City of Austin- Arkansas

02/05/2024

It is with a heavy heart that the Cabot Police Department is mourning the loss of Detective Christian Weir. He died in a single vehicle accident early Saturday morning while he was off duty. Detective Weir is survived by his beautiful wife Bailey who is expecting the birth of their first child. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Detective Weir has served the citizens of Cabot and the Cabot Police Department since April of 2022.

Chief Steely met with his family after the accident and will share more information about Christian's arrangements when they are available.

01/28/2024

Attention Amateur Artists of the Austin Area!!
This is for All Ages.
Theme: Total Solar Eclipse & Austin City Park

Austin Parks and Rec will be hosting a drawing contest and the winner's artwork will be used for the design to go on our Austin Parks and Rec t-shirts that will be on-sale for the Total Solar Eclipse that crosses our city on April 8, 2024.

There will be awards for a Winner, Runner-Up and Honorable Mention Overall. Children under the age of 12 will also have an award for Best of Show for Youth.

We encourage everyone to be creative and show us your talent. Artists will be responsible for choosing the color of choice and make sure your entry has a background color. The artwork will be paper/scanned or received digitally and placed on Sport Grey t-shirts.

Artwork will be submitted by email or drop-off the print at City Hall. This is time sensitive and includes specs, so please read the attached pic for information.
Include with All Entries:
Artist Name:
Address
Email
Phone

12/07/2023

Celebrating Our Amazing Employees! We are grateful for their commitment and look forward to another year of growth and shared accomplishments.

07/11/2023

07/04/2023

Fireworks Ordinance No # 05-2009

The use of fireworks is permitted within city limits on July 3rd until 10:00p.m., July 4th until 11:00p.m., and December 31st until 11:59 p.m. Said use of fireworks is not allowed if a burn ban is in effect and properly posted.

🇺🇸Always follow the specific directions for each item.
🇺🇸Be sure to have an extinguishing device readily accessible i.e. water hose, bucket of water, fire extinguisher.
🇺🇸Stay the recommended distance away from buildings and viewers and avoid areas with dry brush, grass or debris; flying sparks easily ignite them.
🇺🇸Light one item at a time and never inside an enclosed container.
🇺🇸NEVER attempt to relight a firework or a non-functioning firework.
🇺🇸NEVER allow children to handle fireworks or to pick up leftover fireworks debris off the ground.
🇺🇸Pets and fireworks DO NOT MIX.

As a community, we must be responsible for our actions, please respect your neighbor’s property. Fireworks tend to leave debris and excess trash.

06/26/2023

*Starting Tomorrow through weekend* Storm Debris Update:
City of Austin residents please place the storm debris (limbs, trees and other vegetation) out by the roadside. Waste Connections will start tomorrow morning with the clean up. Debris should be smaller than 12-14” in diameter and shorter than 15’ long. If you any questions please reach out. City Hall’s phone/internet is down.

05/05/2023

Last week, the City of Austin Proclaimed October 29 as “Augustus Britton Day” in the memory of a special 6-year-old citizen and neuroblastoma warrior. Additionally, a tree has been dedicated to Gus right outside of city hall for all to enjoy. On October 29 of each year, we encourage all citizens to donate or volunteer in Gus’s name.

05/05/2023

SAVE THE DATE! We are thrilled to announce that on April 8, 2024, our city will be in the path of totality for the total eclipse. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event that you won't want to miss!

The total eclipse is a rare celestial event that occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on the Earth's surface. During the total eclipse, the sky will turn dark, the temperature will drop, and the stars will be visible in the sky. It is truly a breathtaking experience!

Austin, Arkansas is located in the central part of the state and is one of the few cities in Arkansas that will be in the path of totality. We are expecting thousands of visitors from all over the country to come to our city to witness this spectacular event.

If you're planning on visiting Austin, Arkansas for the total eclipse, we recommend that you book your lodging early, as hotels and campsites are expected to fill up quickly. We also encourage visitors to bring plenty of water and sunscreen, as April can sometimes be a warm month in Arkansas.

We can't wait to share this amazing experience with you on April 8, 2024. See you soon in Austin, Arkansas!

04/28/2023

04/19/2023

Strawberry Fest is fast approaching and will be here at the end of the month. Check out the Junior Auxiliary of Cabot or JA of Cabot Strawberry Festival for more details as the event gets closer! We will share info as well!

04/12/2023

Austin Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 10:20am this morning. Crews made a quick stop of the fire in the kitchen. No occupants were home at the time.

We are still taking applications for volunteers. If interested stop by Austin City Hall.

04/05/2023