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APA! offering $22 adoptions for month of January

January 5, 2022 3:09pm CST

Are you looking to start off 2022 with a new furry friend? Austin Pets Alive! is offering $22 adoptions for all pets through the end of January!

Texas readies state resources in response to elevated fire weather

January 5, 2022 2:58pm CST

Elevated fire weather is forecast for the Panhandle, South Plains, Hill Country, and West Texas through the end of the week, particularly on Saturday.

Austin resident wins $1 million prize in Texas Lottery

January 5, 2022 11:13am CST

The ticket was purchased at the Ben White Shell convenience store on W. Ben White Boulevard, according to Texas Lottery.

'The Dudley and Bob Show' host Dale Dudley out at KLBJ-FM radio

January 5, 2022 8:13am CST

Dale Dudley says he was fired but KLBJ owner Waterloo Media says Dudley's contract was not renewed and that it was "time for the station to try something a little different."

Del Valle ISD welcomes students back to school as COVID surges

January 5, 2022 6:53am CST

Many school districts are pushing through with plans for in-person classes despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across Texas.

Fraudulent QR code stickers found on 29 Austin public parking meters

January 4, 2022 9:51pm CST

Any person that believes they were a victim of a credit card breach as a result of recent parking meter payments should file a police report and notify their card issuer immediately.

Austin police release photos of suspects from attempted ATM thefts

January 4, 2022 4:52pm CST

APD has released photos and descriptions of the suspects involved in a string of attempted ATM thefts around the Austin area last month.

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for January 2022 in Texas

January 4, 2022 4:13pm CST

All SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. It should appear in recipients’ accounts by January 31.

Texas to sue over vaccine mandate for National Guard after requesting federal aid

January 4, 2022 3:23pm CST

In a letter, Abbott stated “As long as I am your commander-in-chief, I will not tolerate efforts to compel receipt of a COVID19 vaccine.”

APH warns Stage 5 'imminent' as 1 in 3 tests positive for COVID

January 4, 2022 1:46pm CST

APH says record numbers show 1 in 3 tests positive for COVID-19 in Central Texas and that without behavioral changes Stage 5 of its COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines is "imminent."

Huston-Tillotson 2022 Spring Semester to being virtually due to COVID

January 4, 2022 1:12pm CST

Classes will begin remotely on Monday, January 10 due to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and the City of Austin's return to Stage 4 of its COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines.

Woman killed in multiple vehicle crash on RM 2222 identified

January 4, 2022 12:55pm CST

Police say 27-year-old Egypt Catai West died in the crash that happened at around 7:53 a.m. on December 29 in the 5900 block of RM 2222 near Loop 360.

Texas U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia endorses Greg Casar for Congress

January 4, 2022 10:33am CST

Casar, who currently represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.

Top 5 candidates for Austin's next Emergency Medical Services Chief announced

January 4, 2022 10:06am CST

The candidate pool was narrowed to five top candidates from 37 applicants.

Austin ISD offers COVID testing as students return to school

January 3, 2022 7:21pm CST

Central Texas schools are preparing for students to return amid a COVID surge.

Beware of fraudulent QR code stickers on Austin public parking meters

January 3, 2022 4:25pm CST

People attempting to pay for parking using those QR codes may have been directed to a fraudulent website and submitted payment to a fraudulent vendor.