Austin's annual day of giving, Amplify Austin Day, is on right now until 6pm tonight - the list of non-profits and charities taking part is long and varied, and you're certain to find a cause that aligns with your interest.
Local COVID statistics continue dropping dramatically - just one day after our local pandemic precaution level was reduced officially from Stage 4 to Stage 3, our weekly hospital admission rate dropped below 15 and thus into Stage 2 range.
Austin ISD has decided amidst declining numbers to shift to a mask optional policy on its campuses beginning on Monday.
Hays County officials differ with a new COVID risk map from the CDC that has shown since its debut a High risk of the disease in the county south of Austin.
This week's mid-term primary ended up with typically low turnout, but not as low as early voting indicated - 18% of Travis County voters cast ballots.
A discussion of the ongoing war in Ukraine by experts at UT concludes that there's a potential for the reshaping of global politics, calling the invasion by Russia a very serious international crime.
Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced efforts by the state of Texas to divest itself from any investments in Russia or Russian-owned companies.
A Travis County judge has blocked the child abuse investigation of a family for providing their transgender child with gender-affirming care, spurred by new orders by Governor Greg Abbott. A rally was held at the Capitol in support of families of transgender kids on Wednesday, at least one violent arrest by Texas State Troopers was caught on video.
Austin-based Indeed is set to launch a new 10 million dollar program to help Americans who are struggling to find jobs.
The Hole In The Wall had a scare yesterday, but is apparently not in the way of a planned extension of Dean Keeton Street.
Central Texas is apparently ridden with obsolete bridges.
Austin Pets Alive is in need of cat carriers as a large number of stray cats are brought under their care.
SXSW has announced they'll still require either a recent negative COVID test or proof of current vaccination of participants, while free public shows during South By will feature Sammy Hagar, Mt. Joy and Trail of Dead. Willie Nelson has added three shows at his Luck, Texas property during SXSW, tickets go on sale tomorrow.
