Lake Travis restaurant 7 feet underwater, owner prepared: ‘flooding was inevitable’
Sundancer Grill Owner Buzz Watkins said he closed his restaurant at 2 p.m. Tuesday after he realized flooding was inevitable.… >
JUST IN: LCRA will not open more gates at Mansfield Dam at this time
Update 10:24 a.m. Oct. 18 Four floodgates remained open at Mansfield Dam on Thursday. The Lower Colorado River Authority said… >
Bakery Lorraine announces Oct. 22 opening at Domain Northside
San Antonio-based Bakery Lorraine will open its first Austin shop Oct. 22 at Domain Northside’s Rock Rose district at 11600… >
Cars, concerts and (rain) coats: A guide to Formula One weekend
South Austin’s Circuit of The Americas will host the Formula 1 Pirelli 2018 U.S. Grand Prix for the seventh year… >
Lake Travis surpasses LCRA-predicted level, now more than 16 feet over capacity as of Wednesday
As of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Lower Colorado River Authority has recorded Lake Travis at 697.5 feet, 2.5 feet past… >
As another aggressive state legislative session looms, Austin prioritizes local control
Local officials agree the 2017 state legislative session was especially exhausting for Austin, which had to defend against a bevy… >
Proposed merger of county attorney, district attorney’s offices weighed by Travis County officials
In advance of the 86th state legislative session, Travis County commissioners are weighing several criminal justice initiatives, including the creation… >
Williamson County saves four people in two water rescues
Four individuals were helped in two water rescues conducted by the Williamson County Emergency Management on Tuesday morning, according to… >
Travis County takes steps to form indigent services task force
Travis County commissioners took initial steps to form an indigent services legal workgroup with possible implications for the creation of… >
Area home sales show seasonal slowdown, drop 10 percent in Northwest Austin for September
Home sales throughout the Austin-Round Rock metro area showed signs of a seasonal stall in September with cooler weather, according… >
UPDATE: Flash flood watch extended to 7 a.m. Friday for Central Texas
Update Oct. 18 6:27 a.m. The flash flood watch that includes Travis, Williamson, Hays, Comal and several other Central Texas… >
Co-working space for women opens inside Raven + Lily at Domain Northside
Ethical lifestyle brand Raven + Lily opened a co-working space Sept. 5 at its Domain Northside shop, 11601 Rock Rose… >
Williamson County Commissioners Court names Rebecca Clemons as director of administration
The Williamson County Commissioners Court named Rebecca Clemons as director of administration for Williamson County on Tuesday, according to a… >
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter using facial recognition technology for lost pets
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter has joined the ranks of shelters using facial recognition technology to identify lost dogs and… >
Columbus Crew could stay put, Anthony Precourt still plans to bring MLS team to Austin
When Columbus Crew SC investor-operator Anthony Precourt announced his intent to bring a Major League Soccer team to Austin in… >