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Nixita Taqueria located on E 12th St has served traditional Mexican food since 2019 and is a part of the Taco Mafia taken on Oct. 24, 2023.

Taco Mafia documentary shines light on local taco restaurants

Victoria Artale, General News Reporter October 24, 2023

Earlier this month, Austin PBS released a new documentary series shining light on some of Austin’s well-known taco restaurants and food trucks. “Taco Mafia” focuses on Nixta Taqueria, Discada and...

East Austin’s Thunderbird Coffee announces closing

East Austin’s Thunderbird Coffee announces closing

Emma Nguyen, General News Reporter October 22, 2023

After 17 years of service, East Austin’s Thunderbird Coffee announced it will close later this year in an Oct. 6 Instagram post.   “It’s been a really hard decision to come to, but in essence,...

City Council approves acceptance of Climate Pollution Reduction Grant

City Council approves acceptance of Climate Pollution Reduction Grant

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter October 19, 2023

Austin City Council approved $1 million from the Environmental Protection Agency for the first part of the two-phase Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, aimed to help curb air pollution effects on Sep....

Sustainability and International Relations and Global Studies junior Jackson Taylor works at a UT Farmstand location on Oct. 15, 2023. The UT Farmstand gives its extra produce to the UT Outpost.

City awards 25 organizations with grants to support food justice initiatives

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter October 18, 2023

The city of Austin awarded $3,000 mini-grants to 25 organizations to support transformative change in the local food system earlier this month, said Angela Baucom, food and climate program coordinator. The...

Rio West, an off-campus apartment that qualifies for affordable housing, is located on 2704 Rio Grande St.

City of Austin to apply for $10 million in federal funding for affordable housing reforms

Sarah Brager, News Senior Reporter October 16, 2023

This month, the city of Austin will apply for $10 million in federal funding to expand city-wide affordable housing policies and construction efforts for low-income residents.  The U.S. Department...

Pease Parks orb-shaped tree house on Oct. 10, 2023.

Austin to host international park conference

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter October 13, 2023

City Parks Alliance, a nationwide urban parks membership organization, chose Austin to host their 2026 Greater & Greener Conference, an international event bringing industry professionals together...

Keep Austin Fed Volunteer Suzanne Hershey sorts through a Trader Joes surplus produce delivery on Oct. 11, 2023. Keep Austin Fed collects surplus food and redistributes it to individuals experiencing food insecurity.

City awards 26 grants to local organizations to support resiliency efforts

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter October 12, 2023

The city of Austin awarded mini-grants to 26 local organizations late last month to support their capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from shocks and stresses, according to a Sept. 25 press...

Austin holds emergency preparedness pop-up events at local libraries

Austin holds emergency preparedness pop-up events at local libraries

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter October 9, 2023

Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management holds emergency preparedness pop-up events to educate Austinites on preparing for natural disasters from winter storms to wildfires. Held...

Associate Latino art curator Claudia Zapata describes the process behind a Latino photographers work at the Blanton Art Museum on Oct. 4, 2023.

Blanton Museum expands Latino art representation with first curator of Latino art

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter October 9, 2023

Claudia Zapata said they grew up surrounded by a large Latino arts community in Central Texas. Decades later, Zapata is bringing their expertise to the Blanton Museum of Art as its first associate curator...

‘Its very discouraging’: Faith-based leaders raise concerns around city’s resources for unhoused population during extreme weather conditions

‘It’s very discouraging’: Faith-based leaders raise concerns around city’s resources for unhoused population during extreme weather conditions

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Projects Reporter October 8, 2023

2023 marked one of Austin’s hottest summer yet on record according to KXAN, bringing 38 Excessive Heat Warnings and over 70 days of triple-digit heat as of Oct. 8.  With the increasing temperatures...

UT commits to stabilizing the Watson Chateau, LGBTQ+ landmark known by few

UT commits to stabilizing the Watson Chateau, LGBTQ+ landmark known by few

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter October 5, 2023

Perched atop a cliff overlooking Waller Creek next to the School of Nursing stands the Watson Chateau, one of the oldest buildings on campus. The home is a LGBTQ+ cultural landmark in disrepair, however,...

The south end of the state Capitol on Congress Ave., on March 23, 2023.

South Congress rolls out new paid parking system

Athena Tseng, General News Reporter October 4, 2023

South Congress Avenue implemented a mobile paid parking system in September in an effort to improve parking issues on Austin’s iconic street. Joseph Al-hajeri, Austin’s mobility demand program manager,...

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