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How this traffic treatment is reducing serious, fatal crashes in Austin
As the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department rolls out signal upgrades to boost intersection safety citywide, new data from Vision Zero noted treated intersections have led to a large decrease in left-turning vehicle crashes involving injuries or fatalities.
Noted Layer Cake Bakery SusieCakes Is Opening in Clarksville
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. A West Coast-based bakery chain is expanding with its second location in Austin this summer. SusieCakes will open in the Clarksville neighborhood at 1111 West Sixth Street starting on Friday, September 6.
Traffic authorities seek input on plans for Parmer Lane in Austin, Cedar Park
Transportation officials are asking residents in the north Austin and Cedar Park areas for input on road improvements for Parmer Lane. (Courtesy Falcon Sky Photography) The Texas Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, is asking for public feedback on plans to improvement Parmer Lane.
Texas volleyball has another free scrimmage Saturday. What to know if you go
With the regular season just a week away, the Texas volleyball team has one more chance to show off for the locals before beginning its quest for a third straight national title. The Longhorns will compete in their annual intrasquad scrimmage 10 a.m. Saturday at Gregory Gym on the University of Texas campus. According to star outside hitter Madisen Skinner, the free scrimmage will give a squad with eight new players another chance to make an impression...
Austin is accepting donations to help replace bikes stolen from Camacho Activity Center
Ingrid Ristroph’s kids knew how to ride a bike, but this summer they learned how to do it safely at the Lorraine “Grandma” Camacho Activity Center. “One of the things they learned that was powerful was how to bike and commute,” Ristroph said. “In terms of bike safety, they [center staff] were very organized.”
Tech elite enlist WJE to prove low-carbon, data center slab mixes
Sources: Open Compute Project Foundation, Austin, Texas; CP staff. The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) has tapped construction materials testing and engineering giant Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (WJE) to measure a set of low embodied carbon concrete mixes for their potential in data center floors. The mixes use supplementary cementitious materials plus a portland cement alternative binder derived from feedstocks and commercially available processes yet to be used at large scale given perceived and technical implementation risks. The “greenest” of four mix designs subject to WJE evaluation achieves a greater than 50 percent carbon impact reduction as measured against conventional concrete.
Texas regents approve 7-year contract for baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — University of Texas regents on Thursday approved a seven-year contract for new baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle that pays him $1 million in each of the first two seasons, then $2.68 million annually over the next five. Texas hired Schlossnagle away from Southeastern Conference rival Texas...
From Ideas To Investments: SXSW Pitch Competition Cultivates Tech Talent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - South by Southwest kicks off every March in Austin, Texas and the event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, world-class exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities, tech competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more. SXSW Pitch is back for the 17th showcase...
Ohio State & Texas in Joel Klatt’s preseason 12-team playoff predictions | Joel Klatt Show
Joel Klatt made his preseason 12-team playoff predictions. He broke down which teams would face-off in the CFP Quarterfinals. Joel explained why he believes that Big Ten and SEC powerhouses including the Ohio State Buckeyes, Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns would be able to move onto the semifinals. Joel gave his national champion prediction for the 2024 season.
Austin man faces charges after threatening couple with knives outside their home
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening a couple with kitchen knives outside their southeast Austin home on Sunday night. According to an arrest affidavit, Julian Aaron Baez, 24, was taken into custody without...
#TBT: McCallum High band director's unwavering spirit earns Texas's highest award
AUSTIN, Texas — Last month, McCallum High School's band director, Carol Nelson, received the Texas Bandmasters Association's 2024 Exemplary Band Program Award, a prestigious honor recognizing her team’s consistent excellence. This award is given to only one high school band in Texas, and Nelson's leadership has been a...
‘At what cost?’: Many Central Texas districts make cuts as they face million-dollar deficits
Read more https://www.kxan.com/investigations/most-central-texas-school-districts-face-budget-shortfalls/ Spanish teacher Shaun Hopkins watched from his laptop as the Austin school board discussed hypothetical budget cuts that would impact his kids, his classroom, and his friends.
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