Austin police chief doubles down: Cops will continue citing and, in some cases, arresting for pot possession despite City Council direction
City Council decision does not change how police department handles marijuana possession, according to the police chief.
Trudy's files for bankruptcy, owes employees more than $267,000 in unpaid wages
According to court documents, the Tex-Mex restaurant's financial issues started with its Dripping Springs location, which lost over $1 million per year.
City of Austin expects to see more dockless vehicles used for longer trips in 2020
When electric scooters first arrived in Austin in April 2018, residents and city officials alike raised concerns about regulations, safety and inconvenience.
Austin City Council tells police to stop enforcement against low-level pot possession; police Chief Brian Manley says council cannot dictate enforcement of state law
There is some disagreement on what Austin's new marijuana possession policy means for residents.
Capital Metro sets ambitious goal to eventually replace all 423 buses with electric versions
Starting Jan. 26, riders can ride the new electric buses, which will rotate among routes.
Council members divided over hire of outside attorney in property protest rights lawsuit
Some City Council members said taxpayer dollars should not be used to fight taxpayer interests.
South Austin H-E-B openings, closings and renovations expected in 2020
2020 is slated to be a year of major development for H-E-B in the South Austin area, with projects totaling $200 million.
Central Health will explore minimum wage bumps for its employees
The health care district is considering increasing its minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Austin EyeWorks gains new leadership as longtime doctor retires
An Oak Hill optometry office has welcomed a new eye doctor.
Sunset Valley to withhold payment until city facility pond issues are resolved
Sunset Valley will withhold between $200,000-$250,000 in payments for its new water quality pond.
Neighborhood Note: Dripping Springs appoints the city’s first full-time attorney
Dripping Springs City Council has named Laura Mueller city attorney.
Plans progress on Dripping Springs ISD bond projects, new school construction in 2020
Construction will move forward at several Dripping Springs ISD school sites, both new and existing, this year.
Whataburger opens new location on East Oltorf Street
This is the burger chain's 19th location in Austin.
Travis Central Appraisal District board will host in-person meetings for informal protests in 2020
The Travis Central Appraisal District board of trustees voted to bring back in-person meetings for informal protests this year.
Austin-Travis County officials establish nonprofit to raise funds to support complete census count
Officials in Austin and Travis County have formed a complete count committee to support the 2020 census effort.
Austin to start issuing tickets to drivers who park in bike-only lanes in effort to improve safety
Drivers who illegal park in a bicycle lane could receive a $300 fine and have their vehicles towed.
Dripping Springs ISD discusses next steps for bond advisory committee selection
Dripping Springs ISD's board of trustees is ready to consider applications for the district's new bond oversight group.
Capital Metro starts electrifying its transit fleet; first 2 electric buses go into service Jan. 26
Capital Metro will roll out the first two electric buses in late January.
Summer Moon Coffee to open at Circle C Ranch
A new coffee shop is set to open in a previous South Austin location of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Support grows among Austin City Council members who want to end local penalties for low-level marijuana possession
If successful, the Austin Police Department would no longer hand out arrests or citations for possession of marijuana with no intent to distribute.
Utility and other hurdles delay Bee Creek Sports Complex
Though it was initially planned to be ready for play by 2020, delays pertaining to construction and, more specifically, to water service, have pushed the completion date of the much-anticipated Bee Creek Sports Complex to spring 2022.
Travis County commissioners pursue easement to bring water to Las Lomitas subdivision
Travis County commissioners are working to address colonias—unincorporated areas in the county that lack basic utilities.
Austin Public Health confirms city’s first rubella case since 1999
Austin Public Health is investigating a confirmed rubella case, the first case of the contagious viral infection in Travis County since 1999.
Travis County commissioners consider revisions to peace office pay
Travis County commissioners are considering options that will revise the pay scale for peace officers, including law enforcement, corrections and park rangers.
Baylor Scott & White's Austin Medical Center opens in Oak Hill
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Austin opened its doors Jan. 15.