‘Imagine Austin’ funding halved as part of city council’s new, approved budget
Austin's 30-year plan for the future, "Imagine Austin," has had its budget for a revamped plan halved from $3 million to $1.5 million after the Austin City Council approved a new budget on Thursday. This was because voters voted down Proposition Q, which would have allowed the city to collect an additional $110...
Big Al’s Pizza to bring New York-style slices to Windsor Park
The owners behind Hank's Austin are planning to open Big Al's Pizza off Berkman Drive in Februrary. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Big Al's Pizza is slated to open in the Windsor Park neighborhood of East Austin early next year. The restaurant, bar and cafe will serve New York-style pizza offered whole...
What Does ‘Keep Austin Weird’ Actually Mean? The Hidden Slogan Explained
Decode Austin's famous slogan! We explain the true meaning of 'Keep Austin Weird' and the history behind this unique Central Texas culture
Does Anyone Know Why DPS is Arresting Individuals at Lamar and Rundberg?
Recently, there has been a surge of curiosity surrounding the actions of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at the intersection of Lamar and Rundberg. The question arose primarily due to the unusual involvement of DPS in the arrests.
Mysterious Sky Object Spotted at Downtown Concert
An intriguing event was reported by a couple who were attending a show at Mohawk. They claimed to have spotted a dark, disc-shaped object, similar to a stingray, floating or flying through the sky. The object was estimated to be hovering at a height of 300-500 feet and appeared to be around 10-20 feet in diameter....
UT Austin regents consider alternate location for medical center
The University of Texas System's board of regents announced during a meeting Thursday that a medical tower will not be built at UT Austin as previously planned.
Former UTPD chief sues university, claims ‘purge of female employees’
The former chief of police at the University of Texas Police Department has filed a civil lawsuit against UT Austin and the university system for being “fired without cause."
City of Austin works to finalize designs for northern stitches in $104M I-35 rebuild
AUSTIN - The City of Austin held an open house for their cap and stitch project on Saturday. The City of Austin's cap and stitch project is intended to address challenges that have come with the area's growth, including traffic congestion, public safety and quality of life. I-35 Cap and...
Austin ISD approves state-mandated plans to improve failing schools
The Austin Independent School District’s board of trustees voted early Friday morning to approve turnaround plans for 12 campuses that received three consecutive failing or unacceptable grades from the state. The plans now await approval from the Texas Education Agency, which mandated the plans in September and gave...
Austin firefighter contract vote delayed due to budget concerns over union petition measure
City and firefighter representatives may restart talks over a new labor agreement after a tentative deal had been reached early this fall. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) City Council's vote on a tentative labor agreement between Austin and the local firefighters' union was delayed over concerns of possible financial...
