Mayor Kirk Watson

Our City’s first professional sports @MLS All-Star weekend is here! Headed downtown to celebrate at the free All-Star Soccer Celebration? Plan ahead with transportation + parking information. ⚽💚🖤 🥅 Event Details: austinfc.com/all-star 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/39M1UP4

ATX Mayor @KirkPWatson touring the kitchen at Meals on Wheels of Central Texas as they celebrate 60th anniversary of the Old Americans Act @cbsaustin

Emergency road closure due to water main break. Guadalupe is currently closed between 34th St and 38th St until tomorrow. Avoid area and seek alternate routes. #ATXTraffic

Yesterday, the City Manager laid out his proposed budget for FY26. Over the next couple of weeks, this Council and our community will have many conversations and meetings on how we can best deliver city services while also navigating our current financial situation and an…

Latest #WatsonWire: Late Friday night, the City Manager shared his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). The $6.3 billion proposed overall budget certainly will be what makes the headlines, but those paying close attention will note that the General Fund budget is $1.5…

There was a whole lot of hope and love on display tonight in Austin, Texas. And leave it to Austin music and musicians to bring us together and make it happen. Talented musicians from across our community organized and put on a benefit in under a week to support folks dealing…

Travis County is under a flash flood warning until 3PM CT. ⚠️ Stay alert, have a plan in place, prepare an emergency kit, and avoid travel through flooded areas. Get alerts at WarnCentralTexas.org ‼️#TurnAroundDontDrown

Please stay weather aware and safe. Never drive through flooded roads and don't drive around barricades. atxfloods.com for updates on road closures.

12 PM - Heavy rain now over parts of the I-35 corridor and Austin metro. Flash Flood Warning for NW Travis and portions of Williamson, Hays, Blanco, & Burnet counties.

FLASH FLOOD WARNING issued by NWS for Travis County. Life-threatening flooding is imminent or occurring. Leave low-lying or flood prone areas immediately, but do not drive over water-covered roads. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. Tune to KXAN now. #TXWX

CAUTION: More rain in areas already impacted. Flash flooding possible. Go to drivetexas.org for road conditions. #TurnAroundDontDrown

There’s an outpouring of love from every corner of our community right now. @KXAN_News has put together some great ways Austinites can help our neighbors in central Texas. kxan.com/news/texas/how…

The @NWSSanAntonio has issued a Flood Advisory for the Austin/Travis County area until 4:45 p.m. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Follow your preferred local news outlet for forecast updates.

A Flood Advisory has been issued for Travis until 7/09 4:45PM. Minor flooding is possible in this area. Remember turn around don't drown! #atxwx

12:15PM Radar Update: Showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to increase in coverage this afternoon. Expect this trend to continue as we move towards evening. Remember to make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. #txwx

The @NWSSanAntonio has issued a Flood Advisory for the Austin/Travis County area until 7:15 p.m. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Follow your preferred local news outlet for forecast updates.

Statement from Mayor Watson Regarding the AFA News Conference

The waterway use ban has been extended until noon, Tuesday, July 8. ----- La prohibición del uso de las vías fluviales se ha extendido hasta el mediodía del martes 8 de julio.