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CapMetro partners with electric vehicle charger company to transition to electric bus fleet

CapMetro partners with electric vehicle charger company to transition to electric bus fleet

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter March 13, 2025

Capital Metro announced a partnership with Camber, a mobility infrastructure company, to power its electric bus fleet as part of a nearly $4.3 million contract, according to a Feb. 27 news release.  Camber...

City of Austin enforcing higher parking fines

City of Austin enforcing higher parking fines

Aiman Tareen, General News Reporter March 12, 2025

The city of Austin began enforcing higher fines on March 1 because of new city parking code changes.  Fines for unpaid use of a metered space, parking within an intersection and parking within 30 feet...

City to provide funding for mental health care, support for LGBTQ+ youth

City to provide funding for mental health care, support for LGBTQ+ youth

Anjum Alam, General News Reporter March 12, 2025

The Austin City Council approved an agreement with Austin Public Health on March 6 to distribute around $150,000 each to two nonprofits providing mental health care to LGBTQ+ youth in Austin and Travis...

Participants of the rally for women's and LGBTQ+ rights embracing each other at the Texas Capitol on Mar. 8, 2024.

‘We’re all here for the same reason’: Protesters rally at Texas Capitol to recognize International Women’s Day

Daniela Capistran and Catharine Li March 9, 2025

Hundreds of people gathered at the Texas Capitol on Saturday in observance of International Women’s Day, calling for the protection of reproductive rights and an end to discrimination and sexual violence...

Protestors advocate at Capitol against Trump administration science-funding policies

Protestors advocate at Capitol against Trump administration science-funding policies

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter March 8, 2025

Hundreds of protestors advocated at the Texas Capitol Friday as part of a nationwide movement against the Trump administration’s recent actions towards scientific funding. Stand Up For Science 2025...

City leaders, community members discuss impact of Austin light rail on environment

City leaders, community members discuss impact of Austin light rail on environment

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter March 7, 2025

City commissioners discussed the potential impacts of constructing and maintaining phase one of the Austin light rail in a March 5 meeting, with a focus on the environment and historically underserved...

A student boards the new Rapid 837 CapMetro bus at the UT Stadium on March 3, 2025.

CapMetro releases two new rapid lines that offer access to University, downtown Austin

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter March 7, 2025

Capital Metro launched two new rapid lines on Feb. 23 that will provide services to several nearby University areas and parts of downtown Austin. The new CapMetro Rapid Route 837 Expo Center line can...

People walk and cycle around the train platform at the Downtown CapMetro rail station on Feb. 27, 2024.

City approves new initiative to improve downtown accessibility, vibrancy during upcoming development projects

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter February 28, 2025

The Austin City Council passed a resolution on Feb. 13 aiming to make downtown Austin “accessible” and “vibrant” when construction begins for planned projects in the area. Mayor Kirk Watson...

People canoe under Barton Springs Bridge in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 10, 2024.

Barton Springs Bridge replacement project still active following Trump funding freeze

Hanna Connolly, General News Reporter February 26, 2025

A grant awarded to the city to replace the Barton Springs Bridge is temporarily protected after a protective order issued Tuesday by a federal judge extended a block against President Donald Trump’s...

West Campus apartments viewed from West 23rd Street on Feb. 19, 2025.

What to know: Tenant legal rights in West Campus, Austin

Alex Leisk and Anjum Alam February 25, 2025

Amid leasing season, lawyers and student advocates said students should review their housing options and know their rights as tenants when they sign leases for next year at West Campus apartments. Lease...

New city code bans cars from parking in bike lanes, imposes fines for violations

New city code bans cars from parking in bike lanes, imposes fines for violations

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter February 25, 2025

The Austin City Council amended the city’s parking codes during a Feb. 13 meeting to prohibit cars from parking in bike lanes. The city made the changes after bicyclists expressed safety concerns...

Uber launches interest list for users to ride in Waymo cars

Uber launches interest list for users to ride in Waymo cars

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter February 17, 2025

Ride service Uber opened an interest list on Feb. 5 for Austin users to join if they would like to ride in a Waymo autonomous car instead of a standard rideshare vehicle, according to a Waymo spokesperson.  Both...

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