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City staff: Lifeguard hiring going well, all pools expected to open this summer
Following a dismal year for hiring lifeguards, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department says it’s lifeguard hiring process is going well and it anticipates it will be able to open all of its pools this summer. → Read More
Austin City Council eying changes to petition requirements
In the future, Austinites who want to get a petition on the ballot may need more signatures to get it done. → Read More
Austin interim city manager makes ‘key leadership changes’
Austin’s recently appointed interim city manager announced several “key leadership changes” Wednesday. → Read More
CapMetro train crashes into vehicle near Leander, no injuries reported
A CapMetro rail train crashed into a vehicle near Leander Station Friday, CapMetro said in a tweet. → Read More
One-on-one with Austin’s interim city manager, Jesús Garza
Jesús Garza stepped into the role after city council voted to part ways with former city manager Spencer Cronk. → Read More
Austin City Council to take up police oversight, labor negotiations Wednesday
In a special-called meeting Wednesday, Austin City Council has two significant items to consider. → Read More
New council starts this week, here’s how to navigate Austin City Council meetings
Here’s everything you need to know about participating in council meetings. → Read More
Travis County approves $35 million for Mobile Loaves & Fishes housing units, infrastructure
Travis County Commissioners approved a contract with Mobile Loaves & Fishes Tuesday worth $35 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. → Read More
AmazonSmile shutters: Hundreds of eligible Austin organizations to no longer receive funding
According to that website, there are hundreds of charitable organizations in Austin that were eligible for AmazonSmile donations. → Read More
Rep. Doggett: $2M in federal funds coming to Austin to combat uptick in overdoses
Tuesday, local leaders are expected to announce federal money is coming to Austin to combat a growing number of overdose deaths in Travis County. → Read More
Travis County discussing second probate court, would need legislative help
Travis County Commissioners are expected to begin discussing whether or not the county will file proposed legislation to create a new probate court Tuesday. → Read More
Bastrop County homicide suspect hospitalized after police chase near College Station
The suspect in a Bastrop County homicide is in the hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound after the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office said he was involved in a police chase near College Station. The wound was self-inflicted, BCSO said. → Read More
APD: Body found in Lady Bird Lake on Christmas
The Austin Police Department said it recovered a body from Lady Bird Lake near the pedestrian bridge that runs alongside South Lamar Sunday evening. → Read More
Texas law enforcement looking for missing 24-year-old man out of San Antonio
Law enforcement are asking for your help finding Malik Johnson, reported missing out of San Antonio. → Read More
Man shot and killed by San Marcos police early Christmas morning
A man was shot and killed by San Marcos police early Christmas morning, according to the city. → Read More
Austin apartment complex cuts water before freeze. Is that allowed?
An apartment complex near the University of Texas at Austin will be without water over the holidays, according to signs posted around the complex. It won’t be back on until 9 a.m. Monday. → Read More
What gives with the ‘Buscar’ graffiti?
It’s all over Austin: on light poles, stop signs, overpasses, underpasses and buildings. Buscar. So what gives? → Read More
Ryan Alter projected winner for City Council District 5
Neither received more than 50% of the vote on Nov. 8, which triggered the runoff election. → Read More
José Velásquez wins Austin City Council District 3 seat
Neither received more than 50% of the vote in the Nov. 8 election, which is why they’re now part of the runoff. → Read More
PAC ads, door knocking: Candidates for Austin mayor make final push ahead of runoff
Austin is hours away from finding out who its next mayor will be. On Election Day Eve, the candidates for the role aren’t pulling any punches. → Read More