Owner of Austin business 'The Russian House' shortens name in solidarity with Ukraine
Austin restaurant 'The Russian House' shortens name to 'The House' to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
Austin restaurant 'The Russian House' shortens name to 'The House' to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
2 children, 5 adults hospitalized after downtown collision involving CapMetro bus
A Capital Metro bus was involved in a vehicle collision on Sunday that sent two children and five adults to the hospital.
A Capital Metro bus was involved in a vehicle collision on Sunday that sent two children and five adults to the hospital.
Ukraine supporters rally at protest at Texas Capitol Saturday
Texans gathered at the Texas Capitol on Saturday in downtown Austin to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Texans gathered at the Texas Capitol on Saturday in downtown Austin to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Psaki condemns directive from Abbott labeling sex changes for minors as child abuse
Psaki said that Abbott's directive and similar action in Florida and other states are "designed to target and attack the kids who need support the most."
Psaki said that Abbott's directive and similar action in Florida and other states are "designed to target and attack the kids who need support the most."
University of Texas researcher warns public of misinformation amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
A University of Texas researcher wants to warn the public of misinformation as social media continues to be flooded with posts focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
A University of Texas researcher wants to warn the public of misinformation as social media continues to be flooded with posts focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
APD identifies victim in fatal shooting near St. Edward's University
APD has identified 24-year-old Jacob Andrew Turner as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday off of E. Ben White.
APD has identified 24-year-old Jacob Andrew Turner as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday off of E. Ben White.
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City of Austin inviting innovators to compete in 7th Annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition
The 7th Annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition kicks off on Feb. 28 and the City of Austin is inviting entrepreneurs and innovators to compete.
The 7th Annual [Re]Verse Pitch Competition kicks off on Feb. 28 and the City of Austin is inviting entrepreneurs and innovators to compete.
Hill Elementary School to host grand opening ceremony
Hill Elementary School is set to celebrate its new modernized campus Tuesday, March 1.
Hill Elementary School is set to celebrate its new modernized campus Tuesday, March 1.
Austin Public Health announces changes to COVID-19 vaccine operations
APH says its teams will now focus on the Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP), which offers COVID-19 vaccines at locations in otherwise hard-to-reach areas.
APH says its teams will now focus on the Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP), which offers COVID-19 vaccines at locations in otherwise hard-to-reach areas.
UT Austin hires director for Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Lee Clippard has been interim director since May and previously worked for seven years in center leadership, serving as deputy director and the head of communications and guest experience.
Lee Clippard has been interim director since May and previously worked for seven years in center leadership, serving as deputy director and the head of communications and guest experience.
Austin-Travis County EMS responds to multiple crashes due to icy roads
Austin-Travis County EMS reported a significant amount of crashes just within a 12-hour period. In fact, the numbers were unusually high.
Austin-Travis County EMS reported a significant amount of crashes just within a 12-hour period. In fact, the numbers were unusually high.
Central Texas Ukrainians call on world leaders to 'stand against Russian military aggression'
Central Texas Ukrainians gathered at the Texas State Capitol Thursday calling on world leaders to “stand against Russian military aggression" following Russian attacks on the Ukraine.
Central Texas Ukrainians gathered at the Texas State Capitol Thursday calling on world leaders to “stand against Russian military aggression" following Russian attacks on the Ukraine.
Travis County voting hours extended for Feb. 25 following winter weather
All Travis County polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.on Friday. Polling locations were closed one hour early on Feb. 23 because of winter weather.
All Travis County polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.on Friday. Polling locations were closed one hour early on Feb. 23 because of winter weather.
Public asked to weigh in on design for new bicycle, pedestrian bridge near Lady Bird Lake
The public is being asked to weigh in on a design for the new bicycle, pedestrian bridge near Lady Bird Lake. Residents can give feedback until March 24, 2022.
The public is being asked to weigh in on a design for the new bicycle, pedestrian bridge near Lady Bird Lake. Residents can give feedback until March 24, 2022.
Austin ISD community survey asks families, staff to weigh in on mask mandate
The Austin ISD survey asks families and staff if the district’s mask mandate should be optional. The survey will be online until March 6.
The Austin ISD survey asks families and staff if the district’s mask mandate should be optional. The survey will be online until March 6.
Austin City Council to address Austin Water's resolution to reduce impacts due to recent boil water notice
Austin City Council will address the Austin Water Oversight Committee’s resolution to mitigate impacts from the recent boil water notice next month.
Austin City Council will address the Austin Water Oversight Committee’s resolution to mitigate impacts from the recent boil water notice next month.
Man shot, killed at NE Austin apartment complex during argument with neighbor
APD is investigating this as the 14th homicide of 2022 and is asking anyone with any information to contact APD or CrimeStoppers.
APD is investigating this as the 14th homicide of 2022 and is asking anyone with any information to contact APD or CrimeStoppers.
Winter weather advisory extended until 6 pm in Central Texas
Temperatures won't get above freezing now until after 3 pm. Slippery spots are still possible mainly on elevated roads like bridges, overpasses and flyovers.
Temperatures won't get above freezing now until after 3 pm. Slippery spots are still possible mainly on elevated roads like bridges, overpasses and flyovers.
City of Austin reopens cold weather shelters for Thursday, Feb. 24
Cold weather shelters have been reopened in Austin as temperatures continue to drop.
Cold weather shelters have been reopened in Austin as temperatures continue to drop.
Texas Supreme Court takes up challenge to state’s restrictive abortion law
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has asked the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in on a question of state law before the appeals court proceeds with its ruling.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has asked the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in on a question of state law before the appeals court proceeds with its ruling.