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Survey: Democrats put more trust in federal government while Republicans trust state leaders
By Donna Rolando | Sep 22, 2021
President Joe Biden may be the top official in the White House, but not every American trusts him to defend their rights.
Pet of the Week: Meet Dax!
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Sep 22, 2021
This week’s Pet of the Week features Dax! He is a puppy shepherd mix looking for his forever home.
Southwest expands flight schedule in Austin with 'key nonstop routes, additional frequencies'
By David Hutton | Sep 22, 2021
Travelers in Austin may soon have more flight options with Southwest Airlines announcing plans to increase flights to the state capitol’s airport in 2022.
'Open borders are not a solution': McCaul urges Biden to take responsibility for border crisis
By Zachary Richter | Sep 22, 2021
Republican lawmakers have found the increase in southern border arrests alarming, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Austin) has already urged President Joe Biden to take responsibility for the increase in fentanyl seizures and border arrests.
Texas’ non-teaching public-employee jobs up 0.9% despite pandemic
By Austin Journal Reports | Sep 22, 2021
The size of Texas’ combined local and state government workforces increased 0.9% from July 2019 to July 2021, representing the second best public-employee job recovery among the 50 states, a Pew Charitable Trusts study concluded.
City of Austin City Council Met July 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2021
City of Austin City Council Met Thursday, July 29.
Rainey Street District development units 'completely sold out'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 21, 2021
Natiivo Austin, a new home-sharing building unlike any other, has “completely sold out” according to its developers at Pearlstone Partners in Austin and Newgard Development Group in Miami.
'An important hallmark for vibrant urban life in Austin': The Linden breaks ground downtown, near the Capitol
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
A 28-story residential tower in Austin's Museum District that will be just blocks north of the State Capitol recently broke ground for construction.
City of Austin City Council met July 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, July 27.
Peacock: Renewable energy could cost Texas 'billions'
By David Hutton | Sep 20, 2021
Renewable energy continues to be championed by its supporters as a low-cost alternative to other energy options, but the final price tag may prove to be a financial disaster for taxpayers.
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee met June 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2021
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee met Tuesday, June 1.
City of Austin City Council will meet Sept. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2021
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 30.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet Sept. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2021
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 30.
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee Will Meet Sept. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2021
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee Will Meet at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28.
City of Austin City Council Met July 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2021
City of Austin City Council Met Thursday, July 22.
'We're incredibly excited': Moveworks opens new facility in Austin
By John Kelly | Sep 16, 2021
Moveworks has opened a new office in Austin, further expanding its presence in the U.S.
'Texas businesses are ready for evolved digital services': Element Critical starts second data center in Texas
By John Kelly | Sep 16, 2021
Data services provider Element Critical has acquired a 62,000-square-foot data center in Austin.
Orchestra, paintings and soccer this week in Austin
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 16, 2021
Mark your calendar this week with these exciting Austin events.
Abbott defends abortion law by saying Texas will 'eliminate all rapists'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has been criticized for defending his state’s restrictive new abortion law against pregnancies caused by rape and incest stating that the state would eliminate rape itself.
New office project in East Austin features 'contemporary' design
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
A new office building project in East Austin called 1515 Cesar Chavez is being built about four blocks from Plaza Saltillo Station, according to The Statesman.