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Austin Faces Uncertainty Over Federal Infrastructure GrantsAustin Faces Uncertainty Over Federal Infrastructure Grants

Austin Faces Uncertainty Over Federal Infrastructure Grants

News Summary Austin's City Council Mobility Committee met to discuss significant federal infrastructure grants amid uncertainties caused by recent executive…

3 weeks ago
Missing Austin Man Found SafeMissing Austin Man Found Safe

Missing Austin Man Found Safe

News Summary After a brief period of concern, 70-year-old Charles Booker is safely back home in Austin. The community rallied…

3 weeks ago
Austin and Harris County Libraries Offer Free Internet AccessAustin and Harris County Libraries Offer Free Internet Access

Austin and Harris County Libraries Offer Free Internet Access

News Summary Austin and Harris County libraries are launching initiatives to provide residents with free internet access. The programs include…

3 weeks ago
Austin Rallies for Public Education Against School ChoiceAustin Rallies for Public Education Against School Choice

Austin Rallies for Public Education Against School Choice

News Summary In Austin, over 100 supporters of public education gathered near the Texas Capitol to protest Governor Greg Abbott's…

3 weeks ago
Austin Prepares for Cold Weather with 2,000 Shelter BedsAustin Prepares for Cold Weather with 2,000 Shelter Beds

Austin Prepares for Cold Weather with 2,000 Shelter Beds

News Summary As a cold snap approaches Austin, city officials have taken action by providing approximately 2,000 shelter beds for…

4 weeks ago
Congressman Raises Alarm on Corporate Influence in PoliticsCongressman Raises Alarm on Corporate Influence in Politics

Congressman Raises Alarm on Corporate Influence in Politics

News Summary Veteran Congressman Doggett from Austin expresses concerns over corporate influence on the political landscape under the Trump administration.…

4 weeks ago
ICE Arrests Venezuelan Man Linked to Tren de Aragua in AustinICE Arrests Venezuelan Man Linked to Tren de Aragua in Austin

ICE Arrests Venezuelan Man Linked to Tren de Aragua in Austin

News Summary U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Venezuelan man in Austin, Texas, suspected of connections to…

4 weeks ago
East Austin’s Equity Overlay Study Faces Community ConcernsEast Austin’s Equity Overlay Study Faces Community Concerns

East Austin’s Equity Overlay Study Faces Community Concerns

News Summary Residents of East Austin are expressing concerns regarding the proposed equity overlay study aimed at tackling urban development…

4 weeks ago
Arctic Blast Hits Central Texas: Brace for ChillArctic Blast Hits Central Texas: Brace for Chill

Arctic Blast Hits Central Texas: Brace for Chill

News Summary An Arctic blast is set to hit Central Texas starting Tuesday night, bringing icy temperatures and extreme cold…

4 weeks ago
ICE Arrests Venezuelan National Linked to Tren de Aragua GangICE Arrests Venezuelan National Linked to Tren de Aragua Gang

ICE Arrests Venezuelan National Linked to Tren de Aragua Gang

News Summary A Venezuelan man was arrested in Austin, Texas, for his suspected involvement with the Tren de Aragua gang.…

4 weeks ago