CapMetro Project Connect prices almost double for main projects
It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.
It was no secret Project Connect would be expensive, but, according to an April 7 memo to city leaders from CapMetro, the price just about doubled. The agency provided a cost breakdown for the three main projects.
Immigrants living in sanctuary at Austin churches can stay for another year
After meeting with immigration agents on Monday, both Hilda Ramirez and Alirio Gamez were granted deferred action for another year.
After meeting with immigration agents on Monday, both Hilda Ramirez and Alirio Gamez were granted deferred action for another year.
Austin nonprofits get new refrigerated box truck to help feed families
No Kid Hungry Texas and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area unveiled a new refrigerated box truck that's set to help provide nutritious meals to hundreds of families in need.
No Kid Hungry Texas and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area unveiled a new refrigerated box truck that's set to help provide nutritious meals to hundreds of families in need.
Feral hogs caught on camera in North Austin cause concerns for residents
People living in one neighborhood are concerned by the recent appearance of feral hogs right in their own backyards.
People living in one neighborhood are concerned by the recent appearance of feral hogs right in their own backyards.
Fans reflect on Moto GP at COTA experience on final day
Fans attending the Moto GP at Circuit of the Americas took time to reflect on what they enjoyed about the experience.
Fans attending the Moto GP at Circuit of the Americas took time to reflect on what they enjoyed about the experience.
Storm system to bring two-day severe weather threat to Central Texas
The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a VERY LOW risk for severe weather for the whole Austin area except Fayette County on Monday.
The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a VERY LOW risk for severe weather for the whole Austin area except Fayette County on Monday.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with car in Pflugerville
Police say the motorcycle was heading north on the frontage road and hit a car going east on Kelly Lane in Pflugerville.
Police say the motorcycle was heading north on the frontage road and hit a car going east on Kelly Lane in Pflugerville.
13-year-old runs CAP10K just one year after kidney failure
A 13-year-old crossed the finish line at the CAP10K on Sunday, just one year after being hospitalized for kidney failure.
A 13-year-old crossed the finish line at the CAP10K on Sunday, just one year after being hospitalized for kidney failure.
Documentary on Astroworld festival tragedy to open in select theaters April 29
"Concert Crush," a new documentary on the Astroworld tragedy, will open in select theaters across Texas for a minimum one-week run April 29.
"Concert Crush," a new documentary on the Astroworld tragedy, will open in select theaters across Texas for a minimum one-week run April 29.
Austin Pets Alive! waiving adoption fees for canine parvovirus survivors
APA's Town Lake Adoption Center is home to the Puppy Parvo ICU, which helps APA save around 500 lives each year from all over Texas.
APA's Town Lake Adoption Center is home to the Puppy Parvo ICU, which helps APA save around 500 lives each year from all over Texas.
Manager of food truck involved in Barton Springs crash speaks out
Pamela Littlejohn is the general manager of the food truck involved, Holla Mode. She says four of her employees were working Friday night. She says they're physically okay but shaken up.
Pamela Littlejohn is the general manager of the food truck involved, Holla Mode. She says four of her employees were working Friday night. She says they're physically okay but shaken up.
10 Sorenson Communications employees among those injured in Barton Springs Road crash
As one vehicle crashed into the other, it was pushed into a food truck in the area where the Sorenson employees had gathered.
As one vehicle crashed into the other, it was pushed into a food truck in the area where the Sorenson employees had gathered.
Man stabbed twice in the back in North Austin
The victim was stabbed twice in the back and was transported by EMS to Dell Seton with potentially life-threatening injuries.
The victim was stabbed twice in the back and was transported by EMS to Dell Seton with potentially life-threatening injuries.
2 injured, 1 killed in two unrelated overnight shootings in Travis County
The investigations into both shootings are ongoing. No arrests have been made.
The investigations into both shootings are ongoing. No arrests have been made.
King of COTA Marc Marquez downplays victory chances in Texas
A podium finish Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas would go a long way toward energizing what has been a troubling season for Marquez, whose last championship was in 2019.
A podium finish Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas would go a long way toward energizing what has been a troubling season for Marquez, whose last championship was in 2019.
CapMetro nearly doubles costs for Orange, Blue lines as part of Project Connect
CapMetro says the reason for this price hike is due to several factors, including an increase in inflation, design costs and real estate values.
CapMetro says the reason for this price hike is due to several factors, including an increase in inflation, design costs and real estate values.
11 people injured following crash on Barton Springs Road, ATCEMS says
Austin-Travis County EMS said 11 people were injured following a crash on Barton Springs Road Friday evening.
Austin-Travis County EMS said 11 people were injured following a crash on Barton Springs Road Friday evening.
Suspect in custody for vandalizing East Austin church, police say
Austin police have arrested a man they say vandalized Cristo Rey Catholic Church in East Austin early Friday morning.
Austin police have arrested a man they say vandalized Cristo Rey Catholic Church in East Austin early Friday morning.
MLS suspends Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Domínguez pending investigation
The MLS has suspended Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Domínguez pending an investigation into "possible off-field misconduct."
The MLS has suspended Austin FC midfielder Cecilio Domínguez pending an investigation into "possible off-field misconduct."
City of Austin wants public's help with Zilker Park improvements
The City of Austin is asking for the public's help in choosing a plan for Zilker Park improvements. Austinites can give their feedback on proposed changes via a survey through April 10.
The City of Austin is asking for the public's help in choosing a plan for Zilker Park improvements. Austinites can give their feedback on proposed changes via a survey through April 10.