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City of Austin City Council met Dec. 23

City of Austin City Council met Monday, Dec. 23


City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Dec. 11

City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 11


Truckload Carriers Association unveils inaugural elite fleet certified carriers

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has announced the inaugural group of TCA Elite Fleet certified carriers.


Meta partners with Childhelp on new curriculum against online exploitation

Meta has announced a partnership with Childhelp to introduce an educational curriculum aimed at preventing online exploitation among students.


OPINION: Making America Healthy Starts with Big Pharma

In 2024, President Trump campaigned on a range of real, everyday issues that resonated with the American public — chaos at our southern border, grocery prices, frustration around inflation, and government waste.


Board discusses TSI standards and budget deficit measures

The Board of Trustees recently held an information session covering college readiness, early childhood education, and budgetary issues.


Austin ISD faces increased budget deficit due to declining property values

The Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) is facing a potential budget deficit of $105–121 million for the 2025–26 school year, according to new information from the Travis County Appraisal District.


City of Austin City Council met Dec. 10

City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 10


City of Austin City Council met Dec. 10

City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 10


City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors met Feb. 13

City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 13


City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Feb. 13

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 13


City of Austin City Council met Feb. 13

City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Feb. 13


City of Austin City Council met Feb. 11

City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 11


Manor ISD celebrates reaching over 10,000 students

Manor Independent School District (ISD) has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 students for the first time in its history.


Carver Museum announces events for Black History Month 2025

Join the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center at 1165 Angelina St. to commemorate Black History Month in February 2025 with exciting, educational, and free programs that highlight this year’s theme, "African Americans...


Amplify Austin Day aims to raise $10 million for local nonprofits

Central Texans are being encouraged to participate in the 13th annual Amplify Austin Day, organized by | Live Here | Give Here.


UT Austin engineers join National Academy for impact on tech advancements

Two faculty members and three alumni from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).


Butch Hancock returns to Rollins Theatre for Townes Van Zandt tribute

Butch Hancock is set to return to the Rollins Theatre for a special event commemorating what would have been Townes Van Zandt's 81st birthday.


Travis County hosts vendor conference for networking and engagement

The Travis County Purchasing Office is organizing a Vendor Conference on March 6, 2025.


Acro-Cats perform in Austin to support cat rescue

The Amazing Acro-Cats, a troupe of trained house cats featured in the Netflix series "Cat People," are set to perform in Austin.