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Grand Opening of The Confluence

6+ hour, 46+ min ago  (80+ words) City of Austin (. gov) Grand Opening of The Confluence Join Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin on Saturday, June 6, 2026 for the grand opening of The Confluence, the second phase of the Waterloo Greenway project. Affordable event parking will…...

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austintexas. gov > emergency-management > news > wildfire-awareness-month-activities-encouraged

Wildfire Awareness Month Activities Encouraged

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (566+ words) While conditions for a wildfire to spread are currently low due to recent heavy rains in the region, that means wildfire could be especially dangerous later this summer in the dryer, hotter months. Vegetation like native tallgrasses, trees, and bushes…...

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austintexas. gov > resource-recovery > road-zero-waste > what-plastics-can-and-cant-be-recycled-curbside

What plastics can (and can't) be recycled curbside

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (221+ words) Recycling plastic helps reduce landfill waste and supports Austin's zero waste goals. However, not all plastics belong in your blue recycling cart. This guide explains what is accepted curbside and how to properly handle items that are not. Accepted curbside…...

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austintexas. gov > emergency-management > news > city-austin-hazard-mitigation-action-plan-update-draft-ready-review

City of Austin Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update Draft Ready for Review

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (178+ words) Austin Emergency Management has developed the City's Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP). A draft copy of the Plan is available for the public to review on AEM's Emergency Plans webpage. Comments and other feedback may be emailed to pmorris@h2opartnersusa. com....

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austintexas. gov > ti-et > climate > news > austin-joins-national-effort-protect-vulnerable-residents-extreme-heat

Austin Joins National Effort to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Extreme Heat

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (496+ words) The City of Austin has joined forces with major cities across the country in a new effort to protect communities from the growing threat of extreme heat. Austin Climate Action and Resilience - Austin Joins National Effort To Protect Vulnerable Residents…...

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austintexas. gov > watershed-protection > news > austin-watershed-protection-invites-community-flood-safety-fest-april-18

Austin Watershed Protection Invites Community to Flood Safety Fest on April 18

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (137+ words) Austin, TX - Austin Watershed Protection invites the public and members of the media to this year's Flood Safety Fest, a free, family-friendly event focused on flood awareness, safety education, and community engagement. The event will be Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12 to…...

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1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (13+ words) City of Austin Completes January Drive Flood Risk Reduction Project'City of Austin (. gov)...

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austintexas. gov > ne-np > climate > nature-city-austin-blog > stories-through-nature-unexpected-surprises

Stories Through Nature: Unexpected Surprises

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (119+ words) Written by Evelyn; September 28, 2020 This'surprise has brought around a lot of good things though. I am happy to be spending more time with my friends and family at home. I have had more opportunities arise and I'm getting to know…...

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austintexas. gov > ne-np > climate > nature-city-austin-blog > stories-through-nature-exploration

Stories Through Nature: Exploration

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (215+ words) City of Austin (. gov) Stories Through Nature: Exploration Written by Antonia; October 23, 2020 One of the most exciting aspects of leaving for college, for me, was the fact that I would have so many new areas to explore. So, of course,…...

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austintexas. gov > watershed-protection > news > austin-receives-2026-john-patton-community-project-award-flood-safety

Austin Receives 2026 John Patton Community Project Award for Flood Safety

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (401+ words) City of Austin (. gov) - Austin Receives 2026 John Patton Community Project Award For Flood Safety Austin Receives 2026 John Patton Community Project Award for Flood Safety Austin selected as the 2026 winner of the John Patton Community Project Award by the Texas Floodplain…...