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Austin to Address Rising Wildfire Risks Amid DroughtAustin to Address Rising Wildfire Risks Amid Drought

Austin to Address Rising Wildfire Risks Amid Drought

News Summary The Austin City Council is preparing to revise its Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) regulations due to an increasing wildfire…

20 hours ago
Austin Proposes Significant Changes to Housing LandscapeAustin Proposes Significant Changes to Housing Landscape

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…

20 hours ago
Fort Worth Surpasses Austin as Texas’ Fourth-Largest CityFort Worth Surpasses Austin as Texas’ Fourth-Largest City

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…

2 days ago
Austin Unveils Wildfire Risk Map Amid Rising ThreatsAustin Unveils Wildfire Risk Map Amid Rising Threats

Austin Unveils Wildfire Risk Map Amid Rising Threats

News Summary The Austin Fire Department has launched an interactive wildfire risk map to combat increasing wildfire threats in Central…

2 days ago
Austin Officials Oppose I-35 Widening PlanAustin Officials Oppose I-35 Widening Plan

Austin Officials Oppose I-35 Widening Plan

News Summary Austin's Urban Transportation Commission has unanimously rejected the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) I-35 widening plan, voicing concerns…

3 days ago
Austin Historic Landmark Commission Delays Demolition of Modern HomeAustin Historic Landmark Commission Delays Demolition of Modern Home

Austin Historic Landmark Commission Delays Demolition of Modern Home

News Summary The Historic Landmark Commission in Austin has decided to postpone a demolition request for a significant midcentury modern…

3 days ago
Central Texas Continues to Struggle with Black Market Flavored VapesCentral Texas Continues to Struggle with Black Market Flavored Vapes

Central Texas Continues to Struggle with Black Market Flavored Vapes

News Summary Despite FDA restrictions imposed five years ago, flavored vape products remain rampant in Central Texas. A recent survey…

5 days ago
New Emergency Medical Services and Fire Station Opens in Northwest AustinNew Emergency Medical Services and Fire Station Opens in Northwest Austin

New Emergency Medical Services and Fire Station Opens in Northwest Austin

News Summary A new joint Emergency Medical Services and fire station has opened in northwest Austin, coinciding with fire season.…

6 days ago
Austin Transportation Commission Supports New Core PlanAustin Transportation Commission Supports New Core Plan

Austin Transportation Commission Supports New Core Plan

News Summary The Urban Transportation Commission of Austin has unanimously recommended the approval of the Austin Core Transportation plan (ACT)…

1 week ago
Austin City Council Modernizes Public Art PoliciesAustin City Council Modernizes Public Art Policies

Austin City Council Modernizes Public Art Policies

News Summary The Austin City Council has voted to modernize the Art in Public Places (AIPP) program, addressing controversies arising…

1 week ago