In the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade, several companies with presences in Austin have announced that they'll cover travel costs for employees seeking abortion care. Travis County DA Jose Garza has announced that his office will not prosecute abortion-related cases, and Austin City Council Member Chito Vela is spearheading a resolution discouraging Austin police from investigating allegations concerning abortion. The decision has also prompted an increase of interest in vasectomies and tubal ligation procedures.
A city-commissioned consumer advocate team is warning that proposed utility price hikes from Austin Energy will present significant challenges to lower-income Austinites.
The downtown building housing Vince Young Steakhouse, dating back to 1912, is facing demolition.
The Harry Ransom Center at UT is creating a new endowment named for actor Robert De Niro, who is set to host a 65th anniversary gala for the Ransom Center in September.
Six Austin companies have made a new ranking of the "Best Companies To Work For".
Hoffbrau Steaks, one of Austin's oldest restaurants, has closed down again - this time because it's just too hot.
The last two Blues On The Green shows for the year will feature Shinyribs on July 19 and Black Joe Lewis on July 20.
Good and bad news with the weather: we've officially set a new record for 100-degree days in June - but wasn't that rain nice yesterday? There's a chance we'll see more this week, and slightly cooler temps - we may not hit 100 again until after the July 4 holiday.
