Austin East KOA campground opened at start of the year

East side section of Austin’s Airport Boulevard may be designated as Richard Overton Memorial Highway

As Austin continues to mourn the death of WWII veteran Richard Overton, one local state lawmaker has proposed designating the… >

TxDOT is encouraging people to “Stay Alive, Don’t Cross I-35” in Austin

In an effort to address an increase in the number of pedestrian deaths and injuries on I-35, the Texas Department… >

Home Depot will hire 800 workers in Austin ahead of busy spring season

The Home Depot announced Feb. 12 it will hire 800 part-time and seasonal employees in Austin ahead of the spring,… >

Austin releases first Safe Routes to School report in City Council District 10

School children throughout the city of Austin may soon have an easier time getting to and from school thanks to… >

Austin City Council will decide how to divide 60,000 affordable housing units among 10 council districts by June

Austin needs to build 60,000 income-restricted housing units by 2027 to keep the housing market from largely excluding low-income residents,… >

Reports of foul-smelling water persist among Austin residents

In response to reports of foul-smelling water across the city of Austin, Austin Water crews have flushed water at more… >

Austin area clinics see uptick in flu cases

The total number of flu cases reported at Austin Regional Clinic locations throughout the Austin area doubled between the last… >

Local defense lawyer group pulls support from work group as Travis County weighs public defender’s office

Travis County is exploring the possible creation of a public defender’s office. A 14-member work group, formed last fall at… >

School consolidations, future budget discussed at Austin ISD board workshop

Into the early morning of Feb. 12, Austin ISD trustees discussed what a timeline to create a plan to more… >

Austin city clerk validates petition challenging soccer stadium deal at McKalla Place

Updated 4:03 p.m. Feb. 11 The city of Austin certified a petition Feb. 11 submitted by a group of residents… >

Austin ISD board to discuss school-consolidation process at workshop Feb. 11

Austin ISD trustees will discuss a draft of the district’s consolidation process and a plan for effectively using its campuses… >

‘Déjà vu’ as Austin City Council approves major Red River Street realignment to make way for new UT arena, potentially preserve Lions Municipal Golf Course

Red River Street will revert back to its pre-1974 alignment, by shifting east between 12th and 15th streets, and shifting… >