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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.
The Dog Wizard mobile training services arrive to Lake Travis
The Dog Wizard offers customized, science-driven dog training sessions within the home, according to franchise owners Terry and Liberty Kenney. (Courtesy The Dog Wizard) The mobile pet training service The Dog Wizard began serving the Lake Travis area on June 24. The Dog Wizard offers customized, science-driven dog training sessions...
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.
Former Indiana State pitcher Jared Spencer joins Texas baseball program
New Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle continued to reload the Longhorns’ roster with the portal commitment of left-hander Jared Spencer, a former Indiana State star. More: Shortstop Jalin Flores returns to Texas baseball team for 'One more year at the Disch' ...
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.
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...
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 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.”
HAAM Music Monday Powered by FVF Law: Catch Dave Scher LIVE at Saxon Pub!
It is HAAM Music Monday powered by FVF Lawand we're kicking your week off with some tunes from a truly talented local musician. Dave Scherdoes it all, from composing and arranging, to singing and playing guitar, mandolin, bass, piano, or any number of other instruments. His talent and versatility shine through.
Reality Bites: Looking Back at The Real World: Austin
It was nineteen ago that I got a desperate early morning call. A group of young women living downtown were on deadline to finish a short film about a band trying to make it at South by Southwest and their Avid editing program had frozen. I called David Hartstein, then...
CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin hosts annual Backpack Giveaway July 27th
Mark your calendars! Our CBS Austin Telemundo Austin Annual Backpack Giveaway is back. This is one our favorite community events every year. If you aren't familiar, our station gives out thousands of backpacks and school supplies to central Texas students for free!. We'll be out at Circuit of the Americas...
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.
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