The lowest score Austin received was for its park amenities, 31 points, which had 2.4 basketball hoops, 1.3 dog parks, 2.1 playgrounds and 1.2 bathrooms per 10,000 people, according to the report.

If you're a fan of water parks – and who wouldn’t be with these July temperatures? – check out the story of local water parks, past and present.

AUSTIN, Texas - Could a parks maintenance fee be added to your utility bill? Council Member Paige Ellis (District 8) is proposing the fee to help with parks funding ahead of city budget talks.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austinites may soon have to pay more to help maintain and improve city parks. One city councilmember is proposing a new parks maintenance fee as the city faces a $33 million ...

According to a report from the firm Angelou Economics, 2024’s ACL brought in almost $535 million to the Austin economy, and since the festival started in 2002, it has made more than $4.1 billion ...

Zebra mussels are similar to another invasive mollusk, the quagga mussel, which has not been detected in Colorado’s lakes and ...

On a blistering June morning, Andy Sipocz brushes his fingers through the thick, sawgrass fronds rising higher than his head beside a creek in the Texas Hill Country.

Comedy shows, festivals, and live music are on the agenda in the days ahead. Enjoy a cultural experience at the Sama Sama Art Festival or see comedians like Mo Amer and George Lopez on stage. Check ...

Parks over I-35: In final push, some Austin city … News / May 21, 2025 / 09:06 PM CDT ...