City Of Austin
Recent News About City Of Austin
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Austin City Limits Music Festival unveils 2022 lineup, commences ticket sales: 'Let's get the party started, y'all!'
Ticket sales are underway for the City of Austin's signature fall event, the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival, according to reports from media outlets in the state capital.
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Austinites approve marijuana decriminalization measure: 'This is what democracy looks like'
A proposition presented by the city of Austin that will decriminalize minor marijuana offenses and impose a ban on "no-knock" warrants succeeded at the ballot box on Saturday (May 7), per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE. KVUE reported that Proposition A garnered 85% of the vote.
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Austin Events May 9-15
May 9: Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop for Adults
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Gottsch on new pro bull riding team: 'Couldn’t be prouder to represent the capital of Texas'
Austin's newest professional sports team introduced itself to the city at a launch event late last month, according to a report on the Professional Bull Riders' website.
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Austin Events May 2 - 8
May 2: Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop for Adults. Have you ever wanted to learn ballet?
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Nelson on return of annual Independence Day concert: 'Come on down. We missed you'
The home of Austin FC will host its first-ever concert in Willie Nelson's annual 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
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Nelson on barbershop's upcoming departure: 'It’s a part of you that probably will never be the same'
A barbershop that has become a University of Texas institution in its own right will close this summer and enter an uncertain future, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
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Austin Gilgonis on passing of former international star Wannenburg: 'We are sanded on the passing'
The Austin Gilgronis rugby team is mourning the loss of former forwards coach and player Pedrie Wannenburg, according to a statement the club posted on Facebook.
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Austin Events April 25-May 1
April 25 – Spune Presents: Code Orange at Empire Garage (live music)
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Favor's Bath on app's unique job offering: 'We're excited for our new Chief Taco Officer'
A Texas-based on-demand delivery app announced a job opening on Thursday (April 21) that appeals to lovers of a classic staple of Mexican cuisine.
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Austinite on assisting Ukrainian refugees in Poland: 'I decided to come because doing something is better than nothing'
Like many people, Austin resident Margaret Meub was shocked by the images and videos of the war in Ukraine.
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Adler on city response to food insecurity: 'These two initiatives can help us unite as a community'
Research conducted by a student-led advocacy group at St. Edward's University has revealed that the City of Austin is in the throes of food insecurity, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
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Enjoy live music, dance, and comedy this week in Austin
Enjoy live music, dance, and comedy this week in Austin.
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American Freedom Tour's Widener on Trump's Austin visit: 'Americans are eager to hear President Trump'
Former President Donald J. Trump will pay a visit to Austin next month as part of the American Freedom Tour, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
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Smith on Great Springs Project: 'Community, connectivity and conservation are at the heart'
The countdown toward completion is on for a proposed 100-plus mile trail network that will connect San Antonio and Austin, according to Austin FOX affiliate KTBC. The project, known as the Great Springs Project, seeks to open to the public just in time for the state's 200th birthday in 2036, per the station.
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Johnson-Ray on rash of catalytic converter thefts: 'The thieves didn't care'
Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise nationwide since the start of the decade, with the Austin Police Department (APD) having experienced a 2000% increase in incident reports, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
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Enjoy Easter festivities and more in Austin this week
Austin Events April 12-17
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Austin indie rock band Nané on vocalist's passing: 'Please give his family and friends the space they need to process this tragedy'
The Austin music scene is mourning the loss of one of their own, 29-year-old Nané lead vocalist Daniel Sahad. According to reports from local media outlets and the band itself, Sahad died on Sunday (April 10).
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Adler on recovery from COVID-19: 'Thankful for vaccines and boosters'
Austin Mayor Steve Adler said that he's recovering from his bout with COVID-19, adding that he tested negative for the illness twice.
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NBA legend O'Neal on eatery's expansion into Austin: 'We’re about to expand quickly, swiftly and correctly'
Shaquille O'Neal's storied basketball career began in Texas when the 7-foot-1 star manned the paint for Cole High School in San Antonio. More than 30 years, four NBA titles and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement later, the 50-year-old O'Neal, famously known as "Shaq," is returning to the Lone Star State with his fast-casual restaurant brand, “Big Chicken.”