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Dog dies after swimming in Lake Travis | Why officials urge keeping pets out of the lake
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials are urging people to keep their pets out of Lake Travis after reports of a dog dying. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reports that a dog died after swimming in Lake Travis near Point Venture. Officials with the LCRA say they took samples from...
Central Texas agencies prepare to aid as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches coast
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texans wait to see if Tropical Storm Beryl will make landfall on the Texas Coast, local agencies here in Central Texas are preparing to assist in the event of a disaster. "There's gonna be a time where we need help ourselves, and we live by...
Austin inches closer to air conditioning mandates for residences
Today, there's no mandate for housing in Austin to provide air conditioning. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) A new city mandate for air conditioning in all residences is moving closer to final approval, and residents can weigh in on the change in July. What's happening. The city is in the process of...
One year later: the impact of a sober living community in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A sober living apartment complex recently celebrated its one year anniversary. Stephanie Ramirez Pelletier, The Vibe San Marcos founder, said they’ve helped people enroll in college, get their children back and stay alcohol and drug-free. “I don’t know that many of them had a home prior to this,” Pelletier said. […]
State of Texas: Texas Democrats divided on Biden’s ability to win after presidential debate
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — More than a week after the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season raised concerns about President Joe Biden’s ability to serve, many Democrats are still reconsidering their support for the President’s re-election bid. Two House Democrats from Texas issued differing public statements...
Lake Austin bans personal watercraft during busy 4th of July celebrations
AUSTIN, Texas — Many people hit the water this 4th of July holiday. But, if you were headed to Lake Austin, a personal watercraft ban was in effect. It began Wednesday at sunset and is in effect until sunrise Friday. “It is July 4th. There’s a lot of people...
New Austin Super Tower Will Be The Tallest Building in Texas by 20 Feet
"Everything is bigger in Texas." Yeah, we're all familiar with that ol' Chesnut. Maybe a new saying should be "Everything gets bigger and bigger in Texas." Soon Austin, TX, will be home to the tallest building in the state. Currently, the tallest building in Austin is The Independent and the...
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax to Unveil Anticipated Budget Amid $13.2 Million Deficit Concerns
Austin's City Manager, T.C. Broadnax, is gearing up to reveal the proposed city budget for the following fiscal year on July 12th, in what marks one of his first significant public engagements since taking office this past May. This announcement, usually a dry affair, takes on heightened importance due to the financial challenges the city faces. According to the Austin Chronicle, the upcoming budget is expected to have a $13.2 million deficit, a shortfall projected to, unfortunately, expand to nearly $60 million in coming years.
'Always a little concerned' | Safety improvements along Rainey Street Trailhead almost complete
AUSTIN, Texas — John Langmore has lived in Austin for about 30 years and runs along Lady Bird Lake five to six days a week. He has always noticed something's been missing. "When you run early in the morning and it's dark, you realize, just even where you step, you're always a little concerned of where you step," Langmore said. "So, I mean, you definitely feel the absence of lighting."
Your Guide To The Best Fourth Of July Celebrations In Austin And Houston
As the sweltering summer sun rises over the vast plains and bustling cities of Texas, the Lone Star State prepares for one of its most cherished holidays: the Fourth of July. If you still don’t know what to do today, keep reading our guide of the best Independence Day celebrations in Austin and Houston.
Hill Country elected officials and staff meet to discuss water availability, flood management, and tools to manage growth
, Commissioners Jen Crownover and Kevin Webb, of Comal County, Andra Wisian, of Kendall County and Lon Shell, of Hays County, welcomed 50 county officials and staff from across the Hill Country to a meeting at the Herff Farm in Boerne, where discussion centered on how counties can manage growth and preserve natural resources. Joined by State Representative Carrie Isaac, as well as staff from State Representatives Ellen Troxclair and Erin Zwiener, and State Senator Donna Campbell’s office, the group included county commissioners, engineers, floodplain administrators and groundwater conservation district managers from Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Real,...
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations in Central Texas
Austin Symphony H-E-B July Fourth Concert & Fireworks. 9pm at Typhoon Texas, in the field next to the waterpark. 9pm – The fireworks show can be viewed on the water by boat. San Marcos Activity Center, City Park, Bobcat Stadium, and the San Marcos Public Library. Blanco County. Johnson...
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