City & County
Updated 10:06 pm June 18, 2019 CDT
Travis County bond program mostly on track despite Atlas 14 funding challenges
The majority of Travis County’s five-year, 59-project bond program are in active status and on track to be completed by… >
City & County
8:40 pm June
Austin unlikely to open its new homeless shelter by self-set September deadline
As the number of Austinites living without a roof over their head continues to increase, the city’s elected leaders in… >
Housing & Real Estate
Updated 11:22 am June 4, 2019 CDT
DATA: April home prices spiked in parts of Northwest Austin
Median housing prices in the 78750 zip code jumped by 29 percent in April, according to numbers provided by the… >
Now Open
7:48 pm June
Vrbo opens 16-story office in The Domain
Nationwide vacation rental agency Vrbo on June 3 opened its new 16-story office at 11800 Alterra Parkway, Austin. According to… >
Education
Updated 10:22 am June 3, 2019 CDT
Teacher raises and more: A roundup of education news from Northwest Austin
Education
Updated 1:39 pm June 4, 2019 CDT
Your guide to volunteer opportunities in Northwest Austin
As the summer approaches and residents take time off from school and work, many look at volunteering as a way… >
Expansions
7:17 am June
4:13 Fitness to offer new workout class for people over 55
Located at 2013 Wells Branch Parkway, Ste. 305, Austin, 4:13 Fitness is a gym that provides non-contact boxing and fitness… >
City & County
2:57 pm May
Transportation projects, air quality commitments top May meetings in Williamson County
It was a big month for transportation in Williamson County. The Williamson County Citizen’s Bond Committee met in every precinct… >
Now Open
11:33 am May
Premium denim retailer 7 For All Mankind now open in Domain Northside
7 For All Mankind, a high-end denim retailer and lifestyle brand, opened its first Austin store May 31 at 11701… >
Dining
8:30 am May
Moonie’s Burger House flips hand-crafted burgers in Northwest Austin
Jay Roush, owner of Moonie’s Burger House off Anderson Mill Road in Northwest Austin, says he cannot eat burgers outside… >
City & County
Updated 9:26 am May 31, 2019 CDT
Austin’s sidewalk audit shows incomplete picture of city’s situation, officials say
An audit released earlier this week on Austin’s sidewalk deficiencies sparked reports Austin only has enough money to fund roughly… >
Transportation
Updated 6:08 pm May 30, 2019 CDT
Heavy delays expected on I-35 in North Austin this weekend as TxDOT begins demolition of St. Johns Avenue bridge
Beginning at 9 p.m. on May 30, the Texas Department of Transportation will begin a long-term closure for the bridge… >
Development
Updated 8:51 am May 31, 2019 CDT
Details of Red River Street relocation emerging as Brackenridge campus redevelopment continues to progress
The prospect of the city of Austin and Central Health relocating a portion of Red River Street is looking more… >
Development
7:00 am May
As the North Burnet/Gateway corridor continues to see accelerated development, local officials working to add two new rail stations by 2021
Ahead of the construction of new headquarters for several of the country’s largest tech employers, the city of Austin and… >
City & County
Updated 5:55 pm May 29, 2019 CDT
Amid objections, Austin’s east side council members to push overhaul of policies experts say target the homeless
Following years filled with questioning, testimonies, audit reports and campaigns, Austin’s four City Council members representing the east side are… >
Program to waive tolls for qualified veterans off to a slower than expected start
A program that allows some veterans to drive on certain Central Texas toll roads for free is not quite as… >
Sports
11:28 am May
Austin FC announces first crop of youth academy players
Local soccer fans will be able to watch players donning an Austin FC jersey as soon as fall 2019 after… >
Education
8:30 am May
Updates from your local legislators and other news from the 86th Texas Legislature
The 86th Texas Legislature began Jan. 8 and continues through May 27. These updates include what has happened since the… >
Public Safety
8:00 am May
Travis County awaits decision on state grant to fund a public defender’s office
Austin is the largest U.S. city without an all-purpose public defender’s office to represent indigent clients, or those who cannot… >
Development
7:00 am May
Golden-cheeked warbler, with protected habitats across Northwest Austin, to remain endangered
A lawsuit to remove the golden-cheeked warbler from the federal endangered species list was rejected by U.S. District Judge Sam… >