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CapMetro names police chief of new transit force
CapMetro announced Monday Eric Robins had officially been approved to serve as chief of police for the transit authority's upcoming police force. Robins had previously been selected to serve as the upcoming force's chief administrator in June 2022.
No. 1 2026 DL Jahkeem Stewart considering Texas this fall
With the regular season almost one month away for the opener for Texas football on Aug. 31 against the Colorado State Rams, scheduling fall visits on the recruiting trail has resumed for the next few classes. Texas will have some big visit weekends during electric SEC gamedays in the inaugural season playing in the conference this fall.
What could the future of CapMetro’s child care services look like?
After the CapMetro Board of Directors voted to extend the contract on its daycare program services earlier this year, board members received an update Monday on possible future solutions to continue providing access to child care.
Austin City Council Approves 13 Charter Amendments for November Ballot
Thirteen proposed amendments to the city charter are headed to the November ballot, clearing the City Council in a decision that could reshape the future of local governance. Among the proposals greenlit are measures that could make it harder to recall council members and restructure when citizen-led initiatives hit the ballot.
Texas Based Restaurant Chain Now Selling Out In Massive Deal
Austin, Texas recently was announced as the new headquarters of Elon Musk's ventures X and Tesla as their corporate offices will join their already large presence in Central Texas, but there is also a major Austin based company that will now most likely be changing their address to Florida after agreeing to be purchased for around $605 million.
Austin Italian Restaurant Intero Opens New Gelato Truck Soon
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. Austin Italian restaurant Intero is opening a gelato truck this summer. Piccola Gelateria will be parked outside of Intero’s other Italian restaurant, Poeta at the Frances Modern Inn, in Central East Austin at 1123 East 11th Street, starting on Wednesday, July 24.
Austin to receive nearly $48M in federal funds for projects aimed at reducing climate pollution
AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin is getting millions in federal funding to reduce climate pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding roughly $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce pollution. As part of that, Austin is receiving a $47.9 million grant to improve transportation.
Austinites likely to face 13 ballot measures on government, election rules this November
Austinites will likely be voting on more than a dozen changes to various city rules this fall. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) In addition to the races for mayor and five City Council seats, Austinites will likely consider more than a dozen ballot measures to adjust city election and government processes this November.
Man allegedly recorded himself threatening to kill neighbor in East Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested in East Austin after allegedly recording himself while threatening to kill a neighbor. Austin police were called out to a neighborhood on Craigwood Drive on July 17 after two people said they were being threatened with a gun. Officers arrived and found...
Man arrested for allegedly stealing DPS vehicle, firearms in Austin
A man was arrested last week after allegedly stealing a Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle and two firearms from a DPS special agent in Austin, according to court documents. Randy Ellias Villafranca, 21, faces charges of burglary of a vehicle, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana...
Support helps first ACC Architecture Graduate Successfully Transfer
“I have been doing arts and crafts for a LONG time. Since I’m so art-focused, I struggled to find a major that I felt would teach me what I wanted to learn while still opening me up for jobs in the future. I was afraid to fall into the starving artist stereotype. As a result, I had a rough time trying to find a college and a major. It’s taken me two years, two colleges, and three majors to find what’s right for me. Finally.”
Austin’s New Chief of Police will Be One of Two Finalists
With Interim Chief of Police Henderson choosing to retire, that means the search for Austin Police Department’s next Chief of Police continues (though being the interim Chief doesn’t automatically guarantee the permanent appointment). After recently being elected himself, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax made it one of his top priorities to appoint Austin’s new chief.
Profile: Carmen Llanes Pulido for mayor
Carmen Llanes Pulido is one of four candidates campaigning to be mayor of the nation’s 11th largest city in 2025. It’s a city of 460,159 households and a population of 1,026,459, according to demographics published by the City of Austin,. The challengers are trying to unseat incumbent Mayor...
8th Strongest Earthquake in Texas’ History Shakes Lubbock
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has details on an earthquake that shook West Texas Monday night. At approximately 10:39 PM CDT Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas, just north of Highway 180 at 10:38 PM CDT. At 10:46 PM CDT, an aftershock with a magnitude of 4.4 […]
San Antonio Botanical Gardens offers free admission this weekend, pets included
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is offering a free admission day this weekend and invites you to bring your four-legged friends at no cost. On Saturday, July 27 admission is free for all visitors and their furry friends can get in free from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of "Dog Daze," now through August 31.
Acadiana Cafe announces it will close at the end of August
SAN ANTONIO — A staple restaurant in San Antonio that had been around for decades announced it will close its doors at the end of August. Acadiana Cafe, which has been serving Cajun and Southern style cooking since 1986, said in a press release it will operate through Thursday, August 29.
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