Austin Residents Invited to Review and Comment on City’s Use of Federal Grants for...
The City of Austin has released its Draft Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The report explains how the city used about $14 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. These funds were used for affordable housing, community...
Then and Now: What does it mean to Keep Austin Weird?
In the office of Almost Real Things, a studio and gallery, the famous “Keep Austin Weird” slogan sits proudly among the collection of stickers that decorate its once-plain refrigerator. In just a few weeks, the vibrantly painted building will be the headquarters for the 23rd Austin Studio Tour — a surviving piece of...
Central Texans rally to restore food aid amid renewed SNAP benefits
AUSTIN, Texas — State officials said the roughly 3.5 million SNAP recipients in Texas have started receiving benefits again. Those food assistance dollars had run out during the 43-day government shutdown that ended on Nov. 12. That’s around the time Nikki Gates said she found out her SNAP benefits...
Austin Police Investigate Homicide at North Lamar Boulevard; Community Asked for Information
On the morning of November 15, 2025, Austin Police responded to a report of a deceased person at 10601 N Lamar Boulevard. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Carlin Elrod, was found with injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Austin Steam Train Association focuses on historical preservation facilitated by volunteers
Austin Steam Train Association offers a variety of rides that are both family-friendly and adults only, offering something for everyone aboard. (Katlynn Fox/Community Impact) The Austin Steam Train Association serves as a source of peace for riders to detach from ever-changing technology, one that executive director...
Tesla Is in Trouble with Travis County, Texas
In 2020, Travis County, Texas, promised Tesla a wonderful treat: 20 years of tax rebates for the company’s massive Texas Gigafactory, which was yet to be built there at the time. Presently, that rebate is under review, according to the Austin American-Statesman, because Tesla is allegedly not handing over certain...
Pilot Knob: The Hidden Volcano Inside Austin’s City Limits
Imagine a city where a dormant volcano sits quietly in the background. Austin's very own Pilot Knob has a fascinating story to tell.
Thumbtack Reveals the 2025 Most Festive Cities in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2025-- Thumbtack , the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for and improve their homes, released its annual ranking of the 2025 Most Festive Cities , identifying where homeowners are booking the most holiday light installations this year. This press...
Wheatsville Food Co-op drops plans for 2 North Austin stores
Wheatsville Food Co-op has changes its plans with regard to the acquisition of two North Austin Fresh Plus grocery store locations. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact) In a recent newsletter to stakeholders, Wheatsville Food Co-op stated there had been “a change in plan,” regarding the acquisition of two local Fresh Plus...
2 arrested for allegedly concealing evidence related to crash that killed Vandegrift grad, friend
POLK COUNTY, Texas - Two people have been arrested in Polk County for allegedly concealing evidence in connection to a deadly 2023 crash. A Vandegrift graduate and his friend were killed in a crash involving an 18-wheeler. What they're saying:. Video from a feed store in Polk County shows the...
