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In response to public feedback, the city has revised its safety project at Cameron and Dessau roads. Though about 80 percent of the 1,000 online survey respondents indicated support for the project, the feedback also led city staff to making a few changes. According to a report from the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, […]

The West Travis County Public Utility Agency has delayed a decision on a request from Mirasol Capital, developers of the proposed 1,400-acre Mirasol Springs project near the Pedernales River, to build a pipeline sourcing water from Lake Travis, Community Impact reports. The developers are seeking approval for a 4-inch pipeline to provide water exclusively to […]

The Capital Delivery Services Department is hosting its second “Building Austin” event on Nov. 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dove Springs Public Health Facility on Palo Blanco Lane. The series aims to keep the community informed about key infrastructure projects shaping the city’s future. The upcoming session will focus on transportation and […]

Chess in the Park is back at the 2024 Chris Riley Memorial Wooldridge Square Tournament. The event, which will feature a K-12 student section and an open section for all ages, will take place on Nov. 3. The tournament has been officially renamed after former City Council Member Chris Riley, who passed in July and […]

Early voting started on Monday, with long lines at many locations and just over 6 percent of registered voters in Travis County (or 46,646 people) showing up to cast ballots. From the Travis County Clerk’s website, it appeared that the polling place at the University of Texas still had a lot of eager voters standing […]

This Saturday, Oct. 26, Travis County and the Drug Enforcement Administration will collect unwanted prescription drugs from the public as part of National Take Back Day. The day helps people safely dispose of expired, unused or unneeded medications in an effort to help make communities safer. According to a press release from the county, “the […]

Family and friends of the late Pat Crow, including many of the public officials she helped to elect, gathered Friday at the Old Bakery and Emporium to dedicate the plaza to her. Crow, who died in 2017, was a political activist before she became an operative in 34 political campaigns. She was victorious in 30 […]

If you’re contemplating launching a small business, or transitioning your existing online business to brick-and-mortar, the city is here to help. BizAid Business Orientation, a program of Austin’s Economic Development Department, is “an introductory class designed to equip aspiring business owners with the knowledge and resources to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey seamlessly.” The class will […]

We’re expecting another big weekend in Austin, with SEC football fans coming to see the Georgia Bulldogs vs. the Texas Longhorns on Saturday and the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Sting and Eminem entertaining visitors Friday through Sunday. Workers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, known as AUS, are expecting another record-breaking crowd. (Airport spokesperson Lesly Ramirez told […]

Why not skip the crowds and long lines on Election Day (Nov. 5), and vote at your convenience? Early voting in Texas begins Monday and ends Friday, Nov. 1. There are dozens of early voting locations across Travis County: Here’s a list that includes addresses and hours of operation. You may vote wherever you see […]

Not many people may know this, but poll worker isn’t the only election job available during next month’s election. If you’re interested in being an election worker, Travis County has many paid positions available, from early voting poll worker to ballot-by-mail clerk to supply preparation worker and truck driver, at multiple locations throughout the county. […]

Thinking of taking a picnic to the Great Lawn at Zilker Park this Saturday? Think again. With peak summer and fall event season behind us, it’s time for annual fall lawn maintenance. That means closing the 46-acre green space to foot traffic so city workers may aerate, irrigate and fertilize to keep the lawn looking […]