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Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention

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As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education

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Check out 6 road improvement projects across the Austin metro

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Austin ISD delays first phase boundary recommendations to September

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1972 Women’s Sports Pub to close in late August

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The Farm Fresh Network brings locally grown food to Texas schools

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Franklin Barbecue closes temporarily and H-E-B updates among 6 trending Austin-area stories

Brooke Sjoberg · 3d ago

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Bagels, burgers and Ben and Jerry’s: 24 Austin business and dining updates

Katlynn Fox · 3d ago

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From bats to books: 9 events to explore in Austin in September and early October

Katlynn Fox · 3d ago

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Austin council members react to passage of $6.6B budget, property tax hike

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As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education

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Check out 6 road improvement projects across the Austin metro

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Central Austin Business

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Bagels, burgers and Ben and Jerry’s: 24 Austin business and dining updates

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From bats to books: 9 events to explore in Austin in September and early October

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Steam trains and vintage shopping: 6 events to attend in the Austin area August 14-16

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Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention

Jessica Mclaren · 13h ago

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As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education

Hannah Norton · 13h ago

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Austin ISD delays first phase boundary recommendations to September

Jessica Mclaren · 14h ago

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The Farm Fresh Network brings locally grown food to Texas schools

Katlynn Fox · 3d ago

Central Austin Government

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Austin council members react to passage of $6.6B budget, property tax hike

Ben Thompson · 3d ago

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Austin adopts $6.6B budget and tax rate increase

Ben Thompson · 5d ago

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City Council faces final budget decisions on social service changes, funding priorities

Ben Thompson · 6d ago

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Austin calls $295M bond election for parks, library projects

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Central Austin Dining

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1972 Women’s Sports Pub to close in late August

Katlynn Fox · 17h ago

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Franklin Barbecue closes temporarily and H-E-B updates among 6 trending Austin-area stories

Brooke Sjoberg · 3d ago

DiningCentral Austin

Coffee, Chicago pies and hot chicken: 6 new Austin metro dining spots to try

Jessica Mclaren · 4d ago

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Mendocino Farms to expand its Austin footprint with new South Lamar spot

Katlynn Fox · 5d ago

Central Austin Healthcare

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Dell Children's celebrates first stem cell transplant patient's cancer-free milestone

Jessica Mclaren · August 10, 2026

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Ascension Seton to deploy mobile stroke unit in 2027

Katlynn Fox · August 6, 2026

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Free training helps Travis County adults spot struggling kids

Jessica Mclaren · July 31, 2026

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Orthopedic specialist introduces new carpal tunnel treatment in Austin

Jessica Mclaren · July 16, 2026

Central Austin Real Estate

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Central Texas housing market shows growth despite economic uncertainty

Grace Dickens · May 18, 2026

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What to know about 2026 property value appraisals in Travis County

Chloe Young · April 27, 2026

Real EstateEast Austin

More Central Austin homes sold in January 2026 compared to January 2025

Elle Bent · February 25, 2026

Real EstateEast Austin

More Central Austin homes sold in December year over year

Elle Bent · January 23, 2026

Central Austin Transportation

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Check out 6 road improvement projects across the Austin metro

Brittany Anderson · 14h ago

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Bikeshare, name changes, safety: 6 Austin metro transportation updates

Brittany Anderson · August 10, 2026

TransportationEast Austin

MoKan Trail Bridge installation underway in East Austin

Brittany Anderson · August 6, 2026

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CapMetro's Bikeshare service to resume Aug. 11

Brittany Anderson · August 5, 2026

Central Austin Development

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UT Board of Regents approves first phase of the UT Dell Medical Center

Bailey Meyers · 4d ago

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Walmart renovation, Tim Hortons: Check out 5 major Austin-area permits filed this week

Jillian Nachtigal · 6d ago

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Austin advances plans for 180-foot Riverside residential towers

Ben Thompson · August 10, 2026

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Housing development, apartments: Check out 5 major Austin-area permits filed this week

Jillian Nachtigal · August 4, 2026

Central Austin Arts & Entertainment

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Sheffield Northwest Pool to mark 70th anniversary with community celebration

Jessica Mclaren · August 6, 2026

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Austin Public Library celebrates 100 years of service

Jessica Mclaren · July 10, 2026

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What Austinites need to know before the Fourth of July

Jessica Mclaren · June 30, 2026

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Austin Gamblers spur tourism revenue

Katlynn Fox · August 6, 2026

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Plants and preservation: A dozen Earth Day events to enjoy in the Austin area

Hamera Shabbir · April 16, 2026

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Blues and boat race: Check out these 9 events in Austin this April

Elle Bent · April 1, 2026

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20 spring festivals and events across Central Texas

Jessica Mclaren · March 24, 2026

Central Austin Nonprofit

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Asmbly Makerspace celebrates 5 year anniversary in Austin

Katlynn Fox · August 6, 2026

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AGE of Central Texas launches new headquarters, celebrates 40 years of service

Katlynn Fox · July 30, 2026

NonprofitCentral Austin

Emancipet adds 3rd weekly mobile clinic day in Austin

Jessica Mclaren · July 2, 2026

NonprofitEast Austin

East Austin's Irene Hill-Thompson House becomes city landmark

Katlynn Fox · June 10, 2026

Central Austin Weather

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Hays, South Austin nears first-ever 'Stage 4 Emergency’ drought declaration

Michael Milliorn · February 2, 2026

WeatherLake Travis - Westlake

Houston furniture store owner to give away 400 mattresses to those impacted by Hill Country floods Aug. 9

Brooke Sjoberg · August 6, 2025

WeatherEast Austin

Relief, cleanup underway in Central Texas after floods kill at least 69 people

Darcy Sprague, Elle Bent · July 6, 2025

WeatherEast Austin

4 confirmed deaths, unconfirmed number missing after floods impact Travis County

Elle Bent · July 6, 2025

Texas Legislature

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Texas senators consider how to better prepare communities for wildfires

Hannah Norton · 5d ago

Texas LegislatureCentral Austin

County officials say Texas law allowing more weekend voting will delay election results, spike costs

Hannah Norton · August 6, 2026

Texas LegislatureBellaire - Meyerland - West University

85K students will use new Texas Education Freedom Accounts this school year

Hannah Norton · August 4, 2026

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Texas to pause new data center projects until audit is conducted, Gov. Abbott says

Hannah Norton · August 3, 2026

Texas LegislatureCentral Austin

Texas lawmakers question if ERCOT’s data center rules will deter new industrial growth

Hannah Norton · July 31, 2026

Texas LegislatureCentral Austin

School closures are becoming more common in Texas. Here’s why.

Hannah Norton · July 30, 2026

Texas LegislatureCentral Austin

Texas spends billions on tax breaks for data centers. There’s a bipartisan legislative push to repeal them.

Hannah Norton · July 28, 2026

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Texas agencies outline plans to balance affordability with data center growth

Hannah Norton · July 27, 2026

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Central Austin News

Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention

Central Austin Latest Stories

As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education

Check out 6 road improvement projects across the Austin metro

Austin ISD delays first phase boundary recommendations to September

Central Austin Top News

1972 Women’s Sports Pub to close in late August

The Farm Fresh Network brings locally grown food to Texas schools

Franklin Barbecue closes temporarily and H-E-B updates among 6 trending Austin-area stories

Bagels, burgers and Ben and Jerry’s: 24 Austin business and dining updates

From bats to books: 9 events to explore in Austin in September and early October

Austin council members react to passage of $6.6B budget, property tax hike

As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education

The Farm Fresh Network brings locally grown food to Texas schools

Check out 6 road improvement projects across the Austin metro

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Central Austin Business

Bagels, burgers and Ben and Jerry’s: 24 Austin business and dining updates

From bats to books: 9 events to explore in Austin in September and early October

Material Bespoke Stone + Tile relocates to North Austin

Steam trains and vintage shopping: 6 events to attend in the Austin area August 14-16

Central Austin Education

Austin ISD earns 'B' rating, two schools trigger state intervention

As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education

Austin ISD delays first phase boundary recommendations to September

The Farm Fresh Network brings locally grown food to Texas schools

Central Austin Government

Austin council members react to passage of $6.6B budget, property tax hike

Austin adopts $6.6B budget and tax rate increase

City Council faces final budget decisions on social service changes, funding priorities

Austin calls $295M bond election for parks, library projects

Central Austin Dining

1972 Women’s Sports Pub to close in late August

Franklin Barbecue closes temporarily and H-E-B updates among 6 trending Austin-area stories

Coffee, Chicago pies and hot chicken: 6 new Austin metro dining spots to try

Mendocino Farms to expand its Austin footprint with new South Lamar spot

Central Austin Healthcare

Dell Children's celebrates first stem cell transplant patient's cancer-free milestone

Ascension Seton to deploy mobile stroke unit in 2027

Free training helps Travis County adults spot struggling kids

Orthopedic specialist introduces new carpal tunnel treatment in Austin

Central Austin Real Estate

Central Texas housing market shows growth despite economic uncertainty

What to know about 2026 property value appraisals in Travis County

More Central Austin homes sold in January 2026 compared to January 2025

More Central Austin homes sold in December year over year

Central Austin Transportation

Check out 6 road improvement projects across the Austin metro

Bikeshare, name changes, safety: 6 Austin metro transportation updates

MoKan Trail Bridge installation underway in East Austin

CapMetro's Bikeshare service to resume Aug. 11

Central Austin Development

UT Board of Regents approves first phase of the UT Dell Medical Center

Walmart renovation, Tim Hortons: Check out 5 major Austin-area permits filed this week

Austin advances plans for 180-foot Riverside residential towers

Housing development, apartments: Check out 5 major Austin-area permits filed this week

Central Austin Arts & Entertainment

Sheffield Northwest Pool to mark 70th anniversary with community celebration

Austin Public Library celebrates 100 years of service

Plan a trip close to home with this Austin-area staycation guide

What Austinites need to know before the Fourth of July

Central Austin Events

Austin Gamblers spur tourism revenue

Plants and preservation: A dozen Earth Day events to enjoy in the Austin area

Blues and boat race: Check out these 9 events in Austin this April

20 spring festivals and events across Central Texas

Central Austin Nonprofit

Asmbly Makerspace celebrates 5 year anniversary in Austin

AGE of Central Texas launches new headquarters, celebrates 40 years of service

Emancipet adds 3rd weekly mobile clinic day in Austin

East Austin's Irene Hill-Thompson House becomes city landmark

Central Austin Weather

Hays, South Austin nears first-ever 'Stage 4 Emergency’ drought declaration

Houston furniture store owner to give away 400 mattresses to those impacted by Hill Country floods Aug. 9

Relief, cleanup underway in Central Texas after floods kill at least 69 people