U.S. Census Bureau: City of Austin adds more than 12,500 residents in 2016-17
The city of Austin added 12,515 people last year, according to 2016-17 U.S. Census estimates released at 11 p.m. Wednesday,… >
Final vote on IBM Broadmoor Campus expected to get postponed to June 14
The proposed high-intensity, mixed-use redevelopment of the IBM Broadmoor Campus in North Austin is scheduled for a final City Council… >
Plenty of sunshine and heat expected for Memorial Day weekend
From Fox 7 Weather Chief Meteorologist Scott Fisher: Rain this past weekend and Monday helped erase our deficit for May, and… >
Mexican seafood restaurant Alcomar closes in South Austin
Mexican seafood restaurant Alcomar, located at 1816 S. First St., Austin, closed Tuesday, May 22, due to a proposed rent… >
At least a dozen Central Austin restaurants and bars have closed since March, continuing trend
At least 13 local restaurants and bars have shuttered in Central Austin since March, when Community Impact Newspaper published a… >
Bonhomie restaurant closes doors in AMLI 5350 development on Burnet Road
French diner Bonhomie, located at 5350 Burnet Road, Austin, in the AMLI 5350 mixed-use development, announced its closure May 21.… >
Democrat Julie Oliver to go up against U.S. Rep. Roger Williams after close primary runoff
Julie Oliver, an attorney and controller for St. David’s HealthCare defeated defense attorney Chris Perri to win the Democratic Party… >
Austin law firm McGinnis Lochridge hires new counsel
Austin-based law firm McGinnis Lochridge hired Ashton G. Cumberbatch Jr. as special counsel, effective May 1. The firm is located… >
Joseph Kopser, Chip Roy to face off after winning U.S. House District 21 runoff elections
Republican Chip Roy will face Democrat Joseph Kopser for the U.S. House District 21 seat in November after both won… >
Primary runoff election roundup: Sheryl Cole, Maya Guerra Gamble among Tuesday’s winners
Former Austin City Council member Sheryl Cole defeated Jose “Chito” Vela in a close race for the Democratic nomination for… >
ELECTION RESULTS: Democrat Mike Siegel appears poised to face Republican Michael McCaul in U.S. Congressional District 10 race this November
Editor’s note: This post was updated Wednesday, May 23, at 9 a.m. with final vote counts and a statement from Mike… >
Voter turnout up for 2018 primary election runoff in Travis, Williamson counties, but still under 10 percent
Final unofficial results for the 2018 primary election runoffs in Travis and Williamson counties reflect an improved voter turnout from… >
4 takeaways: Travis County commissioners review Green Line corridor, Walnut Creek Project and burn ban
Travis County Commissioners Court heard a number of presentations Tuesday. Here are four takeaways from the May 22 meeting: 1.… >
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector ‘angry and sickened’ over motor vehicle fraud investigation
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant briefed Travis County Commissioners Court Tuesday about an ongoing investigations into fraudulent motor vehicle transactions… >
Austin ISD proposed 2019 budget includes salary increase despite $28.3 million deficit
Austin ISD could run at a $28.3 million deficit in fiscal year 2019, based on a presentation to the district’s… >