New state law prohibits mobile voting, causes ‘substantial’ loss to Travis County
A new state law that took effect Sept. 1 and prohibits the use of temporary polling places will hinder voter… >
City Council prioritizes changing Austin’s public camping laws by Oct. 17
Nearly four months after Austin City Council’s controversial decision to decriminalize public camping, sitting and lying down—bans on which critics… >
DATA: Northwest Austin homes selling in under a month, remain in high demand for region
The latest figures for September home sales from the Austin Board of Realtors show homes in the Northwest Austin area… >
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office granted $100,000 to solve cold cases
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office received commissioners’ approval Oct. 15 to accept a grant of $100,000 to fund its Cold… >
Kebab-focused restaurant opens near The Arboretum in Northwest Austin
The first Austin location of The Kebab Shop opened Sept. 9 near The Arboretum at 9761 Great Hills Trail, Austin.… >
Punch Bowl Social reopens with new mini-golf course in The Domain
After closing throughout September for renovations, Punch Bowl Social reopened Oct. 4 at 11310 Domain Drive, Austin, in The Domain.… >
Christian book store closing all locations, including one in North Austin
LifeWay Christian Store, located at 10515 N. MoPac Expwy, Ste. C320, Austin, will close sometime in November. The Christian book… >
Review the Williamson County roads and parks bond propositions appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot
Williamson County voters can vote for or against two propositions Nov. 5. The propositions are divided into roads and parks… >
Austin metered parking rates could reach $5 per hour this year depending on demand
The city announced earlier this week that starting Oct. 14, metered parking rates would increase to $2 per hour, up… >
Austin FC soccer stadium secures site plan permit for construction, waiting on building permit
The city of Austin’s Major League Soccer team has received the second of two site plan permits needed for… >
Canadian fashion design house Aritzia opening first Austin boutique
Fashion design house and boutique Aritzia will open its first Austin location by the end of 2019 in The Domain… >
Check out these 11 fall and Halloween events in and around Northwest Austin
Now that the weather has finally cooled, Austin residents can enjoy these fall and Halloween-related activities happening around the city.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands Austin reinstate its ban on public camping
In a second letter in as many weeks to Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demanded Austin reinstate… >
Austin’s long-awaited homelessness strategy officer leaves position after one month
Citing “family obligations,” Lori Pampilo Harris, the city’s long-sought-after homelessness strategy officer, will vacate the position after only one month… >
TxDOT seeks feedback on adding new lanes to I-35 at October open houses
The Texas Department of Transportation is planning to invest $700 million to add one to two lanes in each direction… >
Austin-based prepared meals company now selling its healthy options at Whole Foods Market
In September, Snap Kitchen announced it has expanded to sell its prepared meals and beverages at Whole Foods Market. “Whole… >
Early looks at newly proposed land-use code highlight its limited role in Austin’s affordable housing goals
The most recent draft of the proposed overhaul of Austin’s land development code—the rules governing what can be built in… >
Dream Bakery closes Anderson Mill shop in Northwest Austin
Dream Bakery closed its location at 9422 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. B, Austin, in September because of ongoing maintenance issues,… >
Annual report shows SXSW had $355.9 million economic impact to Austin in 2019
The South by Southwest Conference & Festivals increased its impact on the Austin economy in 2019 by 1.45% over the… >
ACC to hold community meetings to discuss future of Pinnacle campus
The Austin Community College district will host two community conversations in Southwest Austin to hear from the public about ACC’s… >
Travis County commissioners appoint Dimple Malhotra to preside over family violence court
Travis County commissioners voted 4-0 to appoint Dimple Malhotra to preside over the county’s family violence court at an Oct.… >
Travis County commissioners consider raising fees for public improvement districts
Travis County staff recommended a series of revisions to the local Public Improvement District, or PID, policy at an Oct.… >