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Motorist on rising road rage in Austin: 'One day it may not be me, then who will be the next victim?'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2022
Like many Austin residents, Jerry Wiggins drives on Interstate 35 frequently.
Sheriffs' Association of Texas on wounded Lee County deputy: 'We’re hopeful for good news on his condition'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2022
A Lee County sheriff's deputy is in the hospital after sustaining injuries during a Tuesday (May 10) night shootout, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Pet of the Week: Ethel
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | May 10, 2022
Pet of the Week: Ethel
Pet of the Week: Newt
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | May 4, 2022
Pet of the Week: Newt
Grid manager on probable high demand during weekend hot spell: 'ERCOT will deploy all the tools available to us to manage the grid reliably'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is expecting an increase in the demand for power during a hot spell forecasted for Mother's Day weekend, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.
Pet of the Week: Jelly Bean
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Apr 29, 2022
Pet of the Week: Jelly Bean
Nelson on return of annual Independence Day concert: 'Come on down. We missed you'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
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.
Austinite on assisting Ukrainian refugees in Poland: 'I decided to come because doing something is better than nothing'
By John Suayan | Apr 22, 2022
Like many people, Austin resident Margaret Meub was shocked by the images and videos of the war in Ukraine.
Pet of the Week: Clancy
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Apr 21, 2022
Pet of the Week: Clancy
Pet of the Week: Miss Patchy
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Apr 15, 2022
Pet of the Week: Miss Patchy
Smith on Great Springs Project: 'Community, connectivity and conservation are at the heart'
By John Suayan | Apr 15, 2022
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.
Austin indie rock band Nané on vocalist's passing: 'Please give his family and friends the space they need to process this tragedy'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2022
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).
Austin finishes 7th in ranking of the nation’s healthiest cities
By Austin Journal Reports | Apr 8, 2022
Austin ranked seventh in a new WalletHub study that examines how healthy the residents of more than 180 large U.S. cities are based on criteria such as medical visit costs, fruit and vegetable consumption and efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Pet of the Week: Webster
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Apr 8, 2022
Pet of the Week: Webster
Texas among the top 10 most stressed-out states, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Apr 1, 2022
Texas ranked ninth among the 50 states in a new WalletHub study that examines the general stress level of each state’s residents based on factors such as average hours worked per week and state bankruptcy rates.
'[Austin] is a legendary city with an amazing range of venues and players': Minneapolis band makes its fourth trek to Austin's SXSW
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 30, 2022
A Minneapolis band returned to Austin for the fourth time to perform at SXSW.
Pet of the Week: Muffin
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Mar 29, 2022
Pet of the Week: Muffin
Pet of the Week: Mogwai
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Mar 22, 2022
Pet of the Week: Mogwai
Pet of the Week: Mr Floofy
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Mar 18, 2022
Pet of the Week: Mr Floofy
Texans pay $709 per person due to unmaintained roads, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Mar 16, 2022
Texans on average pay $709 each in lost time and car repairs and maintenance as a result of the state’s nearly 20,000 miles of unmaintained roads, according to an analysis by the auto refinance website RateGenius.