City & County
Updated 9:15 am April 18, 2019 CDT
Environment
9:40 pm April
Central Texas region on verge of exceeding national air quality standards
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, or CAMPO, region, which includes Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties, is at… >
Now Open
3:40 pm April
Jason’s Deli now serving off West Anderson Lane
National chain Jason’s Deli opened a new location at 2438 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. D5, Austin in early March. The… >
City & County
Updated 2:12 pm April 8, 2019 CDT
State lawmakers pursuing multiple avenues in effort to strike down local paid sick leave ordinances
By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Texas business leaders who helped draft legislation banning cities from implementing employment benefit ordinances… >
Public Safety
9:58 am April
Flood warning in effect for eastern Travis County
The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio issued a flash flood warning for eastern Travis County through 12:15 p.m., including Austin… >
In The News
2:11 pm April
Austin FC puts up sign at McKalla Place
Austin FC has erected a sign at 10414 McKalla Place, located near The Domain, ahead of construction of the team’s… >
Transportation
Updated 1:32 pm April 4, 2019 CDT
National report: I-35 in Austin among the nation’s 10 worst highways
The research around the portion of I-35 that runs through Austin tells many local drivers what they already know. Between… >
Housing & Real Estate
5:07 am April
A noncomprehensive guide to Northwest Austin area senior living facilities in 2019
As the population of senior adults continues to grow nationwide, demand is increasing for senior-living communities and support. The following… >
City & County
3:25 pm April
Williamson County commissioners reaffirm commitment to Texas Open Meetings Act
The Williamson County Commissioners Court reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the spirit of the Texas Open Meetings Act through a… >
Relocations
11:34 am April
Champions School of Real Estate relocates from Round Rock to Northwest Austin
Champions School of Real Estate relocated from Round Rock to 13801 N. RM 620, Austin, on Feb. 11. The new… >
Dining
5:07 am April
Red’s Porch owner encourages diners to settle in for a while at Northwest Austin location
The namesake of Red’s Porch—owner Davis Tucker’s red 1964 Lincoln Continental convertible—is just one of many aspects of the restaurant… >
Vote
Updated 2:01 pm April 1, 2019 CDT
Deadline to register to vote in May 4 election approaches
Voters must be registered by April 4 to cast a ballot in the May 4 elections. Early voting begins April… >
City & County
7:28 am March
Road projects and a potential roads and parks bond top March meetings in Williamson County
The Williamson County Commissioners Court allocated the remaining 2013 road bond money and established a committee to look into potentially… >
City & County
5:14 am March
Latest news in March from the 86th Texas Legislature and Northwest Austin lawmakers
The 86th Texas Legislature began Jan. 8 and continues through May 27. These updates are what has happened since the… >
City & County
8:19 pm March
Austin commits to 95 percent no-kill sheltering amid shelter volunteer objections over animal quality of life
The Austin Animal Center achieved a 98 percent no-kill rate at its shelter in 2018, the highest of any large-city… >
City & County
Updated 11:55 am March 28, 2019 CDT
Dockless scooter rules could come as late as May after Austin City Council postpones vote
Dockless scooter rider behavior will remain largely unregulated for now after Austin City Council and staff decided they needed more… >
Business
Updated 9:57 am March 28, 2019 CDT
Amazon announces expansion of Austin tech hub, 800 new jobs
Amazon announced March 28 an expansion of its local tech hub and plans to add 800 new jobs in fields… >
Health Care
9:49 am March
Central Health annual report shows 1 in 7 Travis County residents received health care services in 2018 due to funding
According to Central Health’s 2018 Annual Report, 183,985 Travis County residents received health care services as a direct result of… >
Arts & Entertainment
5:14 am March
Northwest Austin business owners vie for a bigger boost from SXSW
While South by Southwest Conferences & Festivals brought profits to bars, restaurants and hotels downtown, its reach has not always… >
Transportation
6:02 pm March
Central Texas agency adds $4.2 million to US 183 North project in effort to mitigate risk
Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2020 on a $504 million project to reduce congestion on an approximately nine-mile… >
City & County
5:56 pm March
North Austin career center to relocate this summer, despite funding challenges
Workforce Solutions Capital Area will relocate its North Austin Center from Airport Boulevard to Northeast Austin this summer after receiving… >
Anniversaries
5:27 am March
Northwest Austin business selling sport courts celebrates 40 years
Northwest Austin-based Sport Court of Austin is celebrating its 40th anniversary April 7. The business builds indoor and outdoor sport… >
Economy
5:12 am March
Austin officials, lawmakers at odds over how to provide property tax relief
Providing property tax relief to taxpayers has broad bipartisan support, but how to achieve that relief is under debate at… >