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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. ...
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...
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...
The Edwards Aquifer Authority enters Stage 4 restrictions | San Antonio
The Edwards Aquifer Authority entered Stage 4 drought restrictions Monday because of low spring flows in San Marcos. Even so, Alamo Metropolis residents involved about their lawns needn’t panic about new watering restrictions from San Antonio Water System simply but. The Edwards Aquifer Authority enters Stage 4 restrictions —...
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...
New community garden aims to combat food insecurity in Kyle
Local leaders and community members celebrated the opening of its new community garden with a ribbon cutting on June 22. (Courtesy city of Kyle) The city of Kyle is cultivating connections and community while combatting food insecurity through its first community garden at Post Oak, located at 193 Goddard. Local...
City Fireworks Extravaganza Wednesday evening
The Lockhart Chamber of Commerce has had its annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza in the City Park to celebrate the nation’s birthday every year since 1992. This year is no different, with the celebration set for Wednesday, July 3. During the afternoon, the community is encouraged to bring lawn...
Kyle Chamber to host luncheon on transportation and traffic forecast
The Kyle Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the upcoming Driving Change – A Transportation and Traffic Forecast Luncheon on July 23, sponsored by Cory Pack, State Farm Insurance. This event is designed to provide valuable insights into current and future road and transportation improvements in Kyle and Hays County. The panel of speakers will include: • Mayor Travis Mitchell, City of Kyle • Commissioner Michelle Cohen, Hays County Precinct 2 • Tucker Ferguson, District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation The luncheon will focus on collaborative efforts between the City of Kyle, Hays County Commissioner’s Office and Tx-DOT to enhance traffic flow and...
See the harrowing tales of Old Zilker Park from families who lived in the middle of it
One of the most memorable columns from "Austin Untold Stories," an American-Statesman series about city parks and a predecessor to the current "Austin Answered," was a report about three families who raised their children in the Zilker Caretaker's Cottage, a sweet house located just downstream from Barton Springs Pool. Once hidden behind...
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,...
OSHA finalizing new federal standards for workplace heat safety
AUSTIN, Texas — Just one year after the state banned local rules mandating water breaks for construction workers, Washington is moving toward establishing federal guidelines to protect workers from the heat. It's an action that could save dozens of lives on the job site this summer. Weather continues to...
Strange holidays for every day in July
AUSTIN (KXAN) — July in the U.S. is best known for Independence Day (and the fireworks that come with it), but that’s not the only thing worth celebrating. These other holidays are sure to make you question their existence. July 1. National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day &...
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