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Austin spends millions on outside attorneys to handle lawsuits
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (626+ words) As the city of Austin enters another, leaner budget season, some say it should rein in spending and have more oversight on its contracts with pricey outside attorneys. Austin has spent tens of millions of dollars in recent years hiring…...
Austin reports first measles case since last year
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (222+ words) An unvaccinated adult male has tested positive for measles in Travis County, Austin Public Health said Thursday. The patient was exposed to the virus while traveling internationally, health authorities said. APH said the patient visited the St. David's Emergency Center…...
Austin first responders highlight concerns with self-driving vehicles during emergencies
1+ week, 1+ day ago (432+ words) A deadly shooting at an Austin bar last month is raising questions about how self-driving vehicles affect emergency response. At a City Council committee meeting on Wednesday, Council Member Zo Qadri shared video taken by a bystander that showed a…...
U. S. Supreme Court allows Texas" newest congressional map to stand, nullifying claims of racial gerrymandering.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (250+ words) When Gov. Greg Abbott approved the state's new congressional map last August, the idea was that it would help Republicans pick up five additional seats in Congress. In November, a district court threw out the map over allegations of racial…...
Judge rules Austin firefighter battling cancer can get workers' compensation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (389+ words) An administrative judge ruled an Austin firefighter battling terminal cancer is eligible to receive workers' compensation. Suzanne La Follette, who has been with AFD for 19 years, was diagnosed last year with Stage 4 endometrial cancer. It's a condition not included on…...
The Texas film industry is expanding. Are new incentives enough to make it competitive?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1002+ words) When Bill Saxelby enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin in 2006 to pursue a career in steadycam operation, it was a peak time for Texas films. State incentives had helped launch hundreds of local productions, which in turn created…...
Travis County votes to withhold 9% of Tesla's tax rebate for insufficient documentation
4+ week, 1+ day ago (419+ words) The Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to withhold 9% of Tesla's tax rebate for 2020-2022 for "partial noncompliance with certain provisions" in the company's economic incentive deal with the county. "The big takeaway is we are holding Tesla accountable," Travis County…...
The San Marcos Studio Tour celebrates art of all kinds for two weekends
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (516+ words) KUT - On Air Now Playing BBC World News | KUT HD2 - On Air Now Playing Austin Music Experience | All Austin musicians and artists | KUTX HD2 - On Air Now Playing Texas Music Experience | Listen anytime at tmx. fm | KUTX HD3 The San Marcos Studio Tour…...
Cesar Chavez mural in East Austin removed following abuse allegations
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (383+ words) The Cesar Chavez mural that welcomed people to East Austin is gone. The mural was painted over this week, leaving the side of a building at the corner of Cesar Chavez Street and Waller Street blank. Its removal comes a…...
Austin ISD will celebrate Dolores Huerta on March 31 following allegations against Cesar Chavez
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (321+ words) The Austin Independent School District will not celebrate union leader Cesar Chavez but will continue to recognize labor leader Dolores Huerta on the March 31 holiday and remain closed. "At the heart of this day remains our dedication to the values…...