Economy

Student Loan Borrowers Face Financial Uncertainty

News Summary Recent changes by the Department of Education have thrown student loan borrowers into a state of financial distress…

2 weeks ago

Austin Proposes Significant Changes to Housing Landscape

News Summary Austin's Planning Department plans to update the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) in the West Campus area, aiming to…

2 weeks ago

Tragic 17-Vehicle Crash in Austin Claims Five Lives

News Summary A devastating 17-vehicle crash on I-35 in North Austin occurred on March 13, 2025, resulting in five fatalities,…

2 weeks ago

Austin Faces Unusually Warm Spring with Rising Temperatures

News Summary Austin is experiencing a notably warm spring season, with temperatures projected to reach 91 degrees on Thursday, far…

3 weeks ago

Fort Worth Surpasses Austin as Texas’ Fourth-Largest City

News Summary In January 2024, Fort Worth officially surpassed Austin to become Texas' fourth-largest city, highlighting significant population shifts. Latest…

3 weeks ago

Trump Administration Plans to Sell Federal Buildings in Austin

News Summary The Trump administration has initiated plans to close or sell several federal buildings in Austin to streamline government…

4 weeks ago

Austin Advances Rezoning for High-Rise Development on East Riverside Drive

News Summary The Austin City Council has moved forward with a rezoning proposal for a significant development on East Riverside…

4 weeks ago

Austin City Council Advances Mixed-Use Development Plan

News Summary The Austin City Council is moving forward with an ambitious mixed-use development plan at 200 E. Riverside Drive.…

4 weeks ago

Capital Metro Faces Fare System Crisis Affecting Passengers

News Summary Capital Metro's fare payment system is experiencing significant issues, leading to frustration among passengers. The new QR code…

1 month ago

Austin Independent School District Joins Teacher Incentive Allotment Program

News Summary The Austin Independent School District has officially joined the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, aiming to increase salaries for…

1 month ago