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The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) has announced a $2.2 million funding opportunity aimed at preventing homelessness among at-risk individuals and families. The initiative seeks to provide rental assistance, financial support, and other services to help households maintain stable housing and avoid entering the homelessness response system. ​ The funding aims to make […]

Tuesday was a particularly busy day for Austin Water crews operating in South Austin. Residents of Barton Hills who were awake at 4 a.m. may have noticed low or no water pressure. Austin Water spokesperson Erik Luna said via email, “Early this morning, Austin Water responded to a 16 (inch) water main break which occurred […]

The Lower Colorado River Authority is looking for feedback on a newly proposed aggregate processing plant and quarry near Inks Lake. In addition to accepting comments about the project online or by mail, the water authority will also hold a meeting at the Burnet Community Center where residents are encouraged to comment between 8 and […]

This Saturday Travis County Constables are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to dispose of expired or unwanted medications. On National Take Back Day, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., residents can drop off medications at a Travis County Constable Precinct anonymously, for free and with no questions asked. Syringes will not be accepted. […]

The Mueller Foundation, which is the nonprofit entrusted with managing the Mueller Affordable Homes Program, welcomed a new head on March 31. Robin Lafleur, who is the former VP of HomeBase Texas, said she was committed to the nonprofit’s mission of helping families purchase homes. A quarter of all homes for rent or sale in […]

This week is Flood Safety Awareness Week in the heart of Flash Flood Alley: Austin, Texas. According to a press release from the city, it’s a time to educate yourself on the potential dangers that inevitable flooding holds. “As of August 2023, there are 5,660 active National Flood Insurance Program policies in the City of […]

On Saturday, May 3, the Lamar Senior Activity Center will host this year’s 29th Street Spring Art Show: Art On and Off the Wall. The event will showcase art made by artists aged 50 years and up including “paintings, drawings, polymer clay art, fiber arts, jewelry, multi-media pieces, kitchen items, handmade soaps, latch hook rugs, […]

According to a post on the City Council Message Board, there will be no work session on Tuesday. Mayor Kirk Watson’s office reported that, given the fact that there are no scheduled briefings and no items pulled from the Thursday City Council agenda for discussion, the work session will be cancelled.

A new urban trail segment will help students getting to Linder Elementary school, following the City Council-approved $1.3 million purchase of a 5.4-acre parcel. The property, which is bordered by Metcalfe and Burleson roads, will also provide access to Mabel Davis Park and improve a trail along Country Club Creek. A map of the city’s […]

The city’s Transportation and Public Works Department has started its seasonal preventive street maintenance, which will be taking place from now through October. As part of that process, the city will be using sealcoat, which prevents potholes. That process takes about 30 minutes per lane and per block. During the process, residents are advised to […]

If you needed a nudge to buy supplies for emergency preparedness, there’s a state sales tax holiday coming up for exactly that. Certain items will be tax free starting at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 26, and ending at midnight on Monday, April 28. Those include things like household batteries, fuel containers and flashlights less than […]

The Planning Commission held elections for its officers on April 8 in a process outgoing Chair Claire Hempel remarked “went much more smoothly” than the previous year’s elections. All four positions ultimately went uncontested, and the resolution appointing the new officers was approved unanimously. Replacing Hempel as chair is outgoing Vice Chair Awais Azhar; replacing […]