Technology
Updated 2:09 pm Oct. 19, 2017
State Economy
5:43 pm Oct.
Migration drives Texas population growth, state comptroller report reveals
Population expansion and migration were the subject of a new report compiled by the Texas Comptroller’s office that provides insight… >
Transportation
3:03 pm Oct.
Capital Metro extends service for F1 U.S. Grand Prix weekend
Capital Metro is offering extended rail service this weekend to accommodate 2017 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix attendees. The… >
City & County
1:55 pm Oct.
Alderman Max Westbrook resigns to become interim Rollingwood Police Chief
Rollingwood Alderman Max Westbrook submitted his letter of resignation from Rollingwood City Council and was named the city’s interim police… >
Weekend things to do
1:48 pm Oct.
Songwriting Festival, Hill Country Galleria anniversary: 7 things to do in Lake Travis and Westlake this weekend, Oct. 19-22
Musical performances at One World Theater, Hill Country Galleria and Lakeway are scheduled to take place this weekend.
Development
Updated 11:28 am Oct. 19, 2017
Austin ranked No. 1 again for Amazon’s HQ2 while other cities offer tax breaks, gimmicks
Another national news outlet has jumped on the Austin-for-HQ2 bandwagon for Amazon’s second headquarters. Business publication Inc. claimed Austin has… >
City & County
Updated 7:16 am Oct. 19, 2017
The deadline is here: Austin, Dallas and Houston go after Amazon’s HQ2
Communities around the metropolitan areas of Austin, Dallas and Houston have teamed up to send proposals for Amazon’s second headquarters,… >
Web Stories
Updated 11:46 am Oct. 19, 2017
3 southeast Travis County residents file suit against Central Health Oct. 18
Three Southeast Travis County residents filed a lawsuit against Central Health on Wednesday claiming misuse of public funds that should… >
Development
Updated 9:22 pm Oct. 18, 2017
LCRA to begin nine-month Mansfield Dam maintenance project
The Lower Colorado River Authority announced Tuesday it is beginning a nine-month, $1.9 million project to recoat the bridge at… >
At the Capitol
5:25 pm Oct.
Hurricane Harvey sparks renewed push for underground water storage projects
By Kate Riordan For state Rep. Lyle Larson, Hurricane Harvey was not only a tragedy but also a wasted opportunity. The… >
Weather
3:51 pm Oct.
Austin area could see showers ahead of cold front this week, Oct. 19-25
From Fox 7 Chief Meteorologist Scott Fisher: Light winds will return from the south and southeast over the next few… >
Web Stories
3:10 pm Oct.
Registration for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program ends Friday
Registration for the 2017 Salvation Army Angel Tree program closes Friday and the organization is encouraging eligible families in need… >
Sports
Updated 12:10 pm Oct. 20, 2017
MLS club owner: Austin soccer stadium ‘needs to be in vibrant part of town’
The Major League Soccer ownership group eyeing a move from Columbus, Ohio to Austin is seeking a stadium site in… >
In The News
8:00 am Oct.
Google brings augmented reality program to St. Gabriel’s Catholic School
In partnership with Google, students at St. Gabriel’s Catholic School, 2500 Wimberly Lane, Austin, participated Oct. 16 in the Expeditions… >
Web Stories
Updated 5:52 pm Oct. 17, 2017
Following weeks of deliberation, Travis County OKs amendments to Central Health’s financial policy
Citing concerns over a lack of transparency in Central Health’s funding of the UT Dell Medical School, Travis County commissioners… >
Coming Soon
12:40 pm Oct.
Dripping Springs Vision Center opening marks a second location for local optometrist
Dripping Springs Vision Center is set to open Oct. 30. Located at 750 W. Hwy 290 Dripping Springs, it is… >