Austin TX

The City of Austin has confirmed it overpaid hundreds of employees a combined total of approximately $1.4 million, according to city officials. The overpayments were discovered during an internal review, with the issue affecting multiple departments and a significant number of workers. City officials say the...

A 311 report has been opened about cars parking in the bike lane at 758 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702 every weekday morning around 8 a.m. The parked cars are said to force cyclists to merge into traffic and block visibility. The issue is currently open with the City of Austin’s 311 system under case #26-00096455.

There’s been a palpable buzz, percolating for a handful of years, about an upcoming Kelly Slater Wave Company project coming, vaguely, some time soon to Texas. And while there’s still no official grand opening date for the Austin Surf Club, bits and pieces about the project continue to trickle out into the ether –...

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The drought gripping Central Texas is far deeper than most residents may realize. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), it would take over 1 foot of rain in the next month alone to eliminate drought conditions across the Austin, Texas area — and communities to the...

AUSTIN, Texas — A once-prominent mural of late labor leader Cesar Chavez has been removed from an East Austin building, sparking disappointment among the artists and community members who helped create it. The mural, which had been on the building since 2023, was painted over as part of a...

Honest Mary’s is finally making its move into downtown Austin, lining up a new restaurant at 222 West Ave, Suite 120, in the Seaholm District. The Austin-born build-your-own bowl chain is poised to add a fifth local spot to its lineup, following the brand’s recent push into Houston. The concept leans on chef-driven,...

The former historic landmark has sat vacant for years.

A 311 service request has been opened for new 'No Parking' and 'Tow Away' signs along 4600–4800 E Cesar Chavez Street in Austin. The request notes that cars often fill the right-of-way on weekends, forcing pedestrians into travel lanes. The signs are requested for the eastbound direction to improve safety and traffic...

AUSTIN, Texas — All southbound lanes of U.S. 183 from Great Hills Trail to the MoPac Expressway have reopened after a deadly crash between a motorcycle and a car around 6:50 a.m. Sunday morning. Traffic was backed up as far as Braker Lane as emergency services responded to the...

The third No Kings Protest is drawing large crowds at Auditorium Shores in Austin. Organizers expected about 40,000 participants, though attendance appears higher. Around 80 organizations are taking part in the event. More information.