The city's Parks and Recreation Department seeks to hire 850 lifeguards for the upcoming swim season, offering a competitive wage and benefits like free training.

Austin faces dense fog, thunderstorms, and possible flooding, with a Dense Fog Advisory issued and visibility issues for drivers. Severe weather and floods are also a concern in the region.

Dense fog and flood threats impact Austin commuters, with visibility reduced significantly. The National Weather Service issued advisories for severe weather including potential strong winds and hail.

The Austin City Council approved a variance for a new home to be built in a 100-year floodplain in East Austin, after considering the city floodplain administrator's report and homeowner's remarks.

Heavy rainfall in Central Texas has led to road closures and flash flood warnings, with Austin setting a new rainfall record and more downpours expected through Wednesday.

Austin is on alert for flash flooding, with the NWS issuing warnings for heavy rain and potential flooding along and east of I-35, alongside a Marginal risk for severe weather.

Austin is expected to have a cold Saturday with a high of 45, leading to a wet week with potential thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, especially Sunday night into Monday.

Austin residents combat fire ants with organic mixtures, while Texas A&M researchers use the ants' behavior to inspire new material science developments.

A University of Texas at Austin study challenges the view of male-dominated primate societies by providing evidence for female power and equality across primate groups.

After record rainfall, Colorado's Front Range is out of drought for the first time since August 2021, while Central Texas remains dry, with potential rain forecasted.

The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department reports significant progress in flood mitigation, storm drain cleaning, erosion control, and pollution prevention, as detailed on their website.

An Arctic front brought a significant drop in temperature to Austin, TX, with gusty winds and a low around 23 degrees. The weekend forecast indicates clouds and potential showers, with a chance of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall into Monday.

Austin is enjoying low 70s temperatures, but a cold snap with high winds will soon drop temperatures, leading to a chilly weekend. Rain and potential flash flooding are expected starting Sunday.