December 18, 2017
Holiday Fireworks Sales Season Begins
Holiday Fireworks Sales Season Begins (Spanish)
Holiday fireworks sales season will begin on Wednesday, December 20 through midnight on January 1.
November 29, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Pace Bend Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Pace Bend Park on Thursday, November 30, 2017.
November 20, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Reimers Ranch Delayed
Travis County Parks has delayed the prescribed burn at Reimers Ranch until Tuesday, November 21, 2017.
November 17, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Reimers Ranch
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Reimers Ranch Park on Monday, November 20, 2017.
November 14, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Reimers Ranch
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Reimers Ranch Park on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
October 16, 2017
Travis County Commissioners Court Approves $34 Million Purchase of STAR Flight Helicopters
Travis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved the $34 million purchase of three STAR Flight helicopters to replace its aging fleet.
October 13, 2017
Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, 2017
October 11, 2017
Travis County Hosts Dedication and Open House for New Medical Examiner’s Office
Travis County officials and special guests today hosted a Dedication Ceremony and Open House for the County’s new Medical Examiner’s Facility.
September 29, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Reimers Ranch Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Reimers Ranch Park on Monday, October 2, 2017.
September 2, 2017
Supporting Texans in the wake of Hurricane Harvey
The City of Austin and Travis County encourage people interested in supporting flood survivors who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey to make monetary donations to established, reputable organizations assisting in relief and recovery efforts.
September 1, 2017
Travis County Emergency Services District 3 Coordindates Deployment of Fire Resources in Response to Hurricane Harvey
Through the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), Travis County Emergency Services District (ESD) 3, Oak Hill Fire Department, is coordinating fire service-based resources being deployed to Houston and the Texas coastal area in response to Hurricane Harvey.
August 28, 2017
Donations Needed to Assist Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Travis County encourages those interested in supporting flood survivors who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey to make monetary donations to established and reputable organizations assisting in relief and recovery efforts.
August 29, 2017
Donations Needed to Assist Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Travis County encourages those interested in supporting flood survivors who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey to make monetary donations to established and reputable organizations assisting in relief and recovery efforts.
August 28, 2017
HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Hurricane Harvey
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Texas and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Harvey.
August 28, 2017
DPS Announces Temporary Storm-related Changes
At the direction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will implement cost-saving measures for residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
August 28, 2017
Supporting Texans in the wake of Hurricane Harvey
The City of Austin and Travis County encourage people interested in supporting flood survivors who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey to make monetary donations to established, reputable organizations assisting in relief and recovery efforts.
August 27, 2017
AISD, ACC, City of Austin, & Travis County to Start Operations Late Monday
Austin Independent School District, Austin Community College, the City of Austin, and Travis County will all begin operations with a delayed start time tomorrow, Monday, August 28, 2017.
August 25, 2017
First Hurricane Harvey shelter open in Austin
The Capital Area Shelter Hub Plan (CASHP) is now active to receive evacuees from Hurricane Harvey.
August 24, 2017
City, County Officials Prepare for Hurricane Harvey
As of 2 p.m., there have been no requests to activate the Capital Area Shelter Hub Plan (CASH-P), which provides shelter assistance, from the State of Texas in response to Hurricane Harvey.
August 23, 2017
Updated Information on Tropical System Harvey
Travis County OEM and our regional partners are monitoring the progress of Tropical System Harvey closely.
August 2nd, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Southeast Metropolitan Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Southeast Metropolitan Park on Thursday, August 3 or Friday, August 4, 2017.
June 30, 2017
Celebrate Independence Day Safely
Independence Day fireworks sales season began June 24 and ends at midnight July 4. But instead of taking the risk of using fireworks, the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office recommends attending a professional fireworks show.
June 20, 2017
Travis County Commissioners Court Authorizes Revised Reimbursement Practices for STAR Flight
The Travis County Commissioners Court today authorized STAR Flight to revise the reimbursement practices for patients who are transported by STAR Flight, effective August 1, 2017.
July 18, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Pace Bend Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Pace Bend Park on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
June 9, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Pace Bend Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Pace Bend Park on Monday, June 12, 2017.
June 8, 2017
Prescribed Burn at Reimers Ranch Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Reimers Ranch Park on Friday, June 9, 2017.
June 6, 2017
STAR Flight Names New Director of Aviation Operations
Travis County STAR Flight has selected Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles R. Spangler, Jr. (Chuck) as the new Director of Aviation Operations, effective June 1.
May 3, 2017
Travis County Seeks Recommendations from County Residents About 2017 Bond Election
The Travis County Commissioners Court appointed a Citizens Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) on February 28, 2017, to research Travis County’s current and future infrastructure needs and determine whether a November 2017 bond election is warranted.
May 4, 2017
Join Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt for the: Southeastern Travis County Flood Community Forum
Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt invites the southeastern Travis County community to join her for a forum to discuss flood preparedness and to hear about the County’s efforts concerning flood mitigation, preparedness, and response.
April 21, 2017
Helping to Mitigate Disaster: Travis and Hays County Collaborate on Flood Planning Efforts
This week the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Hays County that will deliver flood risk mitigation strategies and solutions, while collaborating on effective and efficient projects that help protect residents.
February 17, 2017
Burn Ban Not in Effect
The Travis County Commissioners Court has issued a burn ban effective immediately in accordance with 352.081 of the Local Government Code, which allows the Travis County Commissioners Court to prohibit outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County.
February 7, 2017
Travis County issues Burn Ban
The Travis County Commissioners Court issued an Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning (Burn Ban) in the unincorporated areas of the County. This is the first Travis County Burn Ban in 2017.
February 6, 2017
Planning for Justice: Commissioners Court Presentation and Open House
This week, Travis County will provide an overview of the courts system, how it works, and how the County plans to meet its growing needs.
