Democrats’ decision to flee state an attempt to push ‘federal overreach’ in Texas
State Sen. Hughes witnessed similar attempt in 2003; says voters are not happy with absent lawmakers
UT Austin statisticians win Mitchell Prize for research on language learning
A team of statisticians from the University of Texas at Austin has received the top award in the field, a Mitchell Prize.
‘We hear you, and we’re on it,’ Austin city officials assure perturbed cyclists
City officials are working toward making Austin’s streets more cyclist-friendly.
Abbott calls for ‘hypocritical’ Texas Democrat legislators to get back to work after they ‘abandoned their responsibilities’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is speaking out against state Democratic legislators who he claims fled the state for Washington, D.C., in order to avoid voting on new election laws and other bills.
Hand in hand: Price lauds Texas laws to expand telehealth, extend broadband services as ‘better use of the technology’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed legislation both expanding telehealth and remote patient monitoring and extending broadband services into law.
Save Austin Now anticipates ‘overwhelming victory,’ more city police officers
An advocacy group in Austin is working to see more blue in the city soon.
From used cars to Social Security: Economist believes nationwide cost of living spike temporary, but effects ‘could linger’ into 2022
Inflation seems to be increasing in all aspects of American business, with a rise of over 5% from the past year and roughly an entire percent last month.
Retro video game lovers ‘thrilled’ for Classic Game Fest’s return to Austin
People tend to love all things classic: classic cars, classic rock, classic movies.
Abbott, Rangers looking into ‘allegations of illegal conduct’ by TJJD staff
Allegations have arisen about possibly illegal actions taken by the staff at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has ordered to be investigated and has requested that the results be shared with him.
City considers two sites for homeless encampments, ‘future creation of affordable housing’
The City of Austin is considering two different locations for potential homeless encampments.
Lady Bird Johnson exhibit opens at LBJ Presidential Library in Austin
A new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, wife of 36th U.S. president Lyndon Baines Johnson, has opened at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin.
Austin newest site for Tesla solar neighborhood, ‘this is an exciting idea’ Austin mayor says
Austin will soon be home to a new, large-scale solar neighbor being built by Tesla, which also plans a manufacturing plant in Austin.
Austin Community College takes third in national Community College Innovation Challenge
Austin Community College’s team, Justice for All, was awarded third place in the 2021 National Community College Innovation Challenge earlier this month.
‘A club for all of Austin’: Austin FC looking at ways to make matches more affordable
Austin FC is looking at ways to boost ticket availability for people who may not be able to afford a way into a soccer match.
Abbott ‘proud’ to sign telehealth, RPM services and broadband expansion measures into law
The state is broadening its Medicaid coverage for telehealth and remote patient monitoring services, along with expanding broadband connectivity to rural parts of the state to facilitate the expansion of health options for medical providers.
Austin finishes 19th on fitness ranking of 100 largest U.S. cities
Austin ranks 19th in a study by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation that examines the physical fitness of the nation’s largest cities.
‘HOAs don’t own your yard’: Abbott signs Homeowners Religious Freedom Act into law
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is celebrating a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott relating to religious displays on homeowner properties.
Austin-Travis County EMS ‘highly disappointed’ with proposed budget
Austin-Travis County EMS officials are not enamored with the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget.
Austin International Airport plans new improvements, ‘transforming the future’
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will soon undergo an extensive improvement plan, which will enhance customer service for passengers and help the local economy, as well as making the travel experience more enjoyable.