City Aquatic Division to Train Lifeguards During Spring Break

Here's how candidates can apply.

Del Valle Resident 'Grateful & Thankful For Everything'

Vanessa Jones shares what she's thankful for this 2024 holiday season.

Thankful In Austin: Ellen Marcus Shares Gratitude

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

Fireworks Near Me: Austin July 4th 2024 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Austin.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around Austin

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Austin.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Austin

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Fireworks Near Me: Austin July 4th Events 2023

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Austin.

July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Austin

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Austin.

Texas' Most-Searched Halloween Costumes On Google

Halloween 2021 is just days away. Will we see an abundance of witches or Harley Quinns this year? Here's what Google Trends has to say.

Austin No. 89 For Vampires; But Seriously, Give Blood

The "fang-in-cheek" Halloween ranking of 2021's Best and Worst Cities for Vampires calls attention to blood shortages in Austin

Pumpkin Availability Near Austin For 2021

Texas is in the top 10 for most pumpkin patch acres in the country.

5 Fun Family Activities To Celebrate Fall In Austin

Plenty of family fun is coming up this fall. Check out a few activities to do with the whole family.

Surprise Dad This Father’s Day By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Austin Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Happy Mother's Day To Dorothy Trice

Austin Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.

Happy Mother's Day To Elaine Diaz

Austin Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.

Mother's Day Surprise: Share Photo On Austin Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Austin Patch.

Holiday Gift Ideas Offer Unique Texas Twist

It's a time of giving, and mom-and-pop shops, boutiques and bigger retailers offer myriad gift ideas — from bourbon to skydiving.

Best Austin-Area Christmas Lights Displays

Christmas is right around the corner, and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by seeing holiday lights.

WilCo Offers New Year's Eve Fireworks Safety Tips

While the holiday spirit may inspire some residents to light up the night sky with pyrotechnics, they are banned inside the city limits.

Best To-Go Holiday Meals Across Austin For 2020

Covering the culinary breadth, capital city eateries have meals for Christmas, Hannukah and New Year's to enjoy from the safety of home.

Austin Police Help Ensure Merry Christmas For Needy Austin Kids

Members of Amigos en Azul will hand out gift cards to children from low-income households for their holiday shopping needs on Saturday.

Looking For A Christmas Tree Near Austin? Here's A Local Guide

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of great tree farms within driving distance of Austin.

A Ferrari Christmas In Austin: Toys To Be Delivered In Style

RE/MAX Posh Properties and Ferrari of Austin are teaming up for their toy drive benefitting the Dell Children's Medical Center.

Austin Urges 'Zero Waste' Shopping This Holiday Season

Instead of buying the newest gadget that could end up in a landfill, residents are urged to rethink shopping with an eye on the environment.

Zilker Tree Lighting In Austin To Be Virtual Amid Coronavirus

Participants in this quintessential local tradition can use myriad social media platforms, and will still be able to spin under the tree.

Read Austin Holiday Activities Dos And Don'ts List Amid Pandemic

Singing, chanting or shouting this holiday season is discouraged, but watching movies or shows at home and virtual gatherings are okay.

Austin Consumers' Average Holiday Budget Is $1,259: Report

The personal finance website WalletHub set out to determine consumers' spending plans across 570 cities in suggesting maximum budgets.

Veterans Day 2020 Deals, Freebies In The Austin Area

Merchants across the capital city will express gratitude to military service members by offering special deals and freebies on Wednesday.

Miracle On 5th Street Returns To Austin

The Christmas-themed pop-up bar is back at The Eleanor for another year of spirited celebration.

Austin's Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled

The 155-foot moon tower that once illuminated at night in the 19th century will soon be transformed into a lighted Christmas 'tree.'

Austin Halloween/Día de Los Muertos Guide 2020

From meal deals to prizes to music, merchants across the capital city are offering residents special seasonal offerings.

Austin Pumpkin Patch Guide: Where To Enjoy The Rest Of Fall

Don’t miss out on this classic fall activity and more at your local Austin-area pumpkin patches.

Austin Día De Los Muertos Celebration Virtual Yet Ambitious

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center​ is poised to host a virtual version of a holiday honoring lost loved ones.

Austin Health District Issues Halloween, Día De los Muertos Tips

Given the ongoing reach of coronavirus, Austin Public Health issued tips outlining low-risk activities to avoid spreading the virus.

Texas Is Nation's Most Haunted State: Report

The Lone Star State emerges as the most haunted state, with 6,854 ghost sightings reported and documented since 2005, researchers found.

Top Pumpkin Patches In The Austin Area For 2020

It's beginning to look a lot like autumn, with pumpkin patches sprouting across the region for all your seasonal gourd needs.

City of Austin Labor Day 2020 Closures

Parks, golf courses, boat launches and other recreational facilities will be open on the holiday, but caution is urged given coronavirus.

Watch Live: 75th Anniversary Of Victory In The Pacific Remembered

The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, will host a special, virtual event commemorating the end of World War II.

Austin Celebrates St. Paddy's Day With Festivities, Food, Fun

St. Patrick's Day Austin 2020 offers a family-friendly celebration showcasing Irish pride featuring music, dance, food, activities, more.

Special Deals For Leap Year Babies Abound In Austin Area

It's not easy being born on Feb. 29, but Typhoon Texas and Olive Garden seek to make leaplings' birthdays memorable with free offers.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.