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'It's horrifying' | Neighbors call for investigation after dead cats found in yard on back-to-back days in East Austin neighborhood
AUSTIN, Texas — A man in an East Austin neighborhood wants a more thorough investigation after he says he found two dead cats placed in his front yard two days in a row. Todd Williams says his Colony Park neighborhood is no stranger to stray cats. On any given morning, he says he sees nine to 10 cats who would come to eat, hang out and walk around his yard.
Whatever happened to Austin’s Aqua Fest?
AUSTIN, Texas — If you’ve lived in Austin for the past 25 years or more, you may recall a city-wide festival known as Aqua Fest. Every August beginning in 1962, tens of thousands would attend live music concerts, watch elaborate street parades and view all sorts of aquatic activities on what was then known as Town Lake.
The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Austin expected to have some of the longest TSA lines in the country for Labor Day weekend
Labor Day with its three-day weekend is consistently one of the most popular holidays for travel and this year is poised to be one of the busiest yet. As passengers head to beach getaways in Florida or to play slots in Las Vegas, airports across the country are expected to be humming with long TSA lines and packed flights. Texas is expected to be no different as latest research predicts that Austin’s Bergstrom International Airport is going...
Epic Texas Eagle Scout Now Shares All-Time Record
Scouting America, formally known as Boy Scouts of America, has been a program in Texas for over 100 years, and it has helped prepare tweens and teens learn many practical life skills that continue to be drawn upon for the remainder of their lives no matter what age they reach. One way to ensure a skill has been mastered is by earning a merit badge that symbolizes their demonstration of those abilities in important fields like first aid, swimming, and camping.
Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File
A Travis County judge ruled that the city of Austin and Austin Police Department have “unlawfully” maintained a secret police personnel file known as the “G file” that was outlawed by the Austin Police Oversight Act. “[City Manager T.C.] Broadnax and [Police Chief Lisa] Davis have...
Things to do in the Austin area this weekend: Texas Football vs. Colorado State, Labor Day parties and more
AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is upon us and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From college football to Labor Day parties, there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days. Here’s a breakdown of just some of...
Hays CISD board adopts lower tax rate, joins Texas Education Agency litigation
The adopted tax rate is 0.2% lower than last year, and the litigation aims to ensure changes to the system are not unfairly impacting school districts' performance or STAAR scores. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) The Hays CISD board of trustees unanimously adopted the 2024-25 tax rate of $1.1546 during its regular...
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