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Austin musician creates special logo for HAAM's 20th anniversary

HAAM, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, has been a cornerstone of support for the city's music community since its inception in 2005.


New food pantry opens at Galindo Elementary School

On Tuesday, Austin ISD marked the opening of a new food pantry at Galindo Elementary School.


Karunesh Talwar returns with new comedy special at independent event

After the success of "Adrak Ka Swaad," comedian Karunesh Talwar is returning with another comedy special.


Austin ISD elects new board officers and swears in trustee

Austin ISD District 5 Trustee Lynn Boswell has been elected as the President of the Board of Trustees following a vote for new officers to serve for the next two years.


Austin ISD board reviews scorecard updates and elects new officers

The Board of Trustees held their monthly Information Session this week, focusing on three key Scorecard updates.



Ballet Folklórico de Austin to perform Guelaguetza Oaxaqueña at The Long Center

Ballet Folklórico de Austin, in collaboration with The Long Center, is set to present Guelaguetza Oaxaqueña.


HAAM announces new Board of Directors members for continued growth

HAAM has announced changes to its Board of Directors for 2025, as it continues its mission to provide affordable healthcare access to Austin's music community.


Central Health seeks partners for new initiative on food access challenges

Central Health, the public hospital district of Travis County, is currently inviting proposals from community partners for a significant initiative aimed at improving food access and nutrition support for county residents.


Austin Parks Foundation announces ACL Music Festival Grant recipients

The Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has announced the recipients of its latest ACL Music Festival Grants, aimed at enhancing parks throughout Austin.


Bird flu detected in wild bird in Austin-Travis County

Austin Public Health (APH) has announced that bird flu has been detected in a wild bird in Austin-Travis County.


Lorne Michaels donates 'SNL' archives to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center

Lorne Michaels, the creator and executive producer of "Saturday Night Live," has donated his archive to the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin.


Austin FC reveals schedule for upcoming preseason

Austin FC has released the schedule for its 2025 preseason, sponsored by St. David’s HealthCare.


Travis County opens community centers as warming shelters during winter

As the cold weather arrives, Travis County Community Centers are offering a warm and safe environment for residents.


Pease Park seeks $10K for treehouse maintenance

The Pease Park Treehouse, located in Austin, has become a significant community symbol and a vital part of the urban landscape.


Parents urged to update emergency contacts for children's safety

As the new semester begins, parents are being urged to update their emergency contact information with their child's school.


Blanton Museum sees record attendance post-renovation

The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin recorded a notable increase in attendance during 2024, welcoming 260,899 visitors.


UT Austin appoints AI leader Charles Taylor to head computational medicine center

The University of Texas at Austin has announced the appointment of Charles "Charley" Taylor, Ph.D., a prominent figure in artificial intelligence and digital twin technology, to lead its new Center for Computational Medicine.


Theresa Caputo brings live experience to audiences

Theresa Caputo, widely recognized as the Long Island Medium and star of the Lifetime series "Raising Spirits," continues to connect with audiences through her event, "Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience."


City of Austin City Council met Nov. 19

City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 19