Kaitlyn Karmout
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Homebuilders continue to face supply shortages with rising costs
Supply chain issues and high costs have hit homebuilders across Central Texas. → Read More
Community welcomed back after storm destroys small Bertram business
The rebuild process hasn’t been easy for Amanda Powell, but in Bertram, where everyone knows everyone, the community rallied together to make it happen. → Read More
Central Texas business owner misses immigration renewal, forced back to UK
A Central Texas pet boarder originally from the United Kingdom is being forced back to her home country for overstaying her visit. It all came down to a hiccup during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Williamson County appraisal district estimates 40% rise in home valuations
Williamson County’s appraisal district is projecting a near 40% increase for some neighborhoods in the county. → Read More
SXSW offers opportunity for connection after two-year halt
Several individuals and businesses are getting the opportunity to reach people and connect in a way that they’ve been missing. → Read More
Texas Library Association forms coalition against banning books
The Texas Library Association (TLA) has launched Texans for the Right to Read — a grassroots coalition against efforts to ban certain books across the state. → Read More
Lack of spay, neutering leads to capacity issues at Bastrop animal shelter
BASTROP COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — It’s been a busy weekend for the Bastrop County shelter since it put out a call after seeing an unusually large increase in puppies. People have been visiting and exploring adoption. Bastrop County Animal Shelter advocates say they’re looking for new homes for over 100 puppies and small breed dogs. […] → Read More
Will the hospitality industry keep up with SXSW demand this year?
South by Southwest is one week away from welcoming thousands of people into town. → Read More
City of Lakeway shuts down at-home daycare after noise complaints from golfers
A recent lawsuit filed by the Institute for Justice alleges the City of Lakeway is taking away the small business owner’s right to do business. → Read More
Caught on camera: Doorbell video shows armed theft just north of UT campus
The time stamp on the ring video shows that the incident happened early Friday morning just before university students and children at a nearby elementary school started walking to class. → Read More
‘The heartbeat of our community’: What’s next for the fire-damaged Mason County courthouse
A small town northwest of Austin is waiting for its county courthouse to come back to life. It’s been a year since an arsonist burned down the Mason County courthouse. → Read More
Fighting fire with fire: What goes into prescribed burn planning?
Travis County commissioners signed off on a burn ban Tuesday morning, as was recommended by the Travis County Fire Marshall. The ban will go into place immediately. → Read More
City took in nearly 500 people at emergency shelters during winter storm
The City of Austin said 475 people stayed inside its emergency shelters as frigid weather moved in Thursday. → Read More
‘Being called out was hurtful’: Pflugerville ISD mulls consequences for teachers who resign mid-year
Pflugerville ISD is looking at consequences for school district teachers who break contracts during the middle of the year, and it’s hitting a nerve with teachers who are in the process of resigning. → Read More
5 people injured in north Austin apartment fire file suit against complex
Five people injured in a north Austin three-alarm apartment complex fire have filed a lawsuit against the complex. → Read More
Could an omicron peak happen soon? University of Texas researchers think so
Modelers say some states are already showing evidence of a peak, but it comes as cases spread in Central Texas schools. → Read More
Austin nonprofit graduates highest number of women manufacturing students
Skillpoint Alliance is a nonprofit funded through grants and partnerships, so its 6-week long courses are free for students. The next manufacturing class starts Jan. 31. → Read More
Round Rock ISD students launch petition calling for tighter COVID guidelines
A Round Rock ISD student petition calling for tighter COVID-19 protocols has gained over 600 signatures. → Read More
United Way Austin & Williamson County announce merger
United Way for Greater Austin and United Way of Williamson County, which combined serve 10 counties in the Central Texas region, have announced a merger. → Read More
Central Texans search for COVID tests — where to get one ahead of work week
COVID-19 testing sites around Central Texas are continuing to see an uptick as the omicron variant spreads. Many providers say they’ve had to turn people away due to the demand. → Read More