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Multiple crews respond after massive water line break in North Austin Friday
AUSTIN, Texas — Multiple agencies responded to a massive water line break in North Austin Friday evening. The break was reported around 5:30 p.m. Friday along West Wells Branch Parkway when officials said a contractor hit a 24-inch line during a bore. Gallons of water sprayed into the air...
New Historical Marker for Kenney Fort Unveiled in Round Rock, Bridging the Present with Texas Pioneering Past
Round Rock just marked its history with a new milestone, literally—a new historical marker for the site of Kenney Fort was dedicated earlier this week, providing locals and visitors alike with a deeper insight into the pioneering past of what is now Williamson County. The dedication ceremony, hosted by Round Rock Preservation and the Concord at Brushy Creek Homeowners Association, unveiled the marker steps away from the fort's original grounds, now an everyday scene featuring the association's swimming pool at 2351 Centennial Loop.
TxDOT suing displaced businesses along I-35 to acquire land
AUSTIN, Texas — There are new developments in the legal fight for land that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) needs to expand Interstate 35. Luke Ellis, an Austin-based attorney at Marrs, Ellis & Hodge who represents dozens of property owners being displaced due to the upcoming expansion, says TxDOT is filing lawsuits against several of his clients in order to acquire their land.
New report shows dramatic changes in Austin's rental market despite construction boom
AUSTIN, Texas — A new report shows Austin continues to build more apartments than any other large metro despite dramatic changes to the nationwide rental market. The report from Apartment List shows that in 2023, there was a 16% decline nationwide in permits issued for new multifamily units compared to 2022. It also adds that 2024 would see an 11% decline from 2023 at its current pace.
Travis County free of drought for first time in more than 2 years. See Texas map
Central Texas' yearslong drought is over, with some caveats. The U.S. Drought Monitor recorded drought-free conditions in Travis, Bastrop and Williamson counties, among others, for the first time in more than two years Thursday. Hays County, to the southwest of Travis County, is still experiencing abnormally dry conditions. ...
Out of the Closet Thrift Stores offering second-hand goods, STD testing in downtown Austin
Out of the Closet Thrift Stores has opened its first Austin location. (Courtesy Out of the Closet Thrift Stores) A new thrift store that also offers testing for sexually transmitted diseases opened in downtown Austin. The details. Out of the Closet Thrift Stores buys and sells second-hand clothes, home goods...
Downtown Austin Alliance Launches Program to Revitalize Vacant Storefronts and Boost Local Economy
Amid growing concern over empty retail space in the heart of the city, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) has taken a step towards revitalization with the launch of the Downtown Austin Space Activation Program. This initiative, as reported by KVUE, is designed to bring together small businesses and artisans, with the available venues in an effort to create a bustling downtown atmosphere.
Austin pickleball court facility forced to close after city zoning issues
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Pickle Ranch, a pickleball court facility with two locations in Austin, will close its West Sixth Street location due to city zoning issues, according to their website. The facility sits atop a parking garage on Hartland Plaza at 1717 W 6th St, where Sixth Street meets...
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