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After One Year of Foster Care, Stressed Dog is Sent Back to Shelter
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7 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: July 25-28
Before its highly anticipated opening in the fall, Loudmouth Pizza is hosting a series of preview parties around town. Grab a slice or two of pizza, chow down on chicken wings, sip BAWI agua frescas, and sample Meanwhile Brewing Company’s new Dream Logic IPA at this Friday night bash. July 26, 5 p.m.,1203 E. 11th St.
TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED ON WARRANTS
Two people were arrested Wednesday on warrants. Brenham Police report that Wednesday afternoon at 4:00, Officer Garrett Downs was dispatched to the 1200 block of Old Independence Road regarding a warrant that needed to be served. Marcos Maradiaga, 22 of Austin, was served on his warrant for No Driver’s License issued out of Washington County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2.
Austin Named Nation’s Top Apartment Market
AUSTIN – (By Dale King, Realty News Report) – Austin ranks as the top apartment market in the nation, according to a new study by Realtor.com. San Antonio, located about 75 miles from Austin, also ranked near the top of the “Top 10 Markets for Renters” – a Realtor.com report naming metros that earned high praise for their rental affordability, availability of leasable units, economic growth projections and shorter than average commute times.
7 business now open, coming soon in North Austin area
Snarf's Sandwiches serves made-to-order hold and cold sub sandwiches. (Courtesy Snarf's Sandwiches) From classic barbecue to custom framing, here are eight business updates for the North Austin area. Now open. Snarf’s Sandwiches. The Colorado-based sandwich shop opened its third Austin location serving made-to-order oven-toasted sandwiches as well as soups,...
Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by car in N Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A pedestrian was critically injured Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in north Austin. Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the incident at 8401 Georgian Drive just after 6 a.m. ALSO | Pflugerville police investigate officer-involved shooting in East Austin. Medics took the adult patient...
On Fifth Street, Mexic-Arte Pushes for Cultural District Designation, Funding
The 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor plans have been in the works since 2010, aiming to celebrate and preserve the area’s distinct Mexican American cultural history. The Mexic-Arte Museum, a nonprofit cultural space located on Fifth and Congress, in partnership with the Downtown Austin Alliance and the city...
Poll: What should we call the San Antonio-Austin area?
As talks of a major metro merging San Antonio and Austin — similar to Dallas-Fort Worth — heat up, we're left wondering what it might be called. State of play: Communities along the Interstate 35 corridor, including New Braunfels, Kyle and San Marcos, are consistently among the fastest-growing in the country.
City-Contracted Toxic Algae Mitigation Tactic Has Seen “Mixed” Results
Besides mounting heat, for the last few summers, Austinites have had to deal with another danger: toxic algae. Since 2019, at least five dogs have died as a result of ingesting toxins in Lady Bird Lake, and toxic algae has been found every year since at Red Bud Isle and Festival Beach, as well as around the Highland Lakes and Barton Creek.
EMS commander reflects on 30 years of responding to Austin, Travis County's emergencies
Angela Vorhies remembers being 15 years old on the wrong side of New Orleans. She was terrified, freshly concussed and unsure of what would come next after her intoxicated friend rear-ended a parked car at 55 mph. Looking back on that night, she appreciates what happened in the hours that followed. “When the medics...
Public Warned to Stay Out of Upper Guadalupe River near Spring Branch
Comal County advises the public to expect debris in the Guadalupe River at Rebecca Creek Road bridge and the FM 311 bridge west of Canyon Lake near Spring Branch. The river was expected to crest at around 12.06 feet by 2 p.m. today, with flow rates of around 8,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) at the two bridges.
Unidentified object spotted moving across the Moon
AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin man isn't sure what he captured on camera recently, but he's hoping someone will help him solve the mystery. Eric Eman shot video of the Moon on his Seestar S50 telescope on July 21 at around 11:29 p.m. He says he noticed a black object...
A wave of water is pouring into a parched Lake Travis
LAKE TRAVIS, Texas — Heavy rain in the Hill Country is sending a wave of water into parched Lake Travis. It’s a welcome sight for both business and boat owners. “We’re definitely excited to see it go up anything. Anything we can get we’ll take,” said Ashton Thatcher, co-owner of Liquid Thrillz Boat Rentals.
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