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City of Austin City Council met Nov. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2025
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 19
St. David's Foundation awards $12.9M in grants for housing and health initiatives
By Austin Journal | Jan 10, 2025
In July 2024, St. David’s Foundation launched a second round of open call funding opportunities aimed at supporting organizations focused on increasing affordable housing capacity and fostering connections between the Foundation and communities...
Camts plans accreditation site visit for Travis County STAR Flight
By Austin Journal | Jan 10, 2025
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) is set to conduct an accreditation site visit for Travis County STAR Flight on February 10 and 11, 2025.
Manor ISD to present annual report with focus on academic performance
By Austin Journal | Jan 8, 2025
Manor Independent School District (ISD) has scheduled a public hearing for its annual report, which prominently features the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).
ECHO releases Austin's first mortality report on homeless population
By Austin Journal | Jan 8, 2025
The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) has released Austin/Travis County's first Unhoused Mortality Report, detailing the deaths of 1,010 unhoused individuals between 2018 and 2023.
Salvation Army Austin's Angel Tree program aids over 7,000 children this Christmas
By Austin Journal | Jan 7, 2025
The Salvation Army Austin has concluded its 2024 Angel Tree program, expressing gratitude to the community for its support.
Austin seeks applicants for community development commission elections
By Austin Journal | Jan 7, 2025
Austin Public Health is inviting applications for the Community Development Commission (CDC) from individuals interested in representing low-income individuals and families.
City of Austin City Council met Nov. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 6, 2025
City of Austin City Council met Friday, Nov. 15
City of Austin City Council met Jan. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 6, 2025
City of Austin City Council met Monday, Jan. 6
Rachel Davis Mersey named executive VP & provost at University of Texas
By Austin Journal | Jan 6, 2025
The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Rachel Davis Mersey as Executive Vice President and Provost.
Patrick Hinds brings storytelling event featuring Bea Arthur impersonator
By Austin Journal | Jan 6, 2025
Patrick Hinds, known for his podcasts "True Crime Obsessed" and "Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast," is set to bring his storytelling event to audiences nationwide.
Caritas celebrates six decades serving Austin community
By Austin Journal | Jan 5, 2025
For Caritas of Austin, reaching 60 years signifies decades of steadfast trust and dedication from the community.
LBJ Library honors Jimmy Carter's legacy of peace and human rights
By Austin Journal | Jan 5, 2025
The LBJ Presidential Library, LBJ Foundation, and the Johnson family have expressed their remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter.
Austin FC signs veteran midfielder Ilie Sánchez on one-year deal
By Austin Journal | Jan 3, 2025
Austin FC has announced the signing of free agent midfielder Ilie Sánchez to a one-year contract, extending through the end of the 2025 season.
Bacteria in Lake Mendota show repeated evolution cycles linked to seasonal changes
By Austin Journal | Jan 3, 2025
Bacteria in Wisconsin's Lake Mendota are experiencing a repetitive evolutionary cycle, according to a study published in Nature Microbiology.
Austin-Bergstrom sees mixed results in passenger and cargo traffic for November
By Austin Journal | Jan 3, 2025
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reported a decrease in passenger traffic for November 2024, with a total of 1,769,872 passengers.
Palmer Events Center hosts diverse events in January including Le Garage Sale
By Austin Journal | Jan 2, 2025
The Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, is set to host a series of events throughout January.
Benise celebrates 25 years with anniversary tour and PBS special
By Austin Journal | Dec 31, 2024
Emmy Award-winning Spanish guitarist Benise is set to celebrate 25 years of his musical journey with a new tour and PBS special in 2025.
Duo explores human-moth parallels through music and visuals
By Austin Journal | Dec 30, 2024
The Moth Project, a duo from New York City, comprises Grammy-nominated producer Peter Kiesewalter and violinist Whitney La Grange from Texas.
Manor ISD seeks community input on academic calendars for upcoming school years
By Austin Journal | Dec 21, 2024
The Manor Independent School District is seeking community input to help shape the academic calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.