Nina Hernandez

It’s that time of year again! Austinites gather at Zilker Park with their pets, fold-out chairs and blankets for Blues on the Green. The next date in KGSR’s free concert series comes up tomorrow, June 14, starting at 8 p.m. Local Latin funk crew Grupo Fantasma headlines, with Hard Proof as the opener. Before heading […]

This weekend is the 2017 Republic of Texas Biker Rally. Beside the parade and other associated fun, the rally brings the traditional detours and traffic to downtown Austin. Starting tonight at 6 p.m. and stretching through Saturday, June 10, at midnight, Congress Avenue will be closed. The ROT parade starts at 7:45 p.m. at the […]

Yesterday, the city of Dallas announced it would join San Antonio, Austin and the other plaintiffs in their “sanctuary cities” lawsuit against the state of Texas. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings made the pledge in the afternoon, saying in a statement, “(Senate Bill 4) is unconstitutional and would infringe upon the city’s ability to protect public safety.” […]

As we noted on Wednesday, Rosewood Pool has unfortunately closed due to an “unexpected maintenance issue.” Yesterday afternoon, the Parks and Recreation Department elaborated on the extent of the problem. Essentially, paint on the bottom of the pool is mixing with the water and making it hard for city lifeguards to see. Since the community […]

Yesterday the American Civil Liberties Union took the next step in the fight against Texas’ Senate Bill 4, known as the “sanctuary cities” law. The ACLU, along with its Texas chapter, announced it filed a motion to block “the anti-immigrant and anti-law enforcement” law before it goes into effect this fall. The motion asks the […]

The Travis County Children’s Protective Services Board currently has several vacancies. The board is the link between the county’s Child Protective Service workers and the public, and it advocates for children in the community by raising awareness about the issues facing them. The Travis County Commissioners Court is accepting applications to fill those three-year board […]

If you’ve ever thought the problem with live music is that it happens too darn late at night, the city finally has you covered. The Economic Development Department and Visit Austin, until recently known as the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, are teaming up to bring a series of live music showcases to venues across the […]

Yesterday’s news that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement prompted strong reactions from leaders across the world. Mayor Steve Adler made his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s decision known in a statement released that afternoon. In it, he reiterated his belief that cities can tackle climate change in the absence of federal […]

Of the many ways University of Texas students give back, one of the gutsiest and most high-profile is the Texas 4000 bicycle relay, which has raised funds for cancer research for going on 14 years. This year 69 brave souls will make their way from Austin to Alaska in what is known as “the longest […]

Anyone alive and on the internet in the past few days has heard the news that Uber and Lyft are back in Austin, as of Monday. That’s when Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 100 into law, which creates statewide rules for transportation network companies. It also voids the regulations of local jurisdictions like Austin […]

Unfortunately for city aquatics fanatics (ourselves included), the opening of Mabel Davis Pool this summer will be delayed due to technical difficulties. Last week, as they prepped the pool for the upcoming season, Parks and Recreation Department staff investigated a drop in water levels. That led to the discovery of a significant leak that stopped […]

The city of Austin will observe Memorial Day by closing its administrative offices and other municipal facilities on Monday, May 29. That includes the Austin Public Library, Recycled Reads and the Austin History Center, though those three will be open during regular hours on Saturday and Sunday. Other closures include recreation and senior centers and […]