APD's Operation Blue Santa toy drop-off held at Zilker Park
Normally, the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade is the largest contributor, bringing in batches of donated gifts. However, this year and last year it was canceled due to COVID-19.
APD releases no refusal stats for weekend one of ACL Music Festival
Of the 33 arrests made during the initiative, over 80 percent of them started as 911 calls for service which included 15 collisions, according to police.
Men arrested for stealing cellphones during the ACL Music Festival
The suspects would bump into the victims they were targeting and then get into arguments with them. They would remove sim cards from stolen cell phones so they couldn't be tracked.
Young artists asked to enter Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest
Artists ages 5-10 can enter and the top three winners from each category will be publicly recognized and get to help light the Zilker Holiday Tree.
Billie Eilish calls out Texas over abortion law during performance in Austin: 'I'm sick and tired of old men'
The star also had choice words for climate change deniers.
ACL Festival delays Friday start due to weather, impacts on Zilker Park
In a post on social media, ACL said the decision was made due to the inclement weather overnight. The gates will now open at 3 p.m.
Pharmacies, clinics offer rapid COVID-19 testing for ACL attendees
Austin-area pharmacies and clinics are stepping up to provide COVID-19 tests for those needing one to attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
City approves ACL Music Festival's COVID health & safety plan
While Austin City Limits Music Festival's plan was approved, officials say final approval of the event “is still contingent on the ability to support the healthcare and safety system.”
Could more Austin events be put on hold because of COVID-19?
With less than two months to go, all signs point to Austin City Limits Music Festival still taking over Zilker Park in October.
Lou Neff Road closure extends through August 7 says PARD
During this road closure, Austin Parks Foundation is asking Zilker Park visitors to take alternate forms of transportation, including bicycles, ride-sharing, and public transportation.
City of Austin looking for input on future of Zilker Park
Zilker Park is the "violet crown" jewel of Austin. The City of Austin is looking for public input on preserving and/or updating the park long term. Austin Parks & Rec joined Good Day Austin Saturday morning to talk about it.
VIDEO: 'Super Flower Blood Moon' celestial event seen over Austin
The timelapse was taken by Christopher V Sherman, who said he captured it Wednesday morning over Zilker Park
2021 ACL Music Festival sells out both weekends in record time
Headliners for the 2021 event include country legend George Strait, Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, Miley Cyrus, Rufus Du Sol, DaBaby, and Erykah Badu.
Austin Parks Foundation announces Zilker Eagle as name of new train
In May 2019 the Zilker Zephyr was taken out of commission after more than two decades. It made its final appearance in February 2020.
Outdoor Barton Springs Road Bridge mural to be part of new Zilker Train
The Austin Parks Foundation is asking artists to submit designs for an outdoor mural that will be installed underneath the Barton Springs Road Bridge.
Caravan held in Zilker Park to honor man shot in road rage incident
Friends and family of Omar Munguia and community members drove the route he took and visited the intersection where he was shot in November.
Austin Trail of Lights included in USA TODAY’s 2020 travel award contest
Austin Trail of Lights has just been included in USA TODAY’s 2020 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Public Holiday Lights Display.
Places in Central Texas to go to celebrate the holidays
We won't be celebrating the holidays like we've done in the past but most annual holiday events are still going on in Central Texas with adjustments made to keep people safe during the pandemic.
Zilker Tree lighting goes virtual this year due to COVID-19
The tree lighting ceremony has been an annual tradition in Austin for 54 years. This year was the first the tradition was carried out virtually due to COVID-19.
Austin Trail of Lights opens this weekend
This year, instead of walking in Austin's version of a winter wonderland, visitors will be driving through the show.