Rhoda Mae Kerr is Austin's new Fire Chief
The Austin City Council unanimously confirmed Little Rock, Ark., Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr as the first female Fire Chief of the Austin Fire Department. more...

City Council highlights for Nov. 20
Council action include purchase of conservation land near Barton Springs Recharge Zone, replacement ambulances for EMS and educating Austin youth about the dangers of tobacco. more...

North Village Branch Library to close temporarily
Branch Library will close for approximately five months beginning Dec. 1 to prepare for new library building. more...

2009 People's Gallery call for applications
Austin area artists, galleries, museums and arts organizations are encouraged to apply for the 2009 People's Gallery exhibition at City Hall. more...

Video-on-demand for Austin Council meetings
New video-on-demand service offers complete video coverage of City Council meetings; video available beginning with Sept. 8, 2008, Council meeting. more...

Find nationwide directory information online
Directory information for 14 million U.S. businesses and 135 million U.S. households available at all Library locations and from computers anywhere to Austin Public Library cardholders. more...