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Restrictions returning? That is the question for Austin
By Christina Heath | Jul 22, 2021
The recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations throughout Austin and Travis County puts a more probable chance that Stage 4 guidelines will have to return.
Use of force charges dropped; Garza: 'I offer my sincere apologies'
By Christina Heath | Jul 22, 2021
The Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza has dropped charges against Austin Police Department Officer Gregory Gentry that resulted from a March 2019 incident.
Democrats’ decision to flee state an attempt to push 'federal overreach' in Texas
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 22, 2021
State Sen. Hughes witnessed similar attempt in 2003; says voters are not happy with absent lawmakers
'We hear you, and we're on it,' Austin city officials assure perturbed cyclists
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
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'
By Christina Heath | Jul 21, 2021
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'
By John Kelly | Jul 21, 2021
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
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
An advocacy group in Austin is working to see more blue in the city soon.
Abbott, Rangers looking into 'allegations of illegal conduct' by TJJD staff
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 21, 2021
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'
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
The City of Austin is considering two different locations for potential homeless encampments.
Abbott 'proud' to sign telehealth, RPM services and broadband expansion measures into law
By Art Benavidez | Jul 20, 2021
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.
'HOAs don't own your yard': Abbott signs Homeowners Religious Freedom Act into law
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 20, 2021
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
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
Austin-Travis County EMS officials are not enamored with the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget.