Austin park renamed after MLB legend Don Baylor to honor his impact
An Austin park will now bear the name of one of the city’s most celebrated athletes and a hometown hero.
An Austin park will now bear the name of one of the city’s most celebrated athletes and a hometown hero.
The Austin City Council on Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance requiring a recurring audit of city operations to improve transparency and track taxpayer dollars.
Dozens of partially constructed homes sit abandoned about 40 miles northwest of Austin, with some near completion and others reduced to concrete foundations. Work on the sites appears to have stalled for months.
Landmarks across East Austin are highlighted in a newly updated statewide guide released this February by the Texas Historical Commission, showcasing sites important to Black history and cultural preservation.
The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office unveiled a draft strategic plan outlining priorities through fiscal year 2027, aiming to guide investments and achieve measurable outcomes in homelessness response.
Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as a correspondent at CBS following revelations that his name appeared over 1,700 times in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein Files.
Federal immigration agents and Texas state troopers detained a couple near Dobie Middle School in April, later deported them to Mexico with their three children, and have detained more than 70 minors in the Austin area since President Donald Trump took office, according to federal data and local officials.
Fans of spicy cuisine came together Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Texas Chili Parlor, enjoying chili, drinks, and live music.
Students from St. Edward’s University joined hundreds of demonstrators at the Texas Capitol on Jan. 30 to protest the actions and policies of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) released its first full-year report on the citywide expansion of its on-demand collection services for bulk items, brush, and household hazardous waste (HHW), showing strong performance and high customer satisfaction.