Austin, Texas
Recent News About Austin, Texas
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How many homeless encampments are close to Austin-area schools?
According to data provided to the Austin Journal by Nomadik, there are nineteen homeless encampments within 1,000 feet of Austin Independent School District campuses.
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Live music spotlight: Weekly highlights of Austin’s concert scene
As the sun sets over the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, a symphony of anticipation fills the air as music enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming shows, concerts, and live performances that will ignite the stages across the Live Music Capital of the World.
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Travis County ESD 2 emergency response times are much higher than state average
Data from the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 (ESD 2), which provides emergency response services to Pflugerville, the Wells Branch area, and unincorporated areas of Round Rock, Taylor, Hutto, and Manor, shows that the response times for the district are much higher than the state average.
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Live Music Spotlight: Weekly Highlights of Austin’s Concert Scene
As the sun sets over the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, a symphony of anticipation fills the air as music enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming shows, concerts, and live performances that will ignite the stages across the Live Music Capital of the World.
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Shop Local: Weekly Roundup of Local Business in Austin, Texas
In the bustling city of Austin, Texas, where the entrepreneurial spirit thieves, a vibrant tapestry of local businesses continue to captivate residents and visitors alike with their innovative offerings.
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Pflugerville ambulance services dispute: ESD 2 conflict hits the ballot this November
A long running dispute over ambulance services and sales tax revenues in Travis County Emergency Services District 2 (ESD 2) will be on the ballot this November.
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Workforce training to building community: The Other Ones Foundation’s approach to homelessness in Austin
In a recent podcast episode, the Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) Executive Director, Chris Baker explained their approach to addressing homelessness in Austin.
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Former Project Connect supporter explains why she has changed her mind about the new light-rail plan
At a press conference on August 27th, one of the plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against the Austin City Council for changes made to Project Connect explained that she had supported the 2020 proposal but has changed her mind since learning that the original proposal has been swapped for a smaller light-rail project than what voters approved.