Former Atlanta Fire Chief to lead Austin Fire Department after unanimous support from City Council
Former Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Joel Baker will take over the reins at the Austin Fire Department following an… >
Gelateria Gemelli announces second Austin location
Gelateria Gemelli announced its plans to open a second location in the forthcoming Music Lane development on South Congress Avenue… >
Shoal Creek Conservancy releases final version of $66 million trail plan
Shoal Creek Conservancy, a local nonprofit, released the final version of its four-phase, $66 million action plan for the Shoal… >
Longhorn Fire and Safety relocates in South Austin
Longhorn Fire and Safety, a portable fire extinguisher sales, service and inspection company, relocated Sept. 24 to 2716 S. Congress… >
Expansion of foster care campus in Hyde Park heads to Austin City Council for final approval
 A six-building expansion of the Helping Hand Home for Children in Hyde Park was approved on consent by Austin’s… >
100-year water plan reaches Austin City Council for first time
Weeks after destructive upstream flooding sent Austin under a historic citywide boil water notice, city staff presented Austin City Council… >
Bee Creek Sports Complex concept plan approved by Travis County commissioners
The concept plan for the Bee Creek Sports Complex—a large-scale sports park proposed for western Travis County—passed with a unanimous… >
Travis County commissioners approve $22 million increase to 2017 bond, critical safety projects
Travis County commissioners voted Nov. 13 to revise budgets while maintaining original schedules for the county’s 2017 bond and critical… >
Austin Chamber will not release details of Amazon HQ2 proposal after tech giant selects New York City, Northern Virginia
Austin’s chase for Amazon HQ2 has come to an end. The company announced Tuesday morning that it would split its… >
Central Texas fire departments are providing firefighters, equipment to California fire relief effort
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that firefighters and equipment from throughout the state of Texas would head to California to… >
California streetwear brand Aviator Nation now open in South Austin
Aviator Nation, a Venice, California-based casual clothing and surfboard brand, opened its first Texas location Oct. 3 at 1325 S.… >
How to prepare for a Central Texas freeze warning
According to the National Weather Service, precautions should be taken to protect “pets, plants and pipes” as well as people… >
Tacos and Tequila now closed in downtown Austin
Tacos and Tequila closed at 507 Pressler St., Austin, on Sept. 25 after eight years in business due to unpaid… >
Pirate Brands to relocate to Austin as part of purchase deal
Pirate Brands, which makes Pirate’s Booty cheese puffs, will be purchased by The Hershey Co. from B&G Foods Inc., for… >
Texas Reds and Whites celebrates one year in downtown Austin
Texas Reds and Whites Tasting Room, at 407 Red River St., Austin, celebrated its first anniversary Sept. 23. The women-owned… >
City of Austin and police union reach tentative contract agreement after nearly one year without one
After nearly one year without a labor contract, the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association reached a tentative… >
CBD shop Joy Organics now open in downtown Austin
Joy Organics, a family-owned business selling a range of cannabidiol products, including tinctures, salves and dog treats, opened Oct. 8… >
Voters shift responsibility to elected officials with passage of $925 million bond, rejection of Prop J
When Austin City Council agreed this summer to ask voters for a $925 million loan to fund crucial projects throughout… >
Malibu Poke to open in downtown Austin’s Seaholm development
Dallas-based Malibu Poke will open its first Austin location Nov. 15 at 211 Walter Seaholm Drive, Austin, in the Seaholm… >
TxDOT hosts meeting Nov. 13 for Loop 360 construction at Spicewood Springs Road
As the Texas Department of Transportation continues planning construction along Loop 360 in Austin, it will host a second meeting… >
DATA: 61.3 percent of registered Travis County voters participated in the 2018 midterm
After 12 days of early voting and 12 additional hours of voting on Election Day, 483,050 Travis County residents— 61.3… >
Runoff election set for ACC board of trustees seat; two incumbents win re-election
Stephanie Gharakanian, special counsel for the Workers Defense Project, and Sarah Mills, director of Public Policy and Government Relations at… >