Austin's HOME Phase 2 Faces Backlash as Council Vote Looms, Neighborhood Identity vs. Housing Density
Austin City Council faces opposition over the HOME Phase 2 initiative, which aims to modify the city's Land Development Code to increase housing density, amidst concerns about affordability and displacement.
3 Arrested in Connection with North Austin Homicide, Alleged Mastermind Among Detained
Three men were arrested for a North Austin homicide where 39-year-old Lowen Lobo was killed last month. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force apprehended the suspects with charges ranging from murder to being an accomplice.
Texas University Chiefs to Appear in D.C. Over State DEI Program Ban, UT Austin Students Rally to Preserve Cultural Graduations
Texas university officials prepare to testify on the state's DEI program ban, with Senate Bill 17 impacting operations and student initiatives like independent cultural graduations.
Austin Fire Department Rescues Individual and 3 Cats from East Austin Blaze, 1 Injured
The Austin Fire Department extinguished a home fire in east Austin, rescuing one person and three cats, with injuries treated onsite by EMS and one cat revived by firefighters. The investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing.
San Marcos Devastated by Severe Storms, Resident and Church Suffer Extensive Damages
Severe storms hit San Marcos, Texas, causing widespread damage, power outages, and a state of emergency request. The First Baptist Church and local residents suffered property destruction, as the community begins recovery efforts.
Austin Independent School District Faces $90 Million Deficit, Considers Deep Cuts and Tax Hike
The Austin Independent School District is considering cuts and a tax hike to address an anticipated $90 million deficit. They've cut 41 positions and are looking at more reductions plus a tax increase to secure funds.