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Nancy Pelosi, Lyle Lovett Join Texas Tribune Festival
Strange bedfellows has always been a winning part of the Texas Tribune Festival formula, wherein politicians and policy makers of all stripes put aside their differences to come together under one (metaphorical, mostly collegial) tent. Today’s full lineup showcases that continued diversity in speakers. Among the notables:. • Nancy...
Burnet Presbyterian Church marks 150 years
Burnet Presbyterian Church celebrates 150 years of service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at 101 S. Pierce St. After a sermon by the Rev. Bill Poe, the congregation will hold a covered-dish luncheon in the church’s fellowship hall. The church was formed on Aug. 12, 1874, by the...
Former Longhorn Agiye Hall reportedly not with new UCF team
Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Agiye Hall, who departed Austin for Orlando’s UCF, did not join the Golden Knights program for its preseason practices, CBS Sports reports. Hall began his college career with Nick Saban’s Alabama in 2021. Some of his early memorable highlights came the following year during...
A Major Developer’s Collapse Leaves Abandoned Projects Scattered Across Austin
On daily walks with his dog, Enzo, Austin resident Aaron Mitchell passes by a sagging chain-link fence that borders a 5-acre parcel of land consisting of overgrown weeds and a giant hole in the ground. The site along Springdale Road just north of Seventh Street was slated to become a mixed-use development called Ellie May, with underground parking, 84 condos, restaurants, and office space. But after the developer, StoryBuilt, suddenly unraveled amid financial disaster last year, the Govalle neighborhood was left with nothing but a crater filled with a few feet of opaque green water.
Westlake Ace Hardware Acquires 4 Austin Stores
Westlake Ace Hardware has agreed to acquire four stores from Breed & Co. Ace Hardware, a family-owned retailer based in Austin, Texas. The acquisition will be completed on September 30. Westlake Ace will acquire all three Breed & Co. Ace locations in Austin and Spicewood Ace Hardware. The Breed &...
Avoid expensive and lengthy probate with help from local attorney John Levy
Planning for your final wishes can seem daunting, but it's not something you want to put off. Just a couple of hours now can save your family a lot of stress, and money in the future. Our friend and local attorney John Levy joined Trevor Scott with tips and advice for estate planning.
Man arrested for allegedly setting fire inside SE Austin apartment wall
A 28-year-old man was arrested last week for allegedly setting fire to the wall and couch of his family's apartment in southeast Austin, authorities said. Carlos Humberto Herrera-Anariba faces a charge of arson of habitation after Austin police and fire crews responded to reports of a man damaging walls and attempting to light an apartment on fire in the 1700 block of Burton Drive.
The Hideout Theatre's 48 hour Improv Marathon kicks off Friday!
Performing for 48 hours straight? No sleep? No script? To that, our friends at the Hideout Theatre say "Yes, and?" The Hideout's 48 hour Improv Marathon starts on Friday, but first performers Allie, Courtney and Symply are here to give us the rundown on this event, and how they're putting the "fun" in fundraiser.
ATXplained Live is back this October — at a new venue. Get your tickets starting Friday!
Austin’s best live journalism is coming back to the stage this October. ATXplained Live brings you true stories, based on your questions about Austin, in a totally different way. With sound, images, dancing, singing, live games and more, we tell the stories of the city's past, present and future.
The Highland Lakes Are Rising Again! Here’s What That Means for Austin
Lake lovers can rejoice because Lake Travis has risen by more that 7 feet in the past seven days, following heavy rainfall across Central Texas and the Hill Country in July. In the past two weeks, the Hill Country has received widespread rainfall of 3 to 6 inches, with most of it falling along the Llano River, which flows into the Colorado River at Lake LBJ.
Post Malone adds stop in The Woodlands to F-1 Trillion Tour
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Post Malone announced new dates for his F-1 Trillion Tour on Tuesday, including a stop in The Woodlands. The show will be Tuesday, October 22 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The tour also includes a stop in Austin at the Germania Insurance Amphitheatre on Saturday,...
Austin weather: Heat alerts as hot temperatures return
AUSTIN, Texas - Just staying in that summer mode today with plenty of sun, heat, humidity and gusty winds. Today will be a carbon copy of yesterday with highs near average and heat indices around 100 to 105. Wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph are possible later today. Only...
Phone ban: Austin school to enforce 'no phone' policy
AUSTIN, Texas - A local college preparatory school for young women is going phone free for the upcoming school year, joining the growing list of schools in Central Texas enforcing a "no phone" policy. Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders says it's banning phones to promote a healthy and...
Jody Denberg To Retire From KUTX
Veteran Austin programmer and air talent Jody Denberg will retire from afternoons at University of Texas AAA 98.9 KUTX Leander/Austin TX on Friday, August 2. Denberg is currently heard on KUTX from 5-8pm Monday through Thursday and 12-4pm on Fridays. He began his career as a music critic for The Daily Texan when he was invited to guest host a Sunday morning show “Critics Choice” on Rock 93.7 KLBJ-FM in 1981, which he would soon take over as the full-time host of. During his time with KLBJ-FM he would eventually rise to Music Director. He was recruited to then Smooth Jazz “Star 107” KGSR as Program Director with a creative control clause, which was used to flip the station to Adult Alternative. Denberg would stay at KGSR until resigning in 2009 and after sitting out a non-compete would join the University of Texas’ 90.5 KUT as a part-time host. Following their acquisition and launch of KUTX in 2012, he would take the afternoon host position that he has held until now.
The Kia Challenge Epidemic: How Vulnerable Models Are Fueling a Surge in Car Thefts
The Kia Challenge has transformed into a full-blown epidemic of car theft, with Kia and Hyundai models serving as the primary targets. The crisis is acutely evident in cities like Austin, where a staggering number of vehicles are stolen monthly. At the heart of this issue lies a critical vulnerability in specific Kia and Hyundai models, which lack essential immobilizer technology.
Fantastic Fest 2024 Adds Fantastic Games Video Game Showcase
Fantastic Fest is going beyond the silver screen and into the realm of video games. The beloved and long-running genre film festival has announced a new partnership with Day of the Devs to host the inaugural Fantastic Games, a video game showcase that will happen during the festival from September 20 to 22.
American Airlines cuts five Austin flights as options shrink at ABIA
American Airlines plans to eliminate five nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport this fall. The Fort Worth-based company, which has the second-largest presence at ABIA after Southwest, had already slashed 21 routes from its Austin schedule in January. Starting in October, American will no longer fly to Reno, Nevada; Palm...
11 Things we Love in August & September
Immerse yourself in an intimate evening of storytelling via live dance and music performance while surrounded by inspiring and vibrant art. For the fourth year, the veneta Ballet will present Night Birds, an avian-themed, 360-degree performance featuring nine dancers and three cellists. Embrace the feathered theme with Ventana Ballet + The Cathedral present curated complimentary cocktails. Limited-Seating VIP Opening Night event including a post-show talk-back with the artists and musicians. Total of six shows with two children’s interactive matinee performances. Tickets start at $25.
City council members discuss funding for APD as city budget talks continue
Austin (KXAN) — Budget season continues for City of Austin leaders with another budget workshop session Tuesday morning. The council considering a record-high budget that could give a big boost to the Austin Police Department.
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