Zilker Vision Plan aims to enhance and restore Zilker park, community input needed
The Zilker Vision Plan community survey is available online until March 31. The plan includes many proposed changes to Zilker Metropolitan Park.
The Zilker Vision Plan community survey is available online until March 31. The plan includes many proposed changes to Zilker Metropolitan Park.
Austin NAACP questions why little information was released on Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest
Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder is questioning why little information has been released on WNBA player and Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia. He is calling for intensified pressure on state and national representatives.
Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder is questioning why little information has been released on WNBA player and Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia. He is calling for intensified pressure on state and national representatives.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg makes a stop in Austin
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped in Austin to spend time with Capital Metro and discuss Project Connect.
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped in Austin to spend time with Capital Metro and discuss Project Connect.
Texas’ traditionally sleepy school board races are suddenly attracting attention — and money
As conservative parents become more frustrated with how school boards handled the pandemic, once-ignored school board elections are becoming better funded.
As conservative parents become more frustrated with how school boards handled the pandemic, once-ignored school board elections are becoming better funded.
Texas readies additional resources to address increased fire weather conditions
High winds and low relative humidity have heightened the risk for wildfires in the western half of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
High winds and low relative humidity have heightened the risk for wildfires in the western half of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
TEA expands Teacher Vacancy Task Force to include more teachers
The Teacher Vacancy Task Force is being expanded by two dozen members, so the group includes an “equal representation” of teachers and administrators.
The Teacher Vacancy Task Force is being expanded by two dozen members, so the group includes an “equal representation” of teachers and administrators.
SXSW 2022: 'SoundCloud Next Wav' experiential event series
SoundCloud held an experiential event series for SXSW, bringing artists and fans together for community, career building, and discovering new music.
SoundCloud held an experiential event series for SXSW, bringing artists and fans together for community, career building, and discovering new music.
Neighbors in South Austin put up 'slow down' signs hoping drivers, city leaders will pay attention
Speeding on West Oltorf Street between South Lamar Boulevard and South First Street in South Austin is nothing new, but what is new are 100 signs urging drivers to “SLOW DOWN.”
Speeding on West Oltorf Street between South Lamar Boulevard and South First Street in South Austin is nothing new, but what is new are 100 signs urging drivers to “SLOW DOWN.”
Austin EMS crews speak on dangers of buying drugs off the street during SXSW
For emergency responders, SXSW has increased awareness of counterfeit drugs potentially circulating. But the potential dangers go beyond just purchasing drugs off the street.
For emergency responders, SXSW has increased awareness of counterfeit drugs potentially circulating. But the potential dangers go beyond just purchasing drugs off the street.
Road rage on the rise in Texas, AAA study says
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
City of Austin police, fire, EMS collaborate for SXSW safety calls
“Police, fire, EMS, transportation. We are all gathered to keep an eye on what's happening in the downtown area,” said Sara Henry, communications manager with Austin Center for Events.
“Police, fire, EMS, transportation. We are all gathered to keep an eye on what's happening in the downtown area,” said Sara Henry, communications manager with Austin Center for Events.
Austin police investigating stabbing at homeless encampment
The stabbing happened at a homeless encampment near the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Lakeshore in southeast Austin.
The stabbing happened at a homeless encampment near the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Lakeshore in southeast Austin.
Austin Fire Department responds to RV fire in boat storage yard
The fire reportedly involved an RV and spread to the surrounding grass and debris in the boat storage yard in northeast Austin.
The fire reportedly involved an RV and spread to the surrounding grass and debris in the boat storage yard in northeast Austin.
San Antonio has better tacos than Austin, actor Pedro Pascal says
'The Mandalorian" and "Games of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal offered his opinion while in town for SXSW on whether San Antonio or Austin had better tacos.
'The Mandalorian" and "Games of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal offered his opinion while in town for SXSW on whether San Antonio or Austin had better tacos.
Austin allows public to provide public comment remotely via phone
Residents in Austin who want to participate in the local democratic process are being offered new ways to get involved in an effort to increase public participation.
Residents in Austin who want to participate in the local democratic process are being offered new ways to get involved in an effort to increase public participation.
SXSW 2022: Cheetos Hands-Free House in East Austin
The Cheetos Hands-Free House shows how you can have fun and do everyday activities without using your hands. Probably because you have cheetle, the iconic orange dust, on your hands.
The Cheetos Hands-Free House shows how you can have fun and do everyday activities without using your hands. Probably because you have cheetle, the iconic orange dust, on your hands.
SXSW 2022: C4 Energy takes over 6th and Trinity in downtown Austin
The C4 Energy experience for SXSW captures festival-goers with a 360 robotic camera in a video activation.
The C4 Energy experience for SXSW captures festival-goers with a 360 robotic camera in a video activation.
Iconic Austin restaurant Dirty Martin's could close due to transit project
Dirty Martin's has been serving burgers for 96 years but the future of the restaurant near the UT campus is in doubt thanks to Project Connect.
Dirty Martin's has been serving burgers for 96 years but the future of the restaurant near the UT campus is in doubt thanks to Project Connect.
Shooting at South Austin hotel, police say 2 people injured
The Austin Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at around 4:30 a.m. on I-35 northbound Service Road near Oltorf Street.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at around 4:30 a.m. on I-35 northbound Service Road near Oltorf Street.
Austin police detective, his wife file lawsuit against City of Austin
An Austin police detective and his wife say a “do-not-contact” order from his boss over a domestic dispute has torn their family apart, and they’re taking the city to court over what they call an overstep by Chief Joseph Chacon.
An Austin police detective and his wife say a “do-not-contact” order from his boss over a domestic dispute has torn their family apart, and they’re taking the city to court over what they call an overstep by Chief Joseph Chacon.