City of Austin hiring lifeguards starting at $15 an hour
Austin Parks and Recreation says there are currently 95 lifeguards on staff, but they need around 650 to open summer pools for the 2022 swim season.
Austin Parks and Recreation says there are currently 95 lifeguards on staff, but they need around 650 to open summer pools for the 2022 swim season.
Winter Weather Advisory for Central Texas, freezing rain possible
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued until noon on February 24. Light freezing rain is likely tonight and could lead to slippery spots on elevated roads. Drivers are being encouraged to check road conditions on drivetexas.org.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued until noon on February 24. Light freezing rain is likely tonight and could lead to slippery spots on elevated roads. Drivers are being encouraged to check road conditions on drivetexas.org.
ACC, Austin company partner to build new drone, train students
Zpryme is creating an advanced sensing drone at the ACC IMPACT Lab. The drone offers enhanced camera technology to help reduce and better predict the impact of severe weather events.
Zpryme is creating an advanced sensing drone at the ACC IMPACT Lab. The drone offers enhanced camera technology to help reduce and better predict the impact of severe weather events.
Ukrainians living in Central Texas worry about loved ones overseas
As tensions heat up with Russia and Ukraine, those born in Ukraine who now live in Central Texas are watching the events with a close eye.
As tensions heat up with Russia and Ukraine, those born in Ukraine who now live in Central Texas are watching the events with a close eye.
Missing endangered man found safe in Austin
Austin police have found a missing endangered man Tuesday night. Police said 40-year-old Bradley Lemming was found safe.
Austin police have found a missing endangered man Tuesday night. Police said 40-year-old Bradley Lemming was found safe.
Body found at East Austin homeless encampment moments before clean-up
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
19 APD officers each charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault
Nearly two years after protests erupted in the streets of Austin in May 2020 following the death of George Floyd, 40 pages of indictments were released late Tuesday — charging 19 Austin Police Department officers each with two counts of aggravated assault.
Nearly two years after protests erupted in the streets of Austin in May 2020 following the death of George Floyd, 40 pages of indictments were released late Tuesday — charging 19 Austin Police Department officers each with two counts of aggravated assault.
City of Austin hosting virtual community job fair on Feb. 23
The City of Austin will host a virtual community job fair that will showcase a wide variety of city job opportunities available to people who are willing and able to work.
The City of Austin will host a virtual community job fair that will showcase a wide variety of city job opportunities available to people who are willing and able to work.
Virtual meeting being held to discuss CROWN Act in Austin community
Austin City Council has directed the city manager to work with civil rights organizations on further recommendations for the CROWN Act and for the Civil Rights Office.
Austin City Council has directed the city manager to work with civil rights organizations on further recommendations for the CROWN Act and for the Civil Rights Office.
Parents protest against Austin ISD's mask mandate at schools
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
Justin Berry among 19 Austin law enforcement officers indicted
Justin Berry is among 19 Austin law enforcement officers indicted and accused of using excessive force on anti-police brutality protesters in 2020.
Justin Berry is among 19 Austin law enforcement officers indicted and accused of using excessive force on anti-police brutality protesters in 2020.
Sushi pop-up Sushi|Bar ATX here to stay in East Austin
Sushi pop-up Sushi|Bar ATX is now permanently in Austin but it's easy getting a spot in the omakase speakeasy that serves 17 courses to 10 guests in each seating.
Sushi pop-up Sushi|Bar ATX is now permanently in Austin but it's easy getting a spot in the omakase speakeasy that serves 17 courses to 10 guests in each seating.
Kirk Watson, former Texas State Senator, to run for Austin mayor
Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.
Former Democratic Texas State Senator Kirk Watson has announced he is running for Austin mayor. Watson was previously Mayor of Austin from 1997-2001.
Construction of Austin Fire Dept., ATCEMS joint station underway
The station, known informally as the Loop 360/Davenport station, will be officially known as AFD Station #52 and ATCEMS Station #41 once complete.
The station, known informally as the Loop 360/Davenport station, will be officially known as AFD Station #52 and ATCEMS Station #41 once complete.
H-E-B ice cream celebrates Texas educators, will help fulfill classroom wish lists
H-E-B's limited-edition “Education Heroes” flavor hit store shelves on February 14 and 10% of proceeds from the flavor will go to DonorsChoose to help fulfill the classroom wish lists of Texas teachers.
H-E-B's limited-edition “Education Heroes” flavor hit store shelves on February 14 and 10% of proceeds from the flavor will go to DonorsChoose to help fulfill the classroom wish lists of Texas teachers.
Rent prices for Austin area apartments, homes surges
According to a report, Austin is one of 10 cities to have one of the largest rent increases for a one-bedroom apartment, ranking in at number five with a 45.1% increase.
According to a report, Austin is one of 10 cities to have one of the largest rent increases for a one-bedroom apartment, ranking in at number five with a 45.1% increase.
String of deadly motorcycle crashes in Austin raises concerns
In February alone, there were 36 auto-pedestrian collisions in Austin and Travis County — three of them deadly.
In February alone, there were 36 auto-pedestrian collisions in Austin and Travis County — three of them deadly.
Austin home builders struggling to keep up with demand of housing
While it's getting tougher to find housing in Austin, home builders are struggling to keep up with demand.
While it's getting tougher to find housing in Austin, home builders are struggling to keep up with demand.
Confederate Street in Austin to be renamed after Black educator
A street in West Austin will be named after Maggie Mayes, a Black educator living in the freedman community of Clarksville, after a petition gathered support from the Austin City Council.
A street in West Austin will be named after Maggie Mayes, a Black educator living in the freedman community of Clarksville, after a petition gathered support from the Austin City Council.
APD officers indicted face up to life in prison, attorney says
Nineteen Austin police officers indicted on aggravated assault charges following May 2020 racial justice protests face up to life in prison if convicted, an attorney representing eight of them says.
Nineteen Austin police officers indicted on aggravated assault charges following May 2020 racial justice protests face up to life in prison if convicted, an attorney representing eight of them says.