New office building could be headed to W. Hwy. 290 in South Austin
The building would be used as a 15,000 square-foot real estate office near Stearns Lane.
Travis County updates Tesla incentive package, pushing for $1 billion-plus investment from the company
Poised for a possible July 13 vote, Travis County has released a refined incentives structure proposal with electric carmaker Tesla.
Education organizations call for STAAR requirements to be waived another year
Gov. Greg Abbott waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, testing requirements in March of earlier this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Q&A: Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. David Corry discusses immunity, vaccine production amid COVID-19 pandemic
Rapid development and distribution of a vaccine worldwide and successful achievement of herd immunity will be key players in determining the lifespan of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr. David Corry, a professor of Medicine in the Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology Section at Baylor College of Medicine.
State announces partnership for increased COVID-19 testing for patients, staff at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
These test sites will help the state work toward the goal of processing up to 100,000 tests in the first month.
University of Texas researchers will test Lady Bird Lake algae for harmful toxins
Last summer, five dogs died in Lady Bird Lake after coming into contact with the toxic blue-green algae.
Del Valle ISD approves Tesla incentives, paving way for possible Travis County agreement
The school district's July 9 vote could yield Tesla around $46.4 million in tax abatements if the company chooses Travis County as its next factory site.
Travis County tops 700 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day July 9
Travis County has had 13,864 total confirmed coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
MAP: Governor expands restrictions on elective surgeries to more than 100 Texas counties
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the restrictions that initially required only hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties to postpone all non-medically necessary surgeries and procedures that are unrelated to COVID-19.
Austin’s new law: Follow health authority rules or face $2,000 penalty
Austin-Travis County Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott is set to publish new orders mandating masks and social distancing this week.
700 homes now for sale in Dripping Springs’ new Big Sky Ranch community
The new community is located near Founders Memorial Park.
South Austin entertainment center reopens with revamped health and safety measures
Epic Fun is fighting to keep its family-friendly offerings going despite economic hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
UIL releases guidelines for conducting summer activities during COVID-19 pandemic
The University Interscholastic League released udpated guidelines for schools conducting summer activities such as sports training and marching band practices on July 8.
High-injury roadway Slaughter Lane to receive safety updates this month
Slaughter Lane is among 13 roadways targets by Austin Transportation Department as part of its Vision Zero program.
Dell Children’s Medical Center doubles size of pediatric sleep program
The newly expanded, six-bed sleep lab at Dell Children’s now has the ability to offer diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic studies for children with potential sleeping disorders.
Travis County reports 753 new coronavirus cases July 8
The Austin MSA is still hovering near Stage 5 risk with 67 new hospital admissions in the past day.
Austin ISD teachers demand keeping classes online for start of school year
Education Austin says that keeping all classes online is in the best interest of district employees, students and families.
Area businesses get PPP loans, One Love Tattoos aims to make a mark and more: Business, community news from Central Texas
Read the latest business and community news from Central Texas.
2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
For individuals who have not responded to the 2020 census, one of about 500,000 census takers will visit the their household between Aug. 11-Oct. 31.
Emler Swim School now offering interactive lessons online
Families can choose to receive training via weekly video calls or through instructional videos online.
If new shelter-in-place orders are needed in Austin, local officials hope to have 'productive dialogue' with Gov. Abbott
With area ICU beds at 85% capacity, officials are preparing the Austin Convention Center to accept hospital patients and are calling on health professionals from around the country to assist in Texas.
With 74.8 new hospitalizations per day over past week, Travis County could move into coronavirus risk Stage 5
Under Stage 5, Austin Public Health could suggest only essential businesses remain open.
UPDATE: Travis County postpones public discussion on Tesla economic incentives until July 14
County commissioners will continue discussions on Tesla with economic development staff at their next regular voting session.
Texas Education Agency issues guidelines for 2020-21 school year
The guidelines address on-campus activities, attendance requirements, and health and safety precautions that should be enforced at Texas schools this year.
New Sport Clips Haircuts CEO to succeed founder
In his early work with Sport Clips, Edward oversaw the company-owned stores, taking many of them to top performers within the system.