Austin TX

The city of Austin has been a topic of discussion among rail enthusiasts, particularly concerning the underutilization of the Amtrak/freight tracks downtown for passenger/intercity rail. The question arises as to why the city or Capmetro never purchased the rail on the west side of downtown, despite it being rarely...

The city of Austin is set to discuss significant changes to Congress Avenue, specifically the area between 7th and 11th. Initial plans to make this area walkable, complete with patios and grass, have been altered. The new proposal includes the removal of parking spaces, the addition of benches, trash cans, and bike...

The store sells a variety of footwear brands designed to mimic walking barefoot. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact) Footwear store Allways Barefoot opened in early November in Austin. The details. The store sells a variety of minimalist shoes designed to mimic walking barefoot to better support mobility, posture...

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has announced that the number of robotaxis in Austin, Texas, will double in December. The statement comes following the rollout of its self-driving service in the city in June. Musk took to X to make the announcement, writing: “The Tesla Robotaxi fleet in Austin should...

A new law passed during the last regular legislative session now requires hospitals with maternity wards to have cooling devices available to preserve a baby for up to 72 hours. The law also states that training must be provided for staff on how to care for grieving families.

Austin Public Health (APH) is advising residents to take steps to prevent foodborne and waterborne illnesses as the holidays approach. The city has reported an increase in cases of salmonellosis, a bacterial infection, and norovirus, a contagious virus. These illnesses often spread through contaminated food, poor...

Inspection documents show repeated reports of rodent droppings and pooling water at the restaurant. A former employee is suing.

Home looks drastically different these days for Ashlee Willis. She and her family own Asher Acres, a small farm located on the banks of Sandy Creek in northwestern Travis County. Her neighborhood was among the hardest hit when deadly floods swept through Central Texas this past July. Nearly 200 homes...

Dr. Emmanuel Lee is the owner of the new private practice. (Courtesy Concierge Health of Austin) A new private practice from family physician Dr. Emmanuel Lee is now open in Rollingwood. Diving in deeper. Known as Concierge Health of Austin, the practice offers direct physician access 24/7, comprehensive care,...

The dream of clocking in from a coffee shop, a park bench, or even just a different corner of your own home has become a widespread reality. Gone are the days when your career was chained to a specific zip code. With a laptop and a decent internet connection, you can trade your cubicle view for something a bit more...