“Highway expansion is not the solution,” hundreds of Austinites chanted outside of Sanchez Elementary School on Nov. 5 in opposition to the expansion of Interstate-35 with claims it would further divide...

A new data portal launched this month offers public access to the voting history of the mayor and city council members from every council meeting. The Office of the City Clerk created the data tool,...

When scrolling through Maxine LaQueene’s Instagram, viewers find post after post of LaQueene in sparkling ensembles and bold makeup, performing in front of cheering crowds. Scrolling further, viewers...

The city of Austin distributed a student housing survey that will be available until Nov. 13, giving the city’s higher education students an opportunity to provide feedback on housing needs. A resolution...

Austin Public Health will launch a new volunteer unit in the next few months to help in medical emergencies. The Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps will serve as an all-hazards resource and...

When psychology junior Adrienne Wood signed a lease for the Union on San Antonio in mid-October, she was primarily motivated by her need to secure SMART Housing, which are apartment units with adjusted,...

In the upcoming election, Texans can vote on an amendment to the state’s constitution that would allocate $1 billion for the creation and upkeep of new state parks, marking the largest park investment...

The city proposed a change to Austin’s current housing restrictions by altering single-family zoning at the Oct. 26 City Council meeting, where many UT students spoke about the potential changes.  Pitched...

Heritage conservation non-profit Preservation Austin launched a new program called Legacy Business Month on Oct. 1 to encourage Austinites to support local businesses. The program provides participants...

On Oct. 19, the Austin City Council approved a resolution asking the Texas Department of Transportation and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to delay funding for the expansion of Interstate...

Taxi company Cruise issued a nationwide suspension of driverless operations in a social media post Thursday.  The announcement comes just 10 days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Last Saturday, Austin organizations Love-A-Bull and Yard Bar teamed up for the third annual Howl-O-Ween, giving dog owners the chance to dress up with their furry friends.  According to their website,...