Remembering John Aielli
Inspired by John's eclecticism, we present to you a collage of songs, sounds and remembrances of an Austin legend from longtime colleagues, friends, Austin musicians and listeners all over the world.
View ArticleChild care costs can put higher education out of reach for student parents in...
In Texas, where the hourly minimum wage is $7.25, a student who has children would need to work as much as 64 hours per week to afford college and child care expenses, according to a new report.
View ArticleLos funcionarios de Austin deciden cómo serán las facturas de los impuestos...
A medida que las ciudades, los condados y los distritos escolares establecen sus tasas impositivas, los propietarios pueden esperar ver pronto sus nuevas facturas de impuestos.
View ArticleParts of Texas in ‘extreme heat belt’ will experience temperatures of 125...
A new study from the First Street Foundation says the extreme heat belt will stretch from East Texas to Wisconsin.
View Article'I didn't know': The new podcast 'Partition' tells the unknown human story of...
'Partition,' the new podcast from writer Neha Aziz, aims to tell the story of the 1947 partition of India from a human perspective.
View ArticleCity of Taylor hopes cemetery's historic designation will draw visitors
The Taylor City Cemetery, which dates back more than 130 years, was designated historical this week by the Texas State Historical Commission.
View Article'The worst political environment for public schools': Teachers go back to...
Texas teachers are dealing with the ongoing pandemic, staff shortages, and now, more prominently, the political forces pushing them on social topics such as race and LGBTQ issues.
View ArticleCOVID-19 spread in Travis and Williamson counties drops to 'low' level
The CDC uses a metric called COVID-19 Community Levels to help people understand how the disease is spreading in their county. Hays County is at the “medium” spread level.
View ArticleAustin ISD is trying to fill more than 150 teacher vacancies days into the...
Austin ISD officials updated school board members Thursday on teacher vacancies, enrollment and school safety efforts.
View ArticleRecord $5B budget includes pay increase for Austin workers — and for City...
The pay raise is funded by an unexpected increase in sales tax revenue, leaving the city with an extra $20 million as it hashes out the budget. The raise will cost an estimated $7 million per year.
View ArticleTexas public schools required to display 'In God We Trust' posters if they...
The law passed last year says schools must display the national motto in a “conspicuous place” but only if the poster is “donated” or “purchased by private donations.”
View ArticleCapMetro will now offer free rides to Austin's cooling centers through the...
Austin's bus operator is letting folks experiencing homelessness get a free ride to cool off — no questions asked.
View ArticleLos costos del cuidado de niños pueden poner a la educación superior fuera...
In Texas, where the hourly minimum wage is $7.25, a student who has children would need to work as much as 64 hours per week to afford college and child care expenses, according to a new report.
View ArticleLa propagación del COVID-19 en los condados de Travis y Williamson desciende...
Los CDC utilizan una métrica llamada Niveles Comunitarios de COVID-19 para ayudar a la gente a entender cómo se está propagando la enfermedad en su condado.
View ArticleBusing migrants out of Texas affecting small cities in Republican-led states
Small town officials in Georgia and Tennessee say migrants were dropped off in their towns without warning.
View ArticlePHOTOS: Austin hosts Pride Parade after two-year pandemic hiatus
The event, which typically happens each August, has been canceled the last couple of years because of COVID.
View ArticleEl Distrito Escolar de Austin intenta cubrir más de 150 vacantes de maestros...
El ISD de Austin sigue reclutando y contratando maestros en el inicio del nuevo año escolar. El distrito comenzó el verano con más de 1,000 vacantes de maestros. Pero, hasta este martes, tenía 160.
View ArticleA flash flood warning is in effect for the Austin area until 7:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service is advising drivers to stay off the roads as thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall that could quickly lead to flooding.
View ArticleMexican American landmarks in East Austin are getting state historical markers
They include Cisco’s Restaurant & Bakery, Pan American Neighborhood Park, the Herrera House on Third Street and the Richard Moya House on East Cesar Chavez.
View ArticleSitios mexicano-americanos en East Austin reciben marcadores históricos del...
La Comisión Histórica de Texas ha aprobado marcadores históricos para cuatro puntos de referencia en el lado este de la ciudad, incluyendo Cisco's Restaurant & Bakery y el Parque del Barrio...
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