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Juneteenth celebrations in Williamson County
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - Residents across Central Texas will be celebrating Juneteenth this weekend. The day commemorates the almost 160th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. In Round Rock, there’s nothing like a good-ole BBQ to bring people together. "I like the fact that everybody...
Judge upholds Austin ordinance decriminalizing pot
AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - A Travis County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Austin over its 2022 voter-approved ordinance decriminalizing marijuana possession. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the suit in January, alleging Austin was violating state law and promoting “the use of illicit drugs that harm...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Texas Capital Award $850K for Austin Affordable Housing
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 14, 2024-- An $850,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Texas Capital, will help fund a 60-unit multifamily affordable housing development designed for victims of abuse and homelessness in Austin, Texas. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240614951163/en/ Left to right: Worley Barker and Laura Webb with Texas Capital, Alex Fitzgerald with FHLB Dallas, Julia Spann with SAFE, David Lopez and Barbra Boeta with Texas Capital. (Photo: Business Wire)
'Enough calls have been made for action to be taken' | Northeast Austin neighborhood frightened by loose dogs
AUSTIN, Texas — A pair of loose dogs are roaming around a northeast Austin neighborhood, frightening residents. Shanti Deva, who’s lived in the Hollybluff neighborhood for 20 years, said there’s usually plenty of love for animals in the community. “There are a lot of pet owners,” Deva...
Statesman readers share their hot takes on Austin: 'Too many people, too much traffic'
Austin's rapid growth is no secret, placing it among the fastest-growing cities in the country. Renowned as the 'Live Music Capital of the World' and housing major institutions like Dell, the University of Texas at Austin, and Tesla, the city carries a significant reputation. New census data from the City...
Austin's historic Southgate-Lewis House reopens with a Juneteenth celebration event
AUSTIN, Texas — After lying dormant for over a decade, Austin’s historic Southgate – Lewis House has opened its doors again. The grand reopening took place Saturday with the “A Juneteenth House Party: Celebrating Black History, Cultivating Black Stories” event, timed with Juneteenth. The event...
What time are bars required to close in Austin?
AUSTIN, Texas — Downtown Austin's Sixth Street is well-known for its string of late-night bars and lounges. Each evening by 2 a.m., these businesses shut their doors to customers, but why is this?. According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), any bar or restaurant within "late hours" city...
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