As Supply Exceeds Demand, Texas Changes How It Distributes COVID-19 Vaccines
Now, providers can place vaccine orders as needed, and the department will fill them as they come in.
View ArticleGuitarist Denny Freeman's Musical Mastery Cut Across Austin's Scene
Freeman was an artist who knew how to blend in when necessary, laying down tasteful and soulful licks one minute, forging a fuselage of riveting solos the next. He died last month at 76.
View ArticleERCOT: Texas Should Not Have Blackouts This Summer, Unless ...
The group that controls the state's electrical grid released its seasonal assessment Thursday, saying it should have enough of a reserve to protect against an unexpected jump in demand.
View ArticleAustin Moves To Find City Land For Homeless Encampments After Voters Pass Prop B
Council members unanimously approved a resolution directing the city manager to look for property for temporary encampments. The move is an about-face for Austin.
View ArticleAustin Photographer Finds 'Love, Fulfillment And Connection' Capturing...
Ismael Quintanilla III's book of pandemic portraits and anecdotes from 138 Austin musicians showcases the creativity and resilience of the music community.
View ArticleAustin Public Health To Get New Leadership As COVID Pandemic Continues
Two leaders who have helped lead the city through the pandemic so far — interim health authority Dr. Mark Escott and Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard — are moving into new roles...
View ArticleIn ‘Blue Heron Suite,’ Sarah Jarosz Finds Calm On The Texas Coast
On her latest album, the Wimberley native reflects on family time in Port Aransas and her mother’s battle with cancer.
View ArticleAustin-Travis County Could Drop Down To Stage 2 COVID-19 Guidelines By Next Week
Variants remain a threat, making getting vaccinated even more urgent, health officials say.
View ArticleI-35 To U.S. 183 Flyover To Be Imploded On Saturday
A heavily used flyover in North Austin will be partially destroyed with explosives Saturday morning to make way for a replacement flyover expected to open in about four months.
View ArticleReservations Required For A Dip In Barton Springs Pool
Visitors will need to register to get into Barton Springs Pool beginning May 21st. The registration system opens on May 10th.
View ArticleBill Seeks To Amend Texas Constitution To Ban Slavery
Advocates say they hope a constitutional amendment would end the use of forced labor in the prison system. If passed, the measure would go before voters in November.
View ArticleSevere Storms Possible In The Austin Area Sunday Evening
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10 p.m. It could bring large hail and damaging winds.
View ArticleIt's Becoming Clearer Who Profited From The Blackouts, And That's Raising...
Natural gas was in short supply during the blackouts and could be sold at a premium. With no market controls, gas increased hundreds of times its normal value.
View ArticleTexans Affected By February's Winter Storm Have Until May 20 To Apply For...
The federal agency has more than $161 million in aid for Texans who need help covering storm-related expenses.
View ArticleNew Report Shows Texas Foster Care System Still Falling Short
At least 23 children have died in foster care since 2019; many are also sleeping in state offices rather than in foster homes.
View ArticleAustin Won't Make Arrests During First Phase Of Reinstating Rules Related To...
The city said police would provide resources and verbal warnings during an initial 30-day period. That will be followed by written warnings and then arrests.
View ArticlePandemic-Era Traffic Calming Project 'Healthy Streets' Winds Down
Austin is slowly phasing out a program that made some streets more friendly to pedestrians and cyclists by setting up barriers to slow cars and trucks. City Council created the Healthy Streets...
View ArticleCambio de liderazgo dentro del Departamento de Salud Pública de Austin...
Dos de los funcionarios que, hasta ahora, se han encargado de dirigir a la ciudad durante la pandemia-- Dr. Mark Escott, Director Médico Interino y Stephanie Hayden-Howard, Directora de Salud Pública...
View ArticleSalen A La Luz Quiénes Se Beneficiaron Con Los Apagones De Febrero, Generando...
El gas natural escaseó durante los apaganos y fue vendido a mayor precio del que venía registrando. Ante la falta de controles en el mercado, el precio aumentó cientos de veces su valor normal.
View ArticleCity Leaders, Austin Police Say Arrests Will Be 'Last Resort' As Enforcement...
City of Austin officials reiterated today that their plan to reinstate bans on behavior related to homelessness aims to use ticketing and arrests only if necessary.
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