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Austin lands within Hurricane Beryl's possible path, though forecast not yet certain
Hurricane Beryl, which on Thursday was passing the Cayman Islands after devastating Jamaica and leaving 11 dead across the region, could make its way to Austin early next week, according to the storm's latest forecast path. Austin first appeared in Beryl’s cone of uncertainty, or the projected path, on Wednesday night, according...
Study ranks three Texas lakes among 'dirtiest' in U.S.
A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest lakes in the U.S. The study was released by Lake.com, a vacation rental platform that used data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, which is part of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Texas lakes were in West Texas, North Texas and near Austin. ...
Round Rock 4th of July celebration
ROUND ROCK, Texas - July 4th celebrations are going on in Round Rock with a full day of events. The parade kicked things off at 8:30 a.m. Frontier Days started after the parade at noon with festivities including carnival rides, live music and other entertainment including an eating contest and racing pigs.
Hundreds of Central Texas pool owners sue over 'concrete cancer' defect
Just five months after completing his pool, Patel noticed spider-like cracks oozing with white gel spreading along the outside wall. (Kameryn Griesser/Community Impact) Leander resident Sachin Patel always dreamed of affording a backyard pool for his children, but shortly after building one in 2019, his dream began to crumble. In...
Austin lane closed for nearly 2 years without any roadwork
It’s a case of construction confusion for a driver in southeast Austin. More than a year ago, he noticed traffic barrels blocking part of a lane on the East Ben White frontage road, but Reyes said he’s never seen a crew doing any work. As KXAN Investigator Mike Rush finds out, a roadblock kept TxDOT from repairing a hidden danger in a timelier fashion.
Ex-aide to former Austin Mayor Steve Adler sentenced for federal conspiracy charges
AUSTIN, Texas — An ex-aide to former Austin Mayor Steve Adler has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay $21,375 in restitution for taking payments from a nonprofit that won a federal contract he promoted. Frank Rodriguez, 73, of Dripping Springs, left his job as...
Texas Cities Can Keep Fining Homeless People, Amid Rising Crisis
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that cities can enforce their own bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places, meaning that Texas cities like Austin can keep their homeless bans in place. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that outdoor sleeping bans don’t violate the Eighth Amendment...
'Doug' the Emu Returns Home After Surprise Stroll in Leander Neighborhood
A feathered fugitive's run through a Leander neighborhood came to a heartwarming end thanks to the efforts of local authorities and the Leander community. Earlier this week, a wandering emu named Doug caused quite a stir when it was discovered touring the Palmera Ridge neighborhood unaccompanied. Authorities quickly slated the...
Journalist publishes book about Austin's music scene.
Texas lost two beloved adopted sons last week: Richard "Kinky" Friedman and Michael "Corky" Corcoran. Both were sharp-witted, funny, and complex. They relished their time in the spotlight, but also valued their privacy. They were provocateurs and critics, but also unselfish and socially aware. 'He is completely irreplaceable'. Although we...
July 4th celebrations in Central Texas: List
TEXAS - Happy Fourth of July, Central Texas! Several cities are planning events for people to attend, from morning parades to fireworks at night. See what your city is planning for the Fourth of July:. Austin. The City of Austin will have its annual Fourth of July celebration. The 47th...
'This is what we need' | Texas group home advocates urging lawmakers to raise pay for caregivers
AUSTIN, Texas — Group homes for the disabled and elderly are key in securing services for those with limited income and nowhere to go. For many – like Christopher Botello, who has lived in a group home for 50 years – these facilities play a vital part in their residents' lives and independence.
Former Vista Ridge teacher pleads guilty to improper student relationship
A former Vista Ridge High School teacher pleaded guilty last month in a Williamson County court after she was accused of inappropriate interactions with a 15-year-old student in 2023, according to court documents.
New World Record Made At Sips & Sounds In Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas has been known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," for quite a long time, and that title was appropriately manifested over two days at Circuit of the Americas for the 2024 Coca Cola Sips & Sounds Summer Festival that featured two full days of live country, blues, and soul with a whole lot of refreshing Coke products that always hit the spot in our lovely Central Texas heat.
Texan kids get free books from BookSpring
Amid Texas' Book Bans, BookSpring Puts Millions of Books in Young Hands. As Texas' leaders attempt to ban books, BookSpring, an Austin-based nonprofit, has been working to put books into the hands of children. The organization, which grew from the 1960s Reading Is Fundamental movement (co-founded by Lynda Johnson Robb),...
TSTA Announces Passing of Executive Director Richard Kouri
The Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) on Monday announced the passing of Richard Kouri, the association’s executive director. Kouri, 69, died on June 28 in Austin, following a lengthy illness. “Richard was one of a kind and worked tirelessly his entire career for our public school students and educators,...
Work begins on $19M expansion to Round Rock Sports Center
A $19 million project to expand the Round Rock Sports Center is now underway, the city shared July 1. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) A $19 million project to expand the Round Rock Sports Center is now underway, the city shared July 1. What you need to know. Work began on a...
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