Fire Crews Hold Ground as Budget Talks Begin
Austin, TX · March 24, 2026
The wildfire near Bastrop held its containment lines overnight, a win for exhausted crews. Meanwhile, the city's asking residents what should come first when the budget gets drafted this summer.
Local Pulse
Bastrop Fire Containment Holds Steady Crews responding to the Park Road fire near the Pines at Bastrop RV Park report overnight humidity and lighter winds helped firefighters maintain their perimeter. Evacuations at the RV park and historic cabins remain in place as crews work through the day.
Budget Priorities: Your Say Starts Tomorrow City Manager T.C. Broadnax kicks off community conversations tomorrow evening at Dove Springs Recreation Center (6:30 p.m.) to gather input on next year's budget before drafting begins. Three more meetings follow through mid-April, with virtual and Saturday options available.
Lake Level Progress Edges Forward The secondary raw water line connecting the Colorado River to Lake Flugerville is roughly 90% complete. Once finished, a planned pump station shutdown will naturally draw down the lake—a step toward easing water restrictions back to stage one.
Today's Outlook
- High 72°F · Low 58°F Mild and clear. Good conditions for the day ahead.
What's On Around Town
- Community Budget Conversation George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center, 5801 Ainez Dr 6:30 PM First of six town halls where City Manager Broadnax gathers your priorities for the fiscal year 2026-27 budget—speak up on what matters most.
Spotlight & Story
CapMetro's Transit Redesign Rolls Out This Weekend Sunday brings CapMetro's biggest service shuffle in years: two new park-and-rides open in northeast and southeast Austin, Route 20 gets cut but Route 18 extends north toward the Expo Center, and frequent routes like the 801 boost to every 10 minutes. Long-time rider Booseley sees the shift as growing pains worth enduring for better connections.
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