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U.S. Marshals looking for Juan Leija-Monsivais for allegedly violating release terms
The US Marshals need your help to find Juan Antonio Leija-Monsivais. Leija-Monsivais is wanted for allegedly skipping town on his supervised release. 48-year-old Juan Antonio Leija-Monsivais is 5’6” tall and weighs 160 pounds. His last known place of residence was Austin, Texas but he has close ties to...
Bastrop museum earns more accolades, named top-three finalist for Austin Community’s Choice Awards
A World War II exhibit is one of many options at the Bastrop County Museum and Visitor Center. (Courtesy Bastrop County Historical Society) The Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center was recently announced as a top-three finalist for the Austin Community's Choice Awards. This marks the third recognition the museum has...
Elite 4-Star PF John Clark sets Texas official visit date
Action on the recruiting trail is going to heat up for Texas basketball and head coach Rodney Terry entering late this summer and the early fall. Texas has set official visit dates with multiple elite 2025 offers on the recruiting trail this summer. Texas basketball hosting another elite 2025 official...
Kate's Olympic dream: From McCallum to Paris (En español)
As Kate Knifton prepares to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she carries not only her own dreams, but also the hopes of her family and the Austin ISD community. A proud Austinite and a graduate of McCallum High School, Knifton’s journey into Olympic rowing began during...
CapMetro names police chief of new transit force
CapMetro announced Monday Eric Robins had officially been approved to serve as chief of police for the transit authority's upcoming police force. Robins had previously been selected to serve as the upcoming force's chief administrator in June 2022.
What’s an open convention, and how could that play into Harris’ vie for the presidency?
With President Joe Biden announcing the suspension of his re-election campaign Sunday and throwing support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the vice presidential-turned-presidential candidate now needs to gather support from Democratic delegates to formally cinch the nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August.
Rainy forecast could prove beneficial for Central Texas region
AUSTIN, Texas — Rainfall across central Texas is bringing cooler temperatures along with the possibility of providing a much-needed lift to water levels at area lakes and rivers. Several people were enjoying the overcast skies out at Michael Butler Park in downtown Austin on Monday. From riding bikes to...
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.
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.
Texas Security Guard Quits Job During Live TV Interview
A security guard in Texas quit his job during a TV interview after his boss interrupted. According to The Daily Mail, Percy Payne, a security guard with Priebe Security was working at an office building at East Sixth and Brushy in Austin when he spotted two men on electric scooters entering the parking garage.
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.
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' ...
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...
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.”
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...
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...
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