City Life

COVID-19 Impact

Austin schools push back start date amid growing coronavirus concerns Austin schools push back start date amid growing coronavirus concerns By Shawna M Reding, Tori Larned, KVUE NEWS

8.7.20  |  12:56 pm

KVUE — Austin Independent School District's start date has officially been pushed back amid growing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic ...

Fruits and Veggies

Where to stock up on fresh produce during National Farmers Market Week Where to stock up on fresh produce during National Farmers Market Week

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8.6.20  |  11:23 am

It seems as if every day is some sort of food-related holiday, but when it comes to farmers markets they ...

COVID-19 impact

Vacation company slashes dozens of Austin jobs due to COVID-19 Vacation company slashes dozens of Austin jobs due to COVID-19 By John Egan

8.6.20  |  10:35 am

Wyndham Vacation Ownership Inc., an Orlando, Florida-based seller of timeshare properties, has permanently laid off or temporarily furloughed 81 employees ...

Paltry pay

Austin clocks in as worst U.S. city for minimum-wage earners Austin clocks in as worst U.S. city for minimum-wage earners By John Egan

8.5.20  |  12:58 pm

On the heels of Austin being crowned the best place to live in the U.S., it now tops an ...

Demographic milestone

Austin officially pops onto list of cities with 1 million residents Austin officially pops onto list of cities with 1 million residents By John Egan

8.4.20  |  1:29 pm

If you’re a resident of Austin, you now live in one of only 11 U.S. cities with at ...

Preserving the Past

Trailblazing East Austin neighborhood crosses into historic territory Trailblazing East Austin neighborhood crosses into historic territory By John Egan

8.4.20  |  9:12 am

The Historic Landmark Commission has given its blessing for the formation of a historic district in East Austin recognizing one ...

A new normal

UT Austin kicks off new football season with big changes for fans UT Austin kicks off new football season with big changes for fans By Katie Friel

8.3.20  |  2:39 pm

The first Longhorn football game of 2020 is just a month away, and in anticipation, Texas Athletics has released new ...

Splish Splash

Austin reopens 2 popular greenbelts as COVID-19 cases trend downward Austin reopens 2 popular greenbelts as COVID-19 cases trend downward By Katie Friel

8.3.20  |  10:49 am

Austin's temps are predicted to hit triple digits for the next 10 days, meaning many will be looking for ...

Failing Grade

Austin suburb faces extra economic risk due to COVID-19, says study Austin suburb faces extra economic risk due to COVID-19, says study By Lindsey Wilson

8.3.20  |  6:00 am

As colleges struggle with the decision of whether or not to open their campuses for in-person learning this fall, the ...

Get On Board

Everything to know about Austin's new Project Connect transit plan Everything to know about Austin's new Project Connect transit plan

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7.31.20  |  12:00 pm

Already the 11th largest city in the country, Austin is adding about 4,500 more people each month and is ...

City News

Austin protest shooter allegedly identified as Army sergeant Austin protest shooter allegedly identified as Army sergeant By Katie Friel

7.31.20  |  9:37 am

A man allegedly responsible for killing a downtown Austin protestor has been identified by his attorneys. In an undated press ...

Health Watch

Local health officials confirm Austin's first case of West Nile Virus Local health officials confirm Austin's first case of West Nile Virus By Katie Friel

7.30.20  |  2:53 pm

Two weeks after confirming a pool of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile inside the city limits, Austin Public Health ...

Change is brewing

New owner gets party started after iconic Austin drive-thru shutters New owner gets party started after iconic Austin drive-thru shutters By John Egan

7.30.20  |  1:57 pm

The doors of Party Barn — a familiar Austin fixture for thousands of University of Texas students and alumni — are swinging ...

WFH FTW

Why Austin is one of the best cities for millennials to work remotely Why Austin is one of the best cities for millennials to work remotely By Lindsey Wilson

7.30.20  |  8:58 am

The most recent U.S. Census data says that millennials make up the majority of the U.S. workforce — and ...

COVID-19 Impact

UT Austin has more COVID-19 cases than any other school in the U.S. UT Austin has more COVID-19 cases than any other school in the U.S. By Katie Friel

7.29.20  |  10:19 am

The University of Texas at Austin is no stranger to topping lists, but it would have preferred to stay off ...

Neighborhood News

3 more Austin neighborhoods turn busy streets into walkable boulevards 3 more Austin neighborhoods turn busy streets into walkable boulevards By Katie Friel

7.28.20  |  10:47 am

Three new Austin neighborhoods are transforming busy boulevards into walkable, bikable streets. On July 27, the City of Austin officially ...

Health News

Austin cannabis company grows with new medical marijuana dispensaries Austin cannabis company grows with new medical marijuana dispensaries By Katie Friel

7.28.20  |  9:00 am

Five new medical marijuana dispensaries are rolling into Texas. The Austin-based Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, one of only three licensed ...

City News

Austin police say protest victim did not fire weapon, despite reports Austin police say protest victim did not fire weapon, despite reports By Katie Friel

7.27.20  |  4:19 pm

A protestor who was killed on Congress Avenue this weekend did not fire his weapon, despite unconfirmed reports claiming otherwise ...

Charity Spotlight

Austin nonprofit's big fundraiser goes virtual to keep the music alive Austin nonprofit's big fundraiser goes virtual to keep the music alive By Arden Ward

7.27.20  |  2:32 pm

Every fall, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians brings together local music lovers and performers for a day full of fundraising ...