Austin continues to fall short of its affordable housing goals
Five years into a decade-long plan for housing, an annual report shows developers have not built as much affordable housing as elected officials hoped.
View ArticleAqua Texas sues Hays County groundwater district over a nearly $450,000...
Aqua Texas has refused to pay the fee for pumping more water than allowed in 2022. It claims it is receiving "unlawful and unequal treatment."
View ArticleReading is the reward: Bastrop ISD sees benefits after installing book...
Bluebonnet Elementary used a grant from the Bastrop Education Foundation to buy a book vending machine. Educators say it has helped students get excited about reading.
View ArticleIn Black America: Kristen Gentry on her new novel Mama Said
The Louisville native speaks about how she was inspired to write about how love can coexist with the trauma of drug abuse within communities.
View ArticleAustin confronts legal challenge to 10-mile light-rail plan
The City Council and Austin Transit Partnership are not giving an inch in their response and are working to advance the project.
View ArticleLos observadores meteorológicos del aeropuerto de Austin no tienen ventanas...
Los contratistas de la FAA que sirven de apoyo humano a los sistemas meteorológicos automatizados tienen que salir de la torre de control del tráfico aéreo sólo para ver si está lloviendo, según...
View ArticleAustin sigue sin alcanzar sus objetivos de vivienda asequible
Tras cinco años de aplicación de un plan decenal de vivienda, un informe anual muestra que los promotores no han construido tantas viviendas asequibles como esperaban los responsables políticos.
View ArticleThings to do for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Austin area
MLK Day is on Monday. You can observe it by attending a march, volunteering or even performing on stage.
View ArticleAustin Community College considers offering free tuition to high schoolers...
Chancellor Russell Lowery-Hart says ACC estimates the pilot program would cost $7 million. The board is expected to vote on the plan in March.
View ArticleJanuary is full of pressure to diet. Experts say these messages can be harmful.
Research shows the relationship between body size and health is not as clear cut as you might think.
View ArticleAustin is about to see its coldest air of the winter season so far
Temperatures could drop to the single digits next week, and there’s a slight chance of precipitation in the forecast.
View ArticleAustin Community College estudia ofrecer matrícula gratis a quienes se...
El rector Russell Lowery-Hart afirma que ACC calcula que el programa piloto costaría 7 millones de dólares. Se espera que el consejo se pronuncie sobre el plan en marzo.
View ArticleHow to prepare for freezing weather in Austin
Even though snow and ice are rare in Austin, it's always better to be prepared. Here are the emergency supplies you should store for your home and car, tips for protecting your property and trusted...
View ArticleWorried about the Texas power grid? Here's what to expect from the incoming...
Ever since 2021, when a massive winter storm crashed the state’s energy system and left millions without power for days, forecasts like this have provoked deep anxiety in Texas.
View ArticleUT Austin student finds the balance between school and making music
Coleman Jennings wrote, composed and produced every song on his band’s debut EP, ‘Know No Leash.’
View ArticleCómo prepararse para el tiempo helado en Austin
Aunque la nieve y el hielo son poco frecuentes en Austin, siempre es mejor estar preparado. Estos son los suministros de emergencia que debes almacenar para tu casa y tu vehículo, consejos para...
View ArticleAustin school district says it has significantly lowered its special...
Austin ISD had nearly 1,800 overdue evaluations in January 2023, but that figure dropped to 306 by December — a reduction of nearly 83%.
View ArticleAustin animal shelters need emergency fosters and supplies ahead of the...
More than 240 dogs are looking for foster homes before below-freezing temperatures hit the city on Sunday. If you can't foster a pet, both Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Shelter are accepting...
View ArticleGobernador Abbott: Texas no ha disparado a los inmigrantes en la frontera...
En un comunicado emitido el jueves, el presidente del Partido Demócrata de Texas, Gilberto Hinojosa, dijo que las declaraciones de Abbott demuestran que los republicanos no tienen "ni moralidad ni...
View ArticleHow to stock your fridge and pantry for a possible power outage
Consumer Reports answers questions on what’s safe to eat and for how long, plus no-cook recipes.
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