Новости за 29.11.2023

Demolition of the longstanding Frank Erwin Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus is in full swing after more than four decades of memories.

One person is dead following a crash between a pedestrian and vehicle in north Austin Wednesday, Austin-Travis County EMS officials said.

This year, 43 schools and 51 student-based sustainability projects received funding, with an anticipated 12,000 students set to be serviced through these initiatives.

After roughly 4,000 customers were out of power, Austin Energy confirmed it was a squirrel who "came in contact with equipment on a transformer pole" on Wednesday, the agency said on social media.

For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report listed Austin's Trail of Lights in its rankings of the best Christmas light displays in the nation.

The 2023 Live Music Fund Event Program offered $5,00 and $10,000 grants "to help encourage, promote, improve, and showcase Austin's diverse live music industry," the release said.

A working group for Austin Parks and Recreation Board recommended the City explore changing the name of Barton Springs.

Sarkisian and the Longhorns will look to win the Big 12 Championship in their final year in the conference.

Last year, the real Christmas tree industry had an overall impact of $714 million on the state economy — when accounting for direct, indirect and induced impacts — and helped assist almost 6,000 jobs statewide.

Austin City Council will consider Nov. 30 approval of an item to replace Barton Springs Road Bridge, following a preliminary engineering report that found "significant degradation" in the bridge's deck and structure.

The Kyle Fire Department marked a month of milestones in November.

The mayor will speak during the "Getting on the Right Track: Navigating the Future of Intercity Passenger Rail in America" hearing Wednesday afternoon.

A conversation happened Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories. The discussion this time included senior investigative producer and reporter David Barer.

The City of Austin wants help you honor your favorite Texas historical figure this holiday season. It will do so with cookie ornaments it makes and you decorate.

Austin musicians, organizations and venues work together to maintain the live music capital of the world reputation.

A Central Texas artist is spreading the holiday spirit through his work.

A crash near the intersection of U.S. Highway 290 and William Cannon Drive caused traffic issues Wednesday morning.

Halfway through an intersection on Gattis School Road, Heller heard sirens behind him. He paused and swiveled his head just in time to see a sedan barreling toward him. The car was fleeing police, stolen and driven by a convicted felon. It ran into Heller, cracking his helmet on impact.

The man who pled guilty in the 2021 arson of an Austin synagogue will face a sentencing hearing Wednesday.

The City of Round Rock says it has enough space to build somewhere between 25,000 and 143,000 new housing units in the future to accommodate the expected population growth.

In honor of Giving Tuesday this week, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) shared a success story about one of their long-stay dogs.

One man was arrested after he was accused of attacking another man on his wheelchair, which ultimately caused his death, according to the Austin Police Department.

Of the 20 states that have established programs similar to Texas' pending legislation, eight offer nearly "universal" school choice programs.

The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a case brought by women challenging the state's near-total ban on abortion, marking the latest development in a long legal battle spurred by women who said the ban nearly cost their lives.

A boil water notice was issued for the Austins Colony water system on Tuesday, according to a notice from Texas Water Utilities.