Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers emphasize live performance in their musical journey

Arjun Sharda, a 12-year-old student from Round Rock, has recently established a nonprofit organization named TLEEM. The acronym stands for Technology, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, and Mathematics, reflecting Sharda's mission to aid his peers in honing their skills in these areas.

In a recent interview with the Austin Journal, Rowing Dock Austin's Director of Operations Lindsay Rohler explained the services the company provides and its mission of becoming more than a rental service.

The University of Texas at Austin (UT) announced that Robert L. Moody, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and supporter of the university, passed away at the age of 88. The Moody Foundation, led by Moody, has contributed over $204 million to the University, playing a pivotal role in establishing and supporting various academic initiatives, including colleges, centers, institutes, programs, and venues. This loss is felt deeply within the institution where his impact will continue to be recognized for years to come.

``` The University of Texas at Austin (UT) announced that Robert L. Moody, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and supporter of the university, passed away at the age of 88. The Moody Foundation, led by Moody, has contributed over $204 million to the University, playing a pivotal role in establishing and supporting various academic initiatives, including colleges, centers, institutes, programs and venues. This event took place on the UT campus where many attribute their achievements to Mr. Moody's generous contributions. Highlighting some key...

The 19th HAAM Day was celebrated last Tuesday, marking a significant event for Austin's local live music scene. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) organized the day-long celebration with performances from over 300 local bands and musicians across Central Texas. The event aimed to raise funds for HAAM's healthcare services.

The Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, is set to host a series of events throughout October. Among the highlights are the Austin Record Convention and the Settlement Club Garage and Estate Sale.

The upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for October 26, 2024. This event provides an opportunity for individuals to dispose of unneeded over-the-counter, prescription, and pet medications safely and anonymously.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reported a decrease in passenger traffic for August 2024, with a total of 1,725,545 passengers. This figure represents a decline of 2.89% compared to the same month last year. Enplanements for the month were down by 3.15%, totaling 842,310.

The City of Austin is inviting public input on proposed improvements for Congress Avenue, specifically between Cesar Chavez Street and 11th Street. This initiative includes the creation of a plaza north of Seventh Street.

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 6:22 p.m., a fatal traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Great Hills Trail and North Capital of Texas Highway. The Austin Police Department (APD) reported that an SUV traveling southbound on Great Hills Trail ran a red light and collided with a hatchback sedan traveling westbound on N Capital of Texas Highway, which had entered the intersection on a green light.

Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have announced the adoption of the 75th Austin FC Honorary Mascot from Austin Pets Alive!. This marks the fourth season that the MLS club and the nonprofit animal shelter have collaborated to introduce Austin FC fans to dogs in need of homes. The partnership this year is sponsored by the Texas Lottery.

Austin FC is set to play the first of two matches in a four-day span this Wednesday night against LAFC. The match will kick off at 9:30 p.m. CT/7:30 p.m. PT at BMO Stadium. It will be available for free viewing in English and Spanish on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, with a national television broadcast on FS1. Additionally, the game will be broadcast live locally on iHeart Radio’s Alt 97.5 in English and Univision’s TUDN Radio Austin (104.3-HD2, KLQB-FM) in Spanish.

Some car enthusiasts might say lowriders are making a comeback. John Colunga would say they never went out of fashion.

Austin FC is set to face LAFC in a mid-week match at BMO Stadium this Wednesday night. The game will commence at 7:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. CT.

The Pease Park Conservancy has announced that five Cedar Elm trees in Kingsbury Commons are scheduled for removal. The trees, which have shown significant limb loss and canopy damage, now pose a risk to visitors and will be taken down. Despite some parts remaining alive, the decision comes after evaluations by arborists revealed distress from age, droughts, and freezes.

Tapings for Norah Jones will begin at 8 PM CT, with theater doors opening at 7 PM and the Will Call/Front Porch Bar available from 6 PM. ACL Live at The Moody Theater is located at 310 W. 2nd Street, Willie Nelson Blvd.

A Realty Austin housing market report for August indicates that buyers have more options and negotiating power as the fall season begins.

International homebuyers have made a significant impact on the Central Texas economy, contributing $618 million from April 2023 to March 2024. This data comes from the 2024 Central Texas International Homebuyers Report released by Unlock MLS. The report highlights that foreign buyers accounted for 3% of all residential sales dollar volume in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Closed sales increased by 2% year-over-year, reaching 1,020 sales, and the median closing price rose by 0.8% to $577,778.

In August, active home listings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA housing market increased by 15.4%, while the median home price dropped by 4.4% to $439,990, according to Unlock MLS' August 2024 Central Texas Housing Report. These changes suggest more opportunities for buyers, although further decreases in home prices are necessary to significantly impact sales growth across the region.

In 2023, the number of women employed in the construction industry increased to approximately 1.3 million, representing 10.8% of the construction workforce. This marks a rise from 9.3% in 2002. As the industry continues to face a shortage of skilled labor, incorporating more women into the workforce is seen as a significant opportunity for future growth.