Austin Journal

News from February 2025


Texas policy institutes launch plan to address metro area growth challenges

A coalition of Texas policy institutes has introduced the Texas Metropolitan Blueprint, a five-year plan aimed at addressing challenges related to the state's rapid population growth.


Prescribed burn planned on Austin's water quality protection lands

Austin Water's Wildland Conservation Division has announced plans to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 288 acres of the Water Quality Protection Lands.


Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reports busy year with growth in passengers and destinations

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) reported significant activity in 2024, marking it as the second-busiest year on record for the airport.


Travis County Sheriff's Office releases January 2024 newsletter

Please take a moment to read the Travis County Sheriff's Office interactive newsletter that highlights their activities for the month of January


Austin/Travis County receives record $14M federal grant for homeless services

Organizations in Austin and Travis County have been awarded nearly $14 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program.


City of Austin Public Health Committee met Dec. 4

City of Austin Public Health Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 4


City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Dec. 3

City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 3


City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet Feb. 5

City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5


City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet Feb. 6

City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6


City of Austin City Council will meet Feb. 4

City of Austin City Council will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4


Manor ISD seeks input on academic calendars for next two school years

Manor Independent School District (ISD) is seeking community feedback on the proposed academic calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.