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Travis County put COVID-19 funds toward housing, one project set to open this spring
One of those projects, Carin Point Cameron, which will be run by Caritas of Austin, is set to open in the spring. Source link
Texas Tech begins work on flood forecasting system after July flooding tragedy
The National Wind Institute at Texas Tech University announced it installed two new mesonet stations near Hunt, Texas. The stations are located near Camp La Junta and M-Bar-M Ranch....
American Revolution exhibit visits Williamson County as US celebrates 250th anniversary
An exhibit traveling across Texas about the American Revolution is visiting Williamson County until Jan. 2nd. as the U.S. celebrates 250 years of independence in 2026. Source link
Central Texas street dog rescue looking for foster families, help with influx of 'momma dogs' this holiday season
The founder of a Central Texas street dog rescue said her group is in need of foster volunteers and donations to help with a surge in stray, pregnant animals...
50+ organizations sign letter asking Austin council for protected bike lanes on 6th Street
As the city of Austin works on its Sixth Street Mobility and Revitalization Project, dozens of businesses and organizations are asking city leaders to prioritize adding protected bike lanes...
Judge blocks Texas 'App Store Accountability Act' from taking effect Jan. 1
A federal judge blocked a Texas law that's become known as the "App Store Accountability Act," ruling it likely violates the First Amendment. Source link
Giant inflatable Santa causes holiday stir in Colorado community
A Colorado family's giant inflatable Santa Claus earned them a spot on their HOA's naughty list this season. Source link
NXP is putting its longtime US HQ on market in Austin
NXP Semiconductors NV is putting its 155-acre Oak Hill campus — which has served as its longtime U.S. headquarters — on the market as it scours the area for a...
The Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Now Comes in a Pill
People turning to injectable GLP-1 treatments—a class of drugs that mimics that hormone to control diabetes and promote weight loss—now have another way to take the medication.On Dec. 22,...
Downtown Station to close temporarily in January due to convention center construction
Service at Downtown Station will be temporarily suspended in the first few days of January as CapMetro accomodates construction work at the nearby Austin Convention Center. Source link
