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Get Chilled And Thrilled With These 4 Haunted Bridges In Texas
If you're the type of person who loves a good spine-tingling tale, Texas has you covered. Some of the most haunted bridges around are located in the Lone Star State. Each one of these bridges comes with its eerie legend and ghostly sightings that have been talked about for years.
Council Approves Stricter Regulations for Rotary Campground
The Town of Barrhead, Alberta, implemented new regulations for its Rotary Campground, aiming to enhance the camping experience for families and address concerns about troublesome campers. The town council approved a new Parks and Facilities Bylaw, introducing two changes to the campground’s operations. The first amendment establishes a 14-day...
Austin's Proactive Fire Defense, Travis County and Austin Water Conduct Controlled Burns to Protect Communities and Ecosystems
Travis County officials are set to initiate a series of prescribed burns at the East Service Center in east Austin this week, as reported by CBS Austin. The burns, limited to pile-based fires, are scheduled between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., dependent on favorable weather conditions. These measures are part of a sweeping cooperative fuel reduction project, aiming to construct fire lines and fuel breaks to mitigate potential wildfire damage.
4 large fires in Austin reported within 26 hours: AFD
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Fire Department is warning residents about fire dangers after a busy weekend. AFD emphasizes the necessity of a working smoke alarm as it saved people’s lives this weekend. "This weekend was kind of an anomaly, we hope it’s not a trend," AFD Division Chief...
Billionaire Announces He’s Leaving California, Bringing Two Major Companies to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - California has been seeing a major outmigration problem in recent years as residents and business owners pack up and leave for other states. One of the states that has benefited most from those fleeing the Golden State is Texas, which will now see two major companies heading there thanks to their owner, billionaire and activist Elon Musk.
Let's put a name on a no-name Lady Bird Lake peninsula. Who should it be named for?
Let's give that no-name peninsula a name. Recent articles in the American-Statesman about improvements to the Butler Hike and Bike Trail on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake in East Austin referred to a lonely "unnamed peninsula." Huh. I've walked that old part of the trail many times and...
Three ‘no’ votes end try for historic zoning in East Austin
Despite efforts from Preservation Austin and approval from two city commissions, the small historic house at 1100 East Second St. failed to get support from the nine City Council members needed for it to be designated historic and avoid demolition. Both the Historic Landmark Commission and the Planning Commission recommended historic designation for the Sinnigson house, which is in District 3.
Austin weather: Roads close due to flooding
AUSTIN, Texas - A few roads were closed on Sunday evening due to heavy rain in the Austin area. According to ATXFloods.com, one low water crossing is still closed as of about 10 p.m. July 21:. Camp Craft Road at Eanes Creek near Eanes School Road. Photos from ATXFlood's cameras...
Joe Biden drops out, endorses Kamala Harris: Central Texas leaders react
AUSTIN, Texas - President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race for the White House and has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic presidential nominee. Biden shared the news on social media on Sunday. His decision follows a lackluster debate performance...
Travis County Juvenile Probation Department proposes expansion of youth juvenile facility
The Travis County Juvenile Probation Department proposed a $250-300 million expansion of its juvenile detention complex in South Austin last month. Department leaders proposed the expansion at the Travis County Commissioners Court meeting on June 27. According to the meeting presentation, the expansion is a two-phase plan. Phase one includes the construction of new buildings on the complex, adding 32 non-secure beds, 16 transitional-living beds and a multipurpose community center. The second phase will renovate the Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center and the W. Jeanne Meurer Intermediate Sanctions Center, adding space for staff and programming.
Austin awarded nearly $48M grant to aid in pollution mitigation work, mass transit access
The City of Austin and regional transportation organizations received a nearly $48 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to aid in climate pollution reduction efforts as the region revs up several major transportation projects.
TxDOT supports Austin bat habitats
HOUSTON (KIAH) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is planning to install an additional 18 artificial roosts or “bat boxes” at the Walnut Creek Bridge along I-35 in Austin to offset the impact of construction on a pair of bridges that once offered cozy crevices to the Brazilian free-tailed bat – one of the 32 bat species found in Texas.
East Austin to welcome new mixed-use developments in cultural heritage district
AUSTIN, Texas — A major transformation is coming to East Austin. Austin City Council Members green lit the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) to move forward with negotiations with developer Pleasant Hill Collaborative to transform two blocks -- Blocks 16 and 18 -- on East 11th Street into new mixed-use buildings.
Downtown Austin leaders call light rail key to advancing affordability, growth
Later this year, the Austin Transit Partnership will unveil its draft environmental impact statement, a detailed look at all the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of Austin's upcoming light rail system.
Austin is tied as the top electric vehicle city for renters, new study shows
AUSTIN, Texas — In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular on U.S. roadways. This seems especially true in the Texas capital. In fact, Austin is one of the top EV-friendly cities for renters in the country, according to an analysis from Realtor.com. The study compared 50...
City honors AFD’s work training firefighters for wildland-urban fires
Throughout her time on the dais, District 10 City Council Member Alison Alter has stressed the need for the city to understand and prepare to fight wildfires in the wildland-urban interface, or WUI, which is the area between unoccupied land and human-made structures. On Thursday, she sponsored a proclamation praising the Fire Department for making sure that every Austin firefighter has been trained in WUI firefighting, which is significantly different from fighting structure fires.
Officials update Animal Advisory Commission on strategic plan process
City officials updated the Animal Advisory Commission last week on the strategic plan for the Animal Services Office as the city works to improve the relationship between the Austin Animal Center and key stakeholders, including the commission. Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard said officials held a planning meeting on June...
Democrats in Travis County host ‘coordinated campaign kickoff’ in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday, Democratic candidates at all levels were in Austin for what officials dubbed a “coordinated campaign kickoff." Hundreds of people packed the event hosted by Travis County Democratic Party. State Rep. Sheryl Cole of Austin and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas, who is...
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