solved a complex problem that had baffled scientists for decades, until now.

AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY: City Moved To Risk Level Stage 5

The City of Austin has moved to risk level Stage 5.

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde Dec. 31

First, I hope you have had an opportunity to rest and relax during this winter break, and most importantly that you have remained safe and healthy.

CITY OF AUSTIN: Community Reached Stage 5 Of #COVID19 Risk-Based Guidelines

Our community has reached Stage 5 of the #COVID19 risk-based guidelines.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS: Testosterone Nasal Spray to Treat Anxiety Disorders

A testosterone-containing nasal spray received its second U.S. patent and its first patent in Europe, making it the first testosterone therapy licensed to treat anxiety disorders.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: To Host Holiday No Refusal DWI Initiative

At the time of this press release, the Austin Police Department (APD) has responded to 86 traffic fatalities this year compared to 82 at the same time in 2019.

AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Annual Meeting February 3, 2021

Join us for the Chamber's Annual Meeting, our premier member event where we celebrate the Austinite of the Year and Volunteers of the Year, learn about the Chamber's priorities for 2021, and announce the 2021 Chamber Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY: Congratulations to LASA students in the LBJ Choir: Abelardo Surigao and Suhun Kim for making it to the Final Round of TMEA All-State Choir

Austin ISD Choir students competed in the second round of the TMEA All-State Choir virtual audition process Nov. 28th - Dec. 2nd.

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Legislative Priorities Deep Dive

Join us Wednesday, Jan. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom for our Legislative Priorities Deep Dive.

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Partners with Junior League of Austin for 34th Annual Coats for Kids

Austin ISD and Coats for Kids didn’t allow a pandemic to slow their mission of bringing some warmth to children this holiday season.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS: Top UT Austin Rankings of 2020

2020 posed unique challenges to the UT Austin community, but Longhorns rallied together to ensure the university carried out its research and educational mission in the midst of it all.

CITY OF AUSTIN: Public Health Reminds Families about COVID-19 Holiday Safety

Austin Public Health (APH) is reminding Austin-Travis County about holiday safety ahead of the winter holidays.

CITY OF AUSTIN: Austin’s New Year 2020 | Virtual Celebration

The tradition continues—virtually! Austin's New Year is the City of Austin's official New Year's Eve celebration.

CITY OF AUSTIN: Community Organizations are Invited to Host Community Conversations

While the Council District-led community conversations are coming to an end in January 2021, community organizations are invited to continue hosting meetings for their members.

CITY OF AUSTIN: Council Approves Street Impact Fees to Pay for New Growth

Making sure new development pays its fair share of its impact on Austin’s roadways, the City Council today adopted Street Impact Fees that will be assessed on new developments to help finance needed roadway capacity improvements.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN: 2 Texas Engineers Honored Among Top Inventors in U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin Source: The University of Texas at Austin

AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY: Next Electric Lady Bird Submission