The Austin area is in for a cold holiday weekend. Temperatures will start dropping on Thursday afternoon into the teens and stay there until Saturday, at least. As the state prepares for this severe weather event, you should prepare, too. Is your emergency bag ready? Austin emergency officials recommend having an emergency supply kit ready to […]
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Posted inElections
What you should know about poll watchers as you prepare to vote
You may see people watching you cast your ballot this election season. Don’t worry, those people are poll watchers, and they’re supposed to be there. Poll watchers are party-appointed individuals who are supposed to act as the eyes and ears of their party. Their job is to observe the election process, not interfere with it. […]
Posted inBudget
Here’s a breakdown of Travis County’s budget for 2023
The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $1.52 billion budget for 2023 Tuesday that reduces the average homeowner’s property taxes by about $18 a year, and adds funding for gun violence prevention programs, higher wages for county employees and housing initiatives. It also increases funding for education and health care programs, two areas Precinct 1 Commissioner […]
Posted inTransportation
Austin-Bergstrom airport faces power outage Wednesday morning, delaying flights
Lee esta historia en español. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a power outage Wednesday morning, delaying numerous flights throughout the rest of the day and prompting airport road closures. The power went out around 4:30 a.m., according to airport spokesperson Bailey Grimmett. Austin Energy was able to restore power shortly before 8 a.m. POWER UPDATE: @austinenergy […]