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Austin area at risk of strong storms and hail this afternoon and evening
A batch of strong thunderstorms could hit the Austin area Tuesday afternoon and evening. The main threats are damaging winds, hail up to the size of tennis balls, frequent lightning and a possible tornado, according to the National Weather Service. Storms are expected to blow through the Austin area between...
City of Austin continues to address homeless crisis
AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin is continuing to work to address the homeless crisis. During a joint committee meeting, council members got an update on current and future housing projects. Permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing are two of the projects the City of Austin's homeless strategy office...
Travis County Firefighters are working on a 20-acre fire in Southeast Austin
Austin, Texas — Firefighters are battling a 20-acre fire in Southeast Travis County on Monday afternoon. The Travis County Fire Rescue says they are on the scene of a brush fire that is generally contained, forward progress. Right now they are working on the back side of the fire. Austin Fire Department and Star Flight are also on scene.
Adios, Austin: City ranks 5th among top 10 cities people are leaving in PODS survey
Austin has ended up on a new top 10 list, and this time it's not on one of those "best of" ones. In its fourth annual report on U.S. moving trends, PODS Enterprises — the moving and storage company known for its portable containers — ranks Austin No. 5 among the top 10 locations people are leaving this year.
Best, most affordable cities to raise family in 2024: Study
If you’re looking for the best and most affordable places in America to raise a family, you may want to consider these states. The company WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 45 key metrics that consider family dynamics, such as the cost of housing, the quality of local school and health-care services and the opportunities for fun.
South Austin record store owner calls for compensation after condo construction impacts business access
AUSTIN, Texas — A local business owner is calling for compensation after he said new condo construction is blocking traffic into his shop. Enzo Johnson loves music and has owned the Living in Stereo record store since 2020. He called KVUE because he said his business is in danger.
West Nile virus found in Travis County mosquito pool
AUSTIN, Texas - A mosquito pool in Travis County has tested positive for West Nile virus, says Austin Public Health. The positive tests came from a pool in the 78744 zip code in South Austin. No human cases of the virus have been identified at this time, but APH says...
Auction for June postponed, next scheduled for July in Austin, Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — The highly anticipated auction that was originally scheduled for June 1, 2024, has been postponed, according to the organizers. The next auction is now slated for July 6, 2024, giving bidders an additional month to prepare. For further information and updates, interested parties are encouraged to visit the auction's website at https://siskauction.hibid.com/. The reason for the postponement was not immediately clear, but the organizers assured participants that all necessary arrangements are being made for the July event.
Austin's homelessness crisis grows amid housing backlog: 'I’ll probably die out here'
On a particularly hot May afternoon, Rose Landrum sat cross-legged at the entrance of her yellow tent, near abandoned railroad tracks in South Austin. Under a tarp sat a camping chair, a wheelchair and all of Landrum’s worldly possessions. Despite Landrum’s best efforts at keeping the space clean, flies buzzed everywhere. ...
Fact Check: Breaking down Greg Abbott's 'common' pecan tree tale
Above this story, we've shared a fresh photo of the Central Austin house Greg Abbott had built for his family before he won election as governor in 2014 and moved south to the Governor’s Mansion. Any trees stand out on that wide pretty lawn?. The question intrigues because Abbott...
Texas Cities Eye High-Speed Rail Revolution: San Antonio-Austin Link Progresses, Bullet Train Plans from Dallas to Houston Forge Ahead
A transportation revolution as high-speed rail proposals are gaining traction in several Texas urban areas. Recent developments indicate that plans for a rail connecting San Antonio and Austin are moving forward aggressively. A group of 20 South Texas officials, including San Antonio's Sukh Kaur, Jalen McKee Rodriguez, Melissa Cabello Havrda, and Manny Palaez, is pushing for the project. According to FOX San Antonio, the coalition believes that "a robust suite of mobility options, especially rail, is vital to keeping our region a shining beacon of success and excellence."
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