South Austin motorists should brace for lane closures, delays on I-35 this week
Roadwork in the area overall is expected to continue until the middle of 2021.
Public safety, homelessness in Austin take center stage in final forum before District 6 runoff vote
Three days ahead of the first day of early voting for the Austin City Council District 6 runoff election, a final public debate was mostly focused on issues of public safety.
New brewery opens in Spicewood and more Central Texas news
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Travis County aims to give COVID-19 vaccine to nursing home employees, residents first after doses arrive from state
Vaccines are expected to be available as soon as Dec. 14.
First allotment of COVID-19 vaccinations expected to arrive in Texas in mid-December
About 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been allotted to the state of Texas and will arrive the week of Dec. 14.
TxDOT is spending billions to fix I-35 through downtown Austin, but some community members say the state is wrong in its approach
A report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute released Dec. 1 said the 8-mile stretch of I-35 from Hwy. 290 to SH 71 is the most congested roadway in the state.
Now open in Austin: New coffee shop, offices and medical clinics arrive south of river
New businesses operating in Austin include MilkRun, which delivers dairy, meat, produce and other products from local farmers to customers at home.
COVID-19 rates after Thanksgiving have yet to climb, but experts say spike could still be coming
As Austin awaits a vaccine whose first doses could arrive by the end of 2020, health officials say the impact of Thanksgiving gatherings on the spread of the virus could take time to show up.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board launches campaign to boost college enrollment
The decline in college enrollment across the state of Texas has prompted several agencies to partner up and create online resources for students and counselors.
Candidates for Austin City Council District 10 face off ahead of Dec. 15 runoff
Incumbent Alison Alter and challenger Jennifer Virden are vying for the seat.
All Austin ISD classes to be held online through Dec. 4
The district will also be providing free COVID-19 tests to staff and families Dec. 2-4.
New Braunfels to host regional spelling bee and more Central Texas news
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Breaking down Austin's $460 million bond for bike lanes, trails, sidewalks and more
The bond will fun a bridge over Pleasant Valley Road connecting two ends of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike trail, among other improvements.
Sawyer Ranch Road shared-use path completed in Dripping Springs
The project is one of the first completed through Hays County's 2016 bond.
Q&A: Laura Colangelo discusses challenges facing private schools during pandemic
Colangelo said private schools have adapted to remote learning and other obstacles in 2020 despite less revenue and a 9% decline in enrollment statewide.
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Travis County health officials urge caution
Austin Public Health leaders say gatherings with people outside one's household held indoors and without masks pose the greatest risk.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
The vaccine could start being distributed "as early as next month," according to a Nov. 23 news release.
Austin Community College: There’s 'excitement' for a new Pinnacle campus
The Southwest Austin campus has been closed since 2018 due to poor facility conditions.
Austin development updates: Apartments could replace two Rainey Street bars, 307 affordable housing units coming to South First Street area
A 569-foot apartment complex could replace Javelina and Craft Bar. Meanwhile, development continues in the St. Elmo area.
P. Terry's to open in Pflugerville in January and more Central Texas news
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Holiday markets, strolls, tree lightings and Trail of Lights: 18 events in the Austin area in November and December
The Trail of Lights has gone drive-thru this year, while the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is taking free, ticketed reservations to adhere to social distancing requirements.
After historic public transportation vote, here is what's next for Project Connect in Austin
Shovels won't be hitting the ground on the light rail and downtown tunnel for years, but work is getting started now after Austinites approved the $7.1 billion plan Nov. 3.
As we head into the holidays, what could the flu season look like in Austin in the midst of a pandemic?
With national coronavirus cases reaching record highs in November, the potential is present for health care systems to become overwhelmed with simultaneous coronavirus and flu hospitalizations.
Old School Liquor & Market, Cannon Coffee keep it local in Southwest Austin
Three friends opened the neighboring businesses in 2019, showcasing local breweries, distilleries and coffee roasters.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions celebrates grand opening in Round Rock and more top Central Texas news
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