Through the power of storytelling, the Alternative Breaks Austin program has given minority voices a chance to be heard and recognized for their role in the history and future of Austin.
Alternative...
To push forward CodeNEXT, a plan to simplify land development regulations, Austin Mayor Steve Adler met with members of the local tech community Wednesday evening to ask for help.
The event, hosted...
A federal judge revealed Monday that federal agents told him last month’s immigration enforcement raids in Austin were in response to a policy protecting undocumented immigrants.
U.S. Magistrate...
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, said as a Catholic, she is aware how powerful shame can be in affecting change, and the Texas Legislature deserves some for failing to prioritize issues such as education...
A woman wearing a hijab, a traditional head covering worn by some Muslim women, in the Texas heat may automatically be viewed as oppressed, when in fact it was the individual’s decision, said Arif...
Democrats have made better use of the term “diversity” in persuading votes from racial minorities than Republicans, Tarrant County Commissioner Andy Nguyen said Wednesday.
Nguyen spoke at...
In February, Travis County Sheriff’s Office declined 35 requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain suspected undocumented inmates, according to public records from the office.
ICE...
Austin Mayor Steve Adler discussed aspects of the city’s sharing economy and its relationship with local government Thursday.
“As we move forward in the 21st century, we’re going to...
CapMetro approved a new transit system which includes more UT shuttles and high-frequency bus routes last Monday.
The 10-year plan, called Connections 2025, will cost an additional $9 million per year...
Supporters of President Donald Trump and anti-Trump protesters yelled and pushed each other in the cold rain Saturday during a pro-Trump march to the Capitol.
“I was trying to get all these people...
Latinitas, a non-profit founded at UT that focuses on empowering young Latinas through media and technology, raised $7,400 Friday to help families in need of financial assistance to send their daughters...
On Saturday, Austinites will be given the green light to design solutions to the city’s traffic problems.
Austin’s Transportation Department and UT’s Center for Transportation...
