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City of Austin Advises Minimal Exposure to Lady Bird Lake
The City of Austin is advising that people and animals not drink water or expose themselves for extended periods of time to Lady Bird Lake water until further notice.
Read More⟶Thank you, Austin for celebrating our city at Austin’s Birthday Bash!
On Saturday, August 3, Austinites gathered at Republic Square to celebrate Austin's birthday at the second annual Austin's Birthday Bash. There was something for everyone to enjoy – live music, great local food and treats, and fun activities for the whole family.
Read More⟶New Booker T. Washington Panel Unveiled at Wooldridge Square
On Juneteenth, we gathered at Wooldridge Square for the unveiling of the Booker T. Washington interpretive panel detailing the famed educator's visit to Austin in 1911.
Read More⟶Republic Square’s Blackbird Receives Public Art Award
The Blackbird sculpture in Republic Square by local artists, Joseph and Holly Kincannon has been nationally recognized as part of the Americans for the Arts 2019 Public Art Network (PAN) Year in Review!
Read More⟶A Glimpse Into Austin’s Rich History: Booker T. Washington at Wooldridge Square
Join us in celebrating downtown's history by commemorating Booker T. Washington’s visit to Wooldridge Square with the unveiling of a new interpretive panel.
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance welcomes Salt & Time Café to Republic Square
The Downtown Austin Alliance, along with Ben Runkle, founder of the nationally recognized local butcher shop and salumeria Salt & Time, have partnered to bring Salt & Time Café to Republic Square. The highly anticipated café is expected to open in late summer or early fall after interior build-out.
Read More⟶Help Shape the Future of Austin Parks
The Austin Parks & Recreation Department invites you to join us at the second set of community meetings to review initial findings from the analysis of park, recreation, program needs in Austin, and all community input to date.
Read More⟶Art City Austin Celebrated it’s 69th Year at Republic Square
Art City Austin's return to downtown last weekend was a blast! Art Alliance Austin transformed the square into an immersive experience, showcasing Austin's creative spirit through visual, musical, and culinary arts.
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