1. Austin Police safety tips for Hurricane Ike (News/Latest)
For Immediate Release Sept. 12, 2008 The Austin Police Department would like to remind citizens of Austin and those visiting to drive with caution as we see an increase in traffic, prepare for inclimate weather and implement shelter plans for guests...
2. Austin Water Receives Awards and High Ratings for Compliance and Water Quality (Newsflashes/Austin Press Releases)
For Immediate Release – July 14, 2008 AUSTIN — The Austin Water Utility's (AWU) South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant recently received a 6-year Platinum Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water ...
3. African American Cultural Heritage Facility (Newsflashes/Austin Press Releases)
Public meeting to solicit input for the future African American Cultural Heritage Facility on E. 11th St. For immediate release May 2, 2008 The public is invited to hear and comment on a staff presentation that will highlight developme...
4. AWU Gears Up for Mandatory Watering Schedule (Newsflashes/Austin Press Releases)
For Immediate Release – April 29, 2008 AUSTIN - The Austin Water Utility (AWU) will implement its mandatory watering schedule beginning Thursday, May 1. Residential customers with addresses ending in an odd number may water only on Wednesday...
5. Affected Residents Advised to Continue to Boil Water (Newsflashes/Austin Press Releases)
For Immediate Release – April 30, 2008 AUSTIN - The Austin Water Utility (AWU) is advising residents in affected area of the 24" water main break near West Mary and South 7th to continue to boil their water before consumption. Residents...
6. African American Quality of Life Initiative accomplishments highlighted (News/Latest)
For immediate release April 24, 2008 The City of Austin has made tremendous progress in implementing community desires during the past two years of the African American Quality of Life Initiative, according to a project update presented ...
7. April 12 lead abatement event (News/Latest)
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2008 City event April 12 offers residents information on lead abatement, testing The City of Austin will host a Remove the Lead Intake Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the St. James Epis...
8. Austin earns StormReady certification (Newsflashes/Austin Press Releases)
For immediate release March 21, 2008 The City of Austin today was recognized by the National Weather Service as one of four areas in Central Texas to be certified as "StormReady." The "StormReady" program recognizes commun...
9. Austin secures 3000 acres for environmental protection and public access (Newsflashes/Austin Press Releases)
For Immediate Release February 14, 2008 Austin Mayor Will Wynn today announced the completion of a long-sought land conservation purchase by the City of Austin that will protect more than 3,000 acres of important habitat and water-qualit...
10. Auto thieves targeting specific vehicles (Newsflashes/Austin Press Releases)
For immediate release Feb. 11, 2008 The Austin Police Department Auto Theft Interdiction Unit is urging owners of large Ford model pickups and Dodge pickups to be aware that auto thieves are targeting their vehicles. Vehicle theft is ...
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