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Biden administration looks to make 100,000 'affordable' housing units available in coming months
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2021
National home prices are on the rise in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, with sharp increases now being seen for both owned homes and rental properties.
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2021
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet Oct. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2021
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet Oct. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2021
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5.
'There must be accountability': Senators call for investigation into Kabul airstrike, Cornyn quiet
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2021
It's unknown whether Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is joining the list of legislators calling for an investigation into the Aug. 29 airstrike in Kabul that killed 10 innocent civilians, including seven children.
Hughes' law has revived a pulse on one of the biggest political debates
By Marilyn Quigley | Sep 24, 2021
A Republican senator walks to his Democratic colleague after her speech on the Texas senate floor.
'As American as it gets': Local Tesla owner notes bright future for EV manufacturer
By Savannah Howe | Sep 23, 2021
Last month, the White House hosted an electric vehicle summit, where the future of the gasoline-alternative cars and fuel economy standards were the focus, but the company responsible for nearly three-quarters of all U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales was not invited.
'This year has completely blown away our expectations': NinjaRMM announces explosive company growth for 2021, move to Austin office
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2021
IT operations management platform NinjaRMM recently announced that it witnessed a nearly 50% increase in its customer base to more than 6,000 customers globally and a 75% year-over-year revenue boost for the year 2021, according to a press release.
Austin's merry week: Festivities, movies and major league
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 22, 2021
Austin is having a festive week.
Survey: Democrats put more trust in federal government while Republicans trust state leaders
By Donna Rolando | Sep 22, 2021
President Joe Biden may be the top official in the White House, but not every American trusts him to defend their rights.
Pet of the Week: Meet Dax!
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Sep 22, 2021
This week’s Pet of the Week features Dax! He is a puppy shepherd mix looking for his forever home.
Southwest expands flight schedule in Austin with 'key nonstop routes, additional frequencies'
By David Hutton | Sep 22, 2021
Travelers in Austin may soon have more flight options with Southwest Airlines announcing plans to increase flights to the state capitol’s airport in 2022.
'Open borders are not a solution': McCaul urges Biden to take responsibility for border crisis
By Zachary Richter | Sep 22, 2021
Republican lawmakers have found the increase in southern border arrests alarming, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Austin) has already urged President Joe Biden to take responsibility for the increase in fentanyl seizures and border arrests.
Texas’ non-teaching public-employee jobs up 0.9% despite pandemic
By Austin Journal Reports | Sep 22, 2021
The size of Texas’ combined local and state government workforces increased 0.9% from July 2019 to July 2021, representing the second best public-employee job recovery among the 50 states, a Pew Charitable Trusts study concluded.
City of Austin City Council Met July 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2021
City of Austin City Council Met Thursday, July 29.
Rainey Street District development units 'completely sold out'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 21, 2021
Natiivo Austin, a new home-sharing building unlike any other, has “completely sold out” according to its developers at Pearlstone Partners in Austin and Newgard Development Group in Miami.
'An important hallmark for vibrant urban life in Austin': The Linden breaks ground downtown, near the Capitol
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
A 28-story residential tower in Austin's Museum District that will be just blocks north of the State Capitol recently broke ground for construction.
City of Austin City Council met July 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, July 27.
Peacock: Renewable energy could cost Texas 'billions'
By David Hutton | Sep 20, 2021
Renewable energy continues to be championed by its supporters as a low-cost alternative to other energy options, but the final price tag may prove to be a financial disaster for taxpayers.
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee met June 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2021
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee met Tuesday, June 1.