Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax removed an agenda item about expanding the city’s automated license plate reader program from a council meeting. This decision delays discussions on potential program growth, affecting the timeline for its review.
A house fire in Central East Austin resulted in two fatalities on Pecan Springs Road. The Austin Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire as authorities work to gather more details on the incident.
Austin Energy advances to phase two of its recovery plan after a severe storm left thousands without power. Crews are working tirelessly to restore electricity, prioritizing areas with the highest outages. Residents remain patient as local officials coordinate recovery efforts and community organizations support affected populations.
Texas advocates gather in Austin for a press conference urging Governor Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, a proposed THC ban. Over 100,000 petition signatures and letters will be delivered to the governor’s office.
Austin City Council approves a $104 million funding allocation for the construction of three downtown caps and two northern stitches to enhance urban connectivity and public spaces.
Taylor Independent School District in Austin, Texas, offers up to $10,000 in signing bonuses to qualified middle school teachers for the 2025-2026 school year, alongside a $1,000 referral bonus for current staff and various other incentives.
San Marcos city officials in Austin, Texas, alert residents of a phishing scam involving fraudsters impersonating city officials. The city urges citizens to verify identities before any financial transactions and to report any scam encounters to local law enforcement.
Texas prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton over new rules mandating performance reports from district and county attorneys in larger counties. The prosecutors claim these requirements overreach Paxton’s authority and infringe upon judicial independence. The new regulations, which took effect last month, demand specific reports and case files, raising concerns among local prosecutors about their operational impact. This legal action highlights the ongoing debate over state versus local control in Texas.
A Cedar Park business owner, Nathalie Sterling, reported a theft of $17,000 worth of equipment from her garage on Mother’s Day, impacting her mobile spray tan service. Cedar Park police are investigating the incident, while the community has raised $5,000 to help her rebuild through a GoFundMe campaign.
ALTO, Texas — A freshman at Alto High School has completed 11 consecutive years of perfect school attendance, according to a public…