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Family finds hope at The Rathgeber Center after pandemic struggles

When the pandemic hit, Robert Lynn and his wife lost their jobs.


UT invests $150K in startup developing navigation tech

Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has invested $150,000 in Locus Lock through the UT Seed Fund.


City of Austin Public Health Committee met Feb. 5

City of Austin Public Health Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 5


District reports improved attendance with new initiative

Districtwide attendance has increased by 1.41% year over year, partly due to the newly implemented attendance initiative.


Austin ISD receives $100K grant for creative learning initiative

The Austin Independent School District (ISD) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.


Passenger traffic drops at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in January

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) reported a decline in passenger traffic for January 2025, with numbers showing a decrease of 5.38% compared to the same month last year.


Manor ISD board approves academic calendars for upcoming school years

The Manor Independent School District Board of Trustees has given its approval to the academic calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.


That 1 Painter launches national Paint It Forward campaign

ResiBrands has announced the launch of its inaugural Paint It Forward national day of service for That 1 Painter franchisees, alongside a call for nominations.


City of Austin City Council met March 6

City of Austin City Council met Thursday, March 6


City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met March 6

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, March 6


Houston Elementary's Frutoso Robledo provides crucial support for Austin ISD families

Frutoso Robledo, a Parent Support Specialist at Houston Elementary in Austin ISD, is recognized for his dedication to creating a safe and supportive environment for parents.


Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prepares for increased spring break traveler volumes

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is preparing for an influx of travelers as the Spring Festival Season and Spring Break approach in Central Texas.


Researchers discover key antibodies for potential norovirus vaccine

Scientists from The University of Texas at Austin, alongside colleagues from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institutes of Health, have made significant progress in combating norovirus.


Travis County declares local disaster due to wildfire threat

On March 3, 2025, a declaration of local disaster was signed by Judge Brown in response to wildfire danger.


City of Austin Public Health Committee met March 5

City of Austin Public Health Committee met Wednesday, March 5


City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met March 4

City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Tuesday, March 4


Austin advises on transportation during Spring Festival Season

Spring has arrived in Austin, bringing with it the Spring Festival Season.


Travis County Cable Channel airs educational stormwater management videos in March

Travis County's Cable Channel 17 is set to broadcast a series of educational videos throughout March as part of the county's Storm Water Management Program, mandated by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality.


Austin's 'It's My Park Day' engages over 3,300 volunteers for park improvement

Yes, you – and all 3,335 other It’s My Park Day volunteers who came together to make our parks, trails and green spaces better.


Austin FC honors Susan Post for contributions to literary and feminist communities

In recognition of Women's History Month, Austin FC is honoring Susan Post for her contributions to Austin's literary and feminist communities.