APD closes part of West Oltorf Street for gas leak; Texas Gas on scene for repairs
Texas Gas says a third-party contractor working in the area damaged one of their lines. They have crews on scene that'll be there "into the evening" working on it
Texas Gas says a third-party contractor working in the area damaged one of their lines. They have crews on scene that'll be there "into the evening" working on it
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Department of State Health Services commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D., will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Thursday to provide an update on the state's coronavirus testing abilities
Those who try and be environmentally conscious may have to settle, as Starbucks announced they will not be filling personal mugs due to coronavirus fears, CNN reports.
Representatives from an Austin-based construction company are holding a press conference in front of the Austin Police Department headquarters to provide an update on the investigation into a series of thefts at construction sites.
Dr. Mitchell will also discuss a new policy regarding verbal respiratory screening for all patients and visitors who enter the hospital's emergency departments. The new policy is effective Thursday.
An Austin jewelry store currently has the largest lab-grown diamond in the world for sale.
Police say the victim's disappearance has turned into a criminal investigation.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — WarnerMedia has joined a number of other big named companies pulling out of SXSW in Austin. CNN, owned by WarnerMedia, tweeted about the move saying it was a precaution. Though the company did not further elaborate on the reason, with pressure mounting from Coronavirus concerns, it joins the list of others like […]
In a series of Facebook posts Tuesday and Wednesday, Nirenberg offered practical advice and tips for people to help against a potential spread of the disease, and a summary of what city leaders are doing.
Former Democratic frontrunner Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of the presidential race, CNN reports.
A student at the University of Texas at Austin has a new idea to allow the city of Austin to keep the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course permanently: swap the land for Morris Williams Golf Course in east Austin.
As the world continues to grapple with how to address the outbreak of respiratory disease caused by novel coronavirus, higher education institutions are working to reassess their protocols for travel and put plans in place to prevent the potential spread of the virus on campuses.
*Editors note: A previous version of this story indicated that the police department supported the draft ordinance. However, they supported the draft as a resolution, which would not be a mandate. SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The City of San Marcos is one step closer to adopting rules that would require police officers to use […]
At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Mandy McClendon, Communications and Marketing Manager, said they are taking preventative measures similar to what they do during an intense flu season.
medical pavilion will be connected to the Dell Children's Medical Center and it will house "world-class cardiovascular, neuroscience and cancer programs for children in Central Texas."
Fort Bend Health and Human Services will host a news conference to address the case at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Schools across Austin along with neighboring school districts are taking protective measures amid the global coronavirus outbreak.
AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) — A trademark lawsuit that had embroiled Tex-Mex restaurant El Arroyo for more than a year recently ended when all parties finally lost their appetite for litigation. That clears the way for new product lines and branding opportunities for the popular restaurant — and the creator of the Don’t Mess With […]
According to UTPD, the assault involved "a non-UT affiliate and an acquaintance who is registered as a UT student."
A student at the University of Texas at Austin has been diagnosed with mumps, a UT spokesperson confirmed to KXAN Wednesday afternoon.
The non-profit believes those focuses are particularly well suited to help students get jobs in Austin.
Police say it appears the victim knew the suspect, identified as Gabriel Hernandez.