How to keep pets safe, comfortable during a warm-weather power outage
During a warm-weather power outage, it's important to keep your furry friends safe and comfortable. Austin Pets Alive! teamed up with Austin Energy to create a list of safety tips.
During a warm-weather power outage, it's important to keep your furry friends safe and comfortable. Austin Pets Alive! teamed up with Austin Energy to create a list of safety tips.
28% of Texas single-family homes purchased by institutional buyers in 2021: report
Texas had the highest rate of institutional buyers purchasing residential homes in 2021 at 26% while the national average was just 13%.
Texas had the highest rate of institutional buyers purchasing residential homes in 2021 at 26% while the national average was just 13%.
Gun violence summit in Austin looks to find solutions
Austin and Travis County leaders are being joined by shooting survivors and gun violence experts, with the goal of finding local solutions.
Austin and Travis County leaders are being joined by shooting survivors and gun violence experts, with the goal of finding local solutions.
Austin Public Library presents 'Banned Camp' summer event series with BookPeople
The series lasts throughout the summer with author events, storytimes, book clubs, and more at Austin Public Library locations, virtually, and at other locations throughout the city.
The series lasts throughout the summer with author events, storytimes, book clubs, and more at Austin Public Library locations, virtually, and at other locations throughout the city.
Two open-call opportunities for City of Austin's Art in Public Places program
The City of Austin's Art in Public Places program has two open-call opportunities for Texas-based artists. The application is open until August 4, 2022.
The City of Austin's Art in Public Places program has two open-call opportunities for Texas-based artists. The application is open until August 4, 2022.
AGE of Central Texas breaks ground on new South Austin facility
The new South Austin center will provide programming and support for older adults and family caregivers, including a state-of-the-art, non-residential adult day health center for older adults living with memory loss or dementia.
The new South Austin center will provide programming and support for older adults and family caregivers, including a state-of-the-art, non-residential adult day health center for older adults living with memory loss or dementia.
Del Valle ISD board calls for gun violence prevention legislation
The board recently approved a resolution to be sent to all elected officials representing the Del Valle ISD community calling for gun violence prevention legislation.
The board recently approved a resolution to be sent to all elected officials representing the Del Valle ISD community calling for gun violence prevention legislation.
Hot streak continues as temperatures remain in triple digits
Only Mason and San Saba county are under a Heat Advisory from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Only Mason and San Saba county are under a Heat Advisory from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Extreme heat, record-high temperature days start with morning overcasts
Mornings have been almost completely overcast, but the afternoons are entirely sunny. This is all under a powerful heat dome that's working hard to keep all the clouds and rain chances away. So what gives?
Mornings have been almost completely overcast, but the afternoons are entirely sunny. This is all under a powerful heat dome that's working hard to keep all the clouds and rain chances away. So what gives?
Austin City Council considers raising base wage for city workers
Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.
Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.
APD searching for suspects involved in assault with deadly weapon in South Austin
The investigation points to two or three suspects leaving the area in a newer model, dark-colored Dodge Charger with red neon lights underneath the frame.
The investigation points to two or three suspects leaving the area in a newer model, dark-colored Dodge Charger with red neon lights underneath the frame.
SWAT team clears out in South Austin after investigation reveals call was 'false report'
The Austin Police Department cleared the SWAT scene after investigations revealed the call was a "false report."
The Austin Police Department cleared the SWAT scene after investigations revealed the call was a "false report."
Organizations partner up to offer free summer meals to Austin families
Families can visit the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas, 78741, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday to collect their free summer meals.
Families can visit the Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center, 2901 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas, 78741, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday to collect their free summer meals.
Austin ISD to receive over $5.5 million reimbursement for COVID safety measures
The money will reimburse the district for its spending to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfectant and cleaning supplies, and more.
The money will reimburse the district for its spending to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfectant and cleaning supplies, and more.
Property owner believes fire could have been 'prevented' in Southeast Austin
The fire broke out at around 7:15 a.m. at a home on Thrasher off of Montopolis.
The fire broke out at around 7:15 a.m. at a home on Thrasher off of Montopolis.
Record highs possible as triple digit heat continues
The Hill Country is under a Heat Advisory and Heat Warning from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.
The Hill Country is under a Heat Advisory and Heat Warning from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.
Travis County Tax Office threatens to seize, auction scooters if Bird doesn’t pay property taxes
Electric scooter company, Bird Rides, Inc., is listed at number seven on the list. According to the Travis County Tax Office, the company owes $147,195.17. The deadline to pay 2021 taxes was Jan. 31 of this year.
Electric scooter company, Bird Rides, Inc., is listed at number seven on the list. According to the Travis County Tax Office, the company owes $147,195.17. The deadline to pay 2021 taxes was Jan. 31 of this year.
Heat exhaustion, heat stroke possible as cars heat up in the sun
Cars heat up very quickly when sitting in the sun. Even a relatively cool day by Texas standards can result in dangerously high temperatures inside your car.
Cars heat up very quickly when sitting in the sun. Even a relatively cool day by Texas standards can result in dangerously high temperatures inside your car.
Man reunites with Austin medical team one year after they saved his life
“We don't always get to see this end result, so, when we do, it's really uplifting and it reminds us of why we do what we do,” said Aileen Ebadat, St. David’s Trauma Medical Director.
“We don't always get to see this end result, so, when we do, it's really uplifting and it reminds us of why we do what we do,” said Aileen Ebadat, St. David’s Trauma Medical Director.
Affidavit: Austin Water employee accused of raping woman in work truck while on the clock
Austin Water employee Corie Cornist, 31, is under arrest and was charged with sexual assault and robbery by assault.
Austin Water employee Corie Cornist, 31, is under arrest and was charged with sexual assault and robbery by assault.