Austin City Council to consider eliminating minimum parking requirements Thursday
Thursday's item includes both a public hearing on the recommendation, as well as council's consideration on the ordinance amendment.
Thursday's item includes both a public hearing on the recommendation, as well as council's consideration on the ordinance amendment.
The City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department announced Wednesday Zilker Park's Great Lawn was open to the public again, following the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Kyle Police said officers were able to stop a possible jugging and arrest two people Thursday after a person called 911 and reported being followed while leaving a bank.
November is starting out strong for area events, with residents welcomed to enjoy the annual Austin Food & Wine Festival, catch the Texas Longhorns face off against Kansas State and partake in the Run for the Water race. With each of those events come some road closures in and around the downtown area.
The Texas Department of Transportation reported a traffic alert that closed several lanes following a crash in Round Rock.
"We are on track to ensure there will not be another special session," Gov. Abbott said Wednesday.
Williamson County said a poll worker has been hospitalized after a medical emergency inside a polling place. Remarks during this week's Commissioner's Court meeting implied the episode was possibly linked to a confrontation with a poll watcher.
Fliers between Austin and Boston will soon have more options to choose from, as Southwest Airlines will resume seasonal service in June 2024.
Two Step Inn announced its 2024 lineup Wednesday morning. Performers include Cody Johnson, Turnpike Troubadours, Hank Williams, Jr., Ludacris, Martina McBride, Megan Moroney and more.
The Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help finding a car that was involved in a "racing incident" that resulted in a fatal crash in northwest Austin last month, according to a release.
It's never a bad thing to have more tricks than treats during Halloween. But what happens when you leave with excess Halloween candy, or flavors that aren't your favorite?
Setting out to provide a holistic approach to helping survivors of violence heal, the Harvest Trauma Recovery center is officially open in Austin. It's the first center of its kind in Texas, according to City of Austin and the African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF). This center was created in partnership between the two entities.
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Big 12 was viewed by many as top-heavy and a tier below some of the other power-five conferences early in the season. Now in November, the depth of the conference looks pretty impressive. Texas is 4-1 in conference which is good for first. Well. First, along with four other teams. Oklahoma, [...]
Hays County is taking steps towards assessing every neighborhood in the county for wildfire risk.
The City of Austin announced Wednesday the closures of additional encampments this week, with 43 people assisted through that effort.
Prosecutors have nearly wrapped up their case against Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who is on trial for murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor's attorneys are likely to take over Wednesday.
Armstrong is accused of shooting and killing up-and-coming professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in May 2022.
The Central Texas Food Bank will announce Wednesday a new initiative to give out 17,000 turkeys and holiday meals to the 21-county region it serves.
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With pandemic emergency rules declared over by federal authorities in May, state and local health officials have halted their ongoing collection and public display of detailed nursing home COVID case data. The change could make it tougher for residents and their families to find up-to-date information.
Manor city council will vote Wednesday on a proposed pay structure that will decide how much each member is compensated each month they serve in office.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas said Tuesday it is changing security protocols after it said its In-Home Care service suffered a data breach from a email phishing attack.
The race to raise the most money for Central Texas Food Bank is back on for 2023. Join KXAN meteorologists David Yeomans and Kristen Currie as they go head-to-head for three weeks in November — all for a great cause.
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Construction is expected to begin this spring on the University of Texas' newest field lab. The lab is being funded with a $50 million grant, the largest donation in UT's Center for Biodiversity's history. The lab will be constructed within Mirasol Springs, a conservation-scale development that has faced criticism from nearby landowners. [...]
The murder trail for Kaitlin Armstrong -- the pro cyclist accused of killing fellow pro cyclist Mo Wilson -- begins this week.