Austin Public Health gives update on community spread of monkeypox in Austin-Travis County
High-risk groups include those who are immunocompromised, pregnant women, and young children. Monkeypox can also more severely affect those with skin conditions.
High-risk groups include those who are immunocompromised, pregnant women, and young children. Monkeypox can also more severely affect those with skin conditions.
American Airlines launching new nonstop service from Austin to Vail
American Airlines is launching new nonstop service between Austin and Vail, Colorado this winter.
American Airlines is launching new nonstop service between Austin and Vail, Colorado this winter.
Body found floating in Lady Bird Lake, ATCEMS says
A person has been pronounced dead on scene after ATCEMS and Austin Fire responded to a report of a person floating in Lady Bird Lake.
A person has been pronounced dead on scene after ATCEMS and Austin Fire responded to a report of a person floating in Lady Bird Lake.
Texas murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong had access to $450G, practiced shooting with sister, warrants reveal
Strickland had given Armstrong $450,000 as investment capital. According to the warrants, he asked for it back, but she did not return it before fleeing the state on May 14.
Strickland had given Armstrong $450,000 as investment capital. According to the warrants, he asked for it back, but she did not return it before fleeing the state on May 14.
Westlake HS students selected for funding at National Pitch competition
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
Relentless heat continues to bake the South while dangerous temperatures creep north
100-degree temperatures are expected from Texas to the northern Plains.
100-degree temperatures are expected from Texas to the northern Plains.
Have a fun-filled day at ColombianFest ATX 2022 on July 16
A perfect day to celebrate the independence of Colombia, with live music, typical food, and in the company of your best friends.
A perfect day to celebrate the independence of Colombia, with live music, typical food, and in the company of your best friends.
100+ local, regional artists announced as part of Hot Summer Nights lineup
The annual music festival will feature dozens of free performances featuring more than 100 local and regional artists with a mix of both established and up-and-coming acts.
The annual music festival will feature dozens of free performances featuring more than 100 local and regional artists with a mix of both established and up-and-coming acts.
Very hot temperatures continue, isolated showers possible
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into evening.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into evening.
Scientists say toxic algae can be deadly for dogs, people
The city is urging people and pets to not get in the water if it’s warm or stagnant, or if they see any algae. If you do, rinse off after going for a swim.
The city is urging people and pets to not get in the water if it’s warm or stagnant, or if they see any algae. If you do, rinse off after going for a swim.
Austin Resource Recovery adjusts cart set-out time for operator safety
This change allows operators, or sanitation drivers, to begin collecting recycling, composting, trash, large brush and bulk items one hour earlier, helping to prevent them from performing collections during the hottest hours of the day.
This change allows operators, or sanitation drivers, to begin collecting recycling, composting, trash, large brush and bulk items one hour earlier, helping to prevent them from performing collections during the hottest hours of the day.
Lakeway accepting applications for Spirit of Freedom Monument engravings
Those added this year will also be recognized at the City of Lakeway's annual Veterans Day Ceremony in November.
Those added this year will also be recognized at the City of Lakeway's annual Veterans Day Ceremony in November.
Dropping water levels affecting emergency services on Central Texas lakes
In past drought years, ESD1 has docked at local marinas but on a temporary basis. Finding long term space now in deep water for the dock and boat is proving difficult.
In past drought years, ESD1 has docked at local marinas but on a temporary basis. Finding long term space now in deep water for the dock and boat is proving difficult.
$50K reward being offered for info leading to arrest of suspect in deadly pedestrian hit-and-run crash
The friends of the victim in a deadly hit-and-run crash are offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
The friends of the victim in a deadly hit-and-run crash are offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
CapMetro suspending MetroRail service for maintenance July 15-23
CapMetro is suspending all MetroRail service for a week to perform required maintenance along the 32-mile rail line.
CapMetro is suspending all MetroRail service for a week to perform required maintenance along the 32-mile rail line.
Monkeypox is now considered community spread in Austin-Travis County
As of Tuesday, six monkeypox cases and seven presumptive cases were confirmed in Austin-Travis County. The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks.
As of Tuesday, six monkeypox cases and seven presumptive cases were confirmed in Austin-Travis County. The illness typically lasts for 2−4 weeks.
Above normal temperatures expected to continue through week
Above normal temperatures with highs at or above 100 are expected to continue across most areas for the next several days.
Above normal temperatures with highs at or above 100 are expected to continue across most areas for the next several days.
11 pounds of fentanyl found in car battery, APD says
The CDC said fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine and a major contributor to overdoses in the United States.
The CDC said fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine and a major contributor to overdoses in the United States.
Austin ISD details $2.2B bond proposal for school upgrades
A focal point of both versions of the proposal are safety upgrades, something many parents have called for in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.
A focal point of both versions of the proposal are safety upgrades, something many parents have called for in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting.
Transportation department launches pilot program to clear up scooter congestion downtown
As of late June, no more than 100 scooters per provider are allowed on Congress Avenue between Lady Bird Lake and the Capitol. Additionally, no more than five scooters are allowed on each block face.
As of late June, no more than 100 scooters per provider are allowed on Congress Avenue between Lady Bird Lake and the Capitol. Additionally, no more than five scooters are allowed on each block face.