Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does SAC stand for?
A: SAC is an acronym for Save Austin's Cemeteries.
Q: What can I do to help?
A: Become a member, volunteer, or just go shopping -- visit our
Join Us/Donate page for details.
Q: Who is
PARD?
A: PARD is an acronym for Austin's "Parks and Recreation Department." PARD oversees the city cemetery operations.
City of
Austin Cemeteries
Q: Where can I find the PARD Rules & Regulations for Austin's city cemeteries?
A: Cemeteries
Rules and Regulations
Q: Who is AGS?
A: An acronym for
Austin Genealogical Society. AGS investigates, collects, records, publishes and deposits in libraries and archives,
the genealogical and historical materials of Texas, with particular focus on items pertaining to the City of Austin, and/or Travis County.
Q: What is the Austin History Center?
A: The Austin History Center
is a division of the
Austin
Public Library. The Austin History Center provides the public with information about the history, current events, and activities of Austin and Travis County. We collect and preserve information about local governments, businesses, residents, institutions, and neighborhoods so that generations to come will have access to our history.
Q: Why can't I open some of the links/files?
A: Many of the links on our site point to other websites, .pdf
documents (Acrobat Reader required), Microsoft PowerPoint presentations (PowerPoint viewer/software required).
Please be sure you have the appropriate software to open these links.
