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Austin City Council grants historic landmark zoning to Bethany Cemetery in East Austin

Nearly 50 years after the first push for City recognition, Austin City Council has approved historic landmark zoning for Bethany Cemetery in East Austin.The six

CBS AustinAug 28government

1 dead after under-construction house collapses on workers in south Austin

Two people were caught under a house that collapsed in south Austin, killing one.

KXAN-NBCAug 28Local

Austin wants to keep hyperscale data centers out. City Council is speeding up the rules

The exterior of a data server hall at the Meta Temple Data Center on Industrial Boulevard in Temple, Texas on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260722-Meta-Temple-Data-Center-LS-49-scal...

Austin CurrentAug 28government

Water service restored in Lake Travis ISD, but residents say larger issues persist

Three campuses in Lake Travis ISD were affected by a boil water notice, which turned into low water pressure issues, on Thursday afternoon.

CBS AustinAug 28schools

Austin council moves to regulate standards, protocols for inspection, remediation of mold

Mold can cause a variety of health issues, which is why city council members introduced and adopted a resolution to "establish regulations related to mold, including standards and protocols for the inspection and remediation of mold."

KXAN-NBCAug 27government

Nurses urge hospitals to cut ties with Palantir as protesters rally in Austin

Nurses and community activists gathered on South Congress Avenue in Austin on Thursday to call on hospitals to cut ties with Palantir Technologies, a company th

CBS AustinAug 27business

How the Austin Public Library picks books

"Ideally, we would love to have an unlimited number of copies of essentially every book that's ever been published."

KXAN-NBCAug 27library

Austin city leaders bring forward 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.

FOX 7 AustinAug 27schools

Good Good Golf drops out of Austin PGA Tour stop sponsorship following controversial ad

Good Good Golf is no longer the title sponsor of a PGA Tour event in Austin following the release of a controversial ad campaign.

FOX 7 AustinAug 27parks

How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade

Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times.

KXAN-NBCAug 27parks

Austin council members move forward on data center regulations

Austin city council members voted to regulate the development of data centers in the city.

KXAN-NBCAug 27government

General contractor's office in Austin raided by federal authorities

Federal authorities raided a general contractor's Austin, San Antonio and Plano offices on Aug. 26.

KXAN-NBCAug 27Local

Petition to ban jet skis on Lake Austin gains momentum

The petition was started after an incident on Lake Austin, Christy Spencer said. She was out on the lake when a jet ski crashed into her kids.

KXAN-NBCAug 27safety

More money allocated to city's drink-spiking test strip program

As part of a city budget amendment sponsored by Council Member Vanessa Fuentes (District 2), the redirected a portion of consultant spending to Austin's Sip Safely program, an initiative that provides drink spiking test strips to businesses.

KXAN-NBCAug 27business

MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?

KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.

KXAN LocalAug 27safety

Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data

KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.

KXAN LocalAug 27Local

Why Austin's mayor voted 'no' on restructuring 911, the city budget

On this episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to talk about data center regulation, his recent "no" vote on the budget and his disapproval of the plan to restructure the city's 911 communication center.

KXAN LocalAug 27government

City council presents former Austin fire chief with distinguished service award, approves interim fire chief

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and city council members opened Thursday's regular city council meeting by celebrating the retirement of the Austin Fire Department chief and welcoming the department's new leader.

KXAN-NBCAug 27safety

UT To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together

A 5-Year Collaboration Between 6 Universities and Industry Partners Will Place Assistive Robots in Everyday Human Environments. The post UT To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together appeared first on UT News .

UT Austin NewsAug 27News

FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2026: Weiss vs Round Rock

Who will win in Week 1's Game of the Week: the Weiss Wolves or the Round Rock Dragons? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.

FOX 7 AustinAug 27Local

Ross Fire rages on; key questions remain as crews fight flames

Flames continued tearing through North Texas, leaving devastation behind as the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County held at about 80,000 acres and remained just 12 p

CBS AustinAug 27safety

The Permian Strategic Partnership Invests in Our Youngest Readers

The PSP is launching the Permian Literacy Initiative, a multiyear pilot program to strengthen early literacy reading instruction. The post The Permian Strategic Partnership Invests in Our Youngest Readers appeared first on UT News .

UT Austin NewsAug 27library

Hollywood to Texas? Austin thrown into Paramount merger fight

Paramount Skydance Corp. has reportedly entered negotiations to establish a new movie and TV studio in Austin as part of potential moves to relocate its operations during a legal dispute over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

KXAN LocalAug 27Local

East Austin’s Bethany Cemetery seeks long-awaited historical recognition

Austin's first all-black cemetery is still awaiting recognition first sought from the City nearly 50 years ago. Austin City Council may end that wait in a discu

CBS AustinAug 27government

Salvation Army sets $1M goal for Annual Day of Giving in Austin

The Salvation Army Austin is hosting its largest fundraiser of the year today, with a goal of raising $1 million for families facing hardship across Central Texas.

KXAN LocalAug 27Local

Liberty Hill leaders hear concerns over Flock license plate readers amid backlash

Liberty Hill city leaders heard renewed concerns Wednesday night about the use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras in the city, as backlash g

CBS AustinAug 27News

5-year-old Liam, father deported to Mexico after ICE detention in Austin

A 5-year-old boy and his father, who were detained by immigration authorities in Austin earlier this month, have been deported to Mexico and reunited with relat

CBS AustinAug 27Local

Judge rejects Minnesota request to keep ICE officer jailed in extradition fight with Texas

A federal judge Wednesday rejected Minnesota’s attempt to keep an immigration officer jailed in South Texas as the state fights to extradite the man to face cri

CBS AustinAug 27News

USDA recalls 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida

It was not immediately clear which retailers sold the beef.

CBS AustinAug 27News

Attorneys, safety advocates discuss e-scooter safety after fatal crash

An e-scooter driver riding northbound on MoPac Expressway was struck and killed by multiple vehicles, Austin-Travis County EMS confirmed to CBS Austin.

CBS AustinAug 27safety

Could the Flock camera debate influence the race for Texas governor?

Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are becoming a flashpoint across Texas, raising questions about privacy and public safety. Now, the debate is entering t

CBS AustinAug 26News

Austin FC deals first homegrown player

ust a few years ago, it appeared that Owen Wolff would be a centerpiece of a talented and success Austin FC squad for seasons to come with his dad, Josh, as the head coach.

KXAN LocalAug 26Local

Why did Austin Parks and Recreation cut indoor adult sports funding?

Austin's Parks and Recreation Department had to make some changes to its programs in the budget process, including cutting indoor adult sports leagues. There are two city-run, adult indoor leagues: volleyball and basketball.

KXAN LocalAug 26parks

City council designates Austin Public Library a 'Book Safe Harbor'

It comes a week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference calling for the removal of certain books from public schools.

KXAN LocalAug 26government

New Texas law helped clear the way for affordable housing in South Austin

The South Austin Christian Church near South Congress Avenue in Austin on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. ELI HARTMAN FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260824-NIMBY-Housing-EH-14.webp?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> When a shrinking church pr...

Austin CurrentAug 26Local

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