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September closes out as one of Austin's warmest and driest
AUSTIN, Texas — Turning the page to October, the KVUE Weather Team noticed a bit of an unusual weather pattern throughout September. September 2024 was one of our driest ever. Just under 0.40 of an inch of precipitation was recorded throughout the month, with the majority of that rain falling in the first week.
Austin pet owners now required to microchip their animals
Austin is rolling out a new microchipping mandate for all pets over 4 months old in the city. (Courtesy Bastrop Animal Services) Pet owners in Austin are now required to ensure their animals are microchipped under new city policy. The big picture. Last spring, City Council moved to require pet...
Austin City Council denies Texas Gas Service from increasing residential bills
AUSTIN, Texas — Austinites using a private gas service company won't yet have to worry about increased prices. After more than a year of discussions, Austin City Council recently declined a raise in costs for Texas Gas Service users, according to KUT. The company wanted to hike resident gas...
New book details how Austin lost its ‘magic’ — and the larger threat its trajectory may represent
In "Lost in Austin," journalist Alex Hannaford details how spiking rents have sent development sprawling into the Texas city’s ecologically sensitive hinterlands — increasing traffic, sucking up the source of its water and potentially spelling a warning for its doom.
Family desperate for answers after UT graduate student, wife go missing in Mexico
A family is “desperately” searching for a couple that went missing while traveling through Mexico. Frank Guzman, an University of Texas at Austin graduate student, and his wife Caroline Katba had planned to drive from Austin to Chile.
City of Bee Cave accuses developers of cover-up in updated lawsuit over industrial complex
BEE CAVE, Texas — In an updated lawsuit, the city of Bee Cave accused the developers of a planned industrial complex of staging a cover-up and moving forward with construction without city approval. The group of real estate developers are constructing a complex of industrial warehouses called West Austin...
From Collision to Recovery: Managing the Aftermath of a Car Accident
In more complex cases, especially where injuries are involved, it may be useful to consult an Austin personal injury attorney, like our lawyers at DJC Law, if you’re in Texas. They can help you better understand your rights and protect your interests, especially if the insurance company isn't offering a fair settlement. The post From Collision to Recovery: Managing the Aftermath of a Car Accident first appeared on Law & Crime.
Do You Know This Important Texas Hotel Is The Most Haunted?
Austin, Texas has a whole lot of history from being named after The Father of Texas Stephen F. Austin, to being the home of the University of Texas and numerous other Fortune 500 Businesses like Dell Technologies, and now more recently Tesla. The various architecture reflects several styles and generational choices, but nothing stands out quite like the oldest hotel in town that is also said to be the most haunted place in the entire state of Texas.
Austin, Texas Airport Gets Approval For Massive Renovations
The Austin, Texas airport is set to receive additions and upgrades, thanks to approval from the City Council. Here's what is known. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Getting Bigger And Better. Per NewsWeek, approval for the construction happened on September 26th, 2024. The City Council gave multiple contracts to Austin Commercial LP,...
Major improvements coming to Old Settlers Park in Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock is getting ready to make major improvements to Old Settlers Park. The changes are part of a bond package approved by voters in May 2023 and include an expansion of the Rock N' River water park, a new rec center, pickle ball and tennis courts and a track.
Which artists playing ACL Fest 2024 have ties to Texas?
AUSTIN, Texas — The 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off in just a couple of days, bringing with it the chance to see musicians from all over the world. But if you're looking to see the acts that put the "Austin" in "Austin City Limits," or who just have ties to the Lone Star State, we've compiled lists for both weekends of this year's fest.
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