Body Recovered from Lady Bird Lake Near Congress Avenue, No Foul Play Suspected
A body was recovered from Lady Bird Lake near Congress Avenue, with no foul play suspected. The deceased was a white female; her identity remains undisclosed. Traffic was affected, and the investigation is ongoing.
Austin Braces for Weather Whiplash, Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Expected, Partial Sunshine on Horizon
The article details Austin's upcoming varied weather, including thunderstorms, heavy showers, fog, windy conditions, and a forecast of intermittent rain with occasional sunshine towards the week's end.
Austin Gears Up for $1 Billion Expansion of Walnut Creek Wastewater Plant Amidst Growth Surge
Austin's Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is set for a $1 billion expansion to meet city growth by increasing capacity and modernizing the facility. The project will commence this summer and is expected to finish by 2031.
Texas House Committee Unanimously Rejects Bill to Turn Austin into State-Managed District
A Texas House Committee unanimously rejected the "District of Austin" bill, which aimed to dissolve the city's government and create a state-managed district, due to lack of support and evidence of lower crime rates in Austin.
Salvadoran Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Role in Deadly 2021 Human Smuggling Incident Near Del Rio
Salvadoran man sentenced to 10 years for his role in a fatal 2021 human smuggling attempt; Juan Alonso Barrientos-Quintanilla, 23, pled guilty to transporting illegal aliens, resulting in death.
Round Rock Calls on Residents to Shape Water Conservation Strategy with New Online Survey
Round Rock, experiencing growth, seeks resident input on water use through a survey for better management and conservation. The city also promotes water-efficient practices and has permanent watering restrictions in place.
Austin's 1972 Women's Sports Pub Champions Female Athletes Amid UT Basketball's Sweet 16 Success
Austin's first-ever women's sports bar, 1972 Women’s Sports Pub, opened near the University of Texas, focusing exclusively on broadcasting women's sports, coinciding with UT women's basketball team's Sweet 16 victory.












