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News from the City of Austin, Texas Austin Mobility News: Austin BCycle is now MetroBike; Austin Transportation's experts engage in statewide and international smart mobility conferences Sep 28, 2020 11:04 am External News Link: https://mailchi.mp/austintexas/austin-mobility-news-2020-09-28      Read in browser » Austin Parks and Recreation Department Lifts Burn Restrictions Sep 28, 2020 10:30 am Due to recent rainfall the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has lifted burn restrictions in Austin parks, greenbelts and preserves - pursuant to Ordinance No. 20111102-025 - effective Thursday, September 24, 2020. Visitors may use provided grills, fire rings, and propane stoves in designated picnic areas. As a general reminder, smoking is always prohibited in City of Austin parks.  PARD is committed to protecting the City's parks and surrounding communities. PARD will be re-evaluating the wildfire risk on an ongoing basis and will advise the public if circumstances change.  Read in browser » More to read: Austin Public Health Encourages Community to Get Flu Shot to Fight Flu Final Push to Get Communities Counted on Last Weekend Before Census Deadline City Auditor Conducts Random Drawing to Select the Applicant Review Panel for the Redistricting Effort City of Austin Pools to Reopen with Modified Operations Fatality Crash #62 For more City of Austin news releases, visit AustinTexas.gov.