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County Judge Wants Amtrak to Connect Austin and Dallas

High-speed transit could finally come to Central Texas in the next few years, as Amtrak announced Wednesday its plans to get in on the long-anticipated bullet train from Dallas to Houston. Travis County Judge Andy Brown wants it to come here too.

7:00AM Fri. Aug. 11, 2023, Lina Fisher Read More | Comment »

The Summer Heat Has Been Brutal, but at Least You Can Swim for Free in These City Pools

It’s super hot today, just like it was super hot yesterday, and it’s going to be super hot for the next week. After that, we may get some relief from the super heat – temperatures are projected to dip below 100 degrees for the first time in over 40 days.

10:36AM Thu. Aug. 10, 2023, Austin Sanders Read More | Comment »

News Orgs Sue Caldwell County Over Secret Criminal Proceedings

The Texas Tribune is joining social justice group Mano Amiga and the Caldwell/Hays Examiner in suing Caldwell County (county seat: Lockhart) for refusing to allow members of the press to observe the bail-setting proceeding known as “magistration.”

4:31PM Wed. Aug. 9, 2023, Brant Bingamon Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Taylor Swift Muzingo

Upstairs at Caroline

Everybody Scream! Ravencraft’s Vault of Horror at Mister Tramps Sport Pub, 8565 Research Blvd.

Bride of Chucky
at Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

New Report Reveals UT Austin Scholar Wrote for White Supremacist Publications

A right-wing scholar employed by UT Austin’s business school used a pen name to write for white supremacist publications, according to recent reporting in the Huffington Post.

3:54PM Wed. Aug. 9, 2023, Brant Bingamon Read More | Comment »

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

Flanked by a cast of prominent progressive justice and labor activists, as well as a number of liberal elected officials, progressive prosecutor José Garza announced Tuesday morning that he would seek a second term as Travis County District Attorney, the top criminal prosecutor in the county.

4:23PM Tue. Aug. 8, 2023, Austin Sanders Read More | Comment »

Ted Cruz, Katie Couric, Paxton Prosecution Team to Speak at Texas Tribune Festival

On Sept. 5, the Texas Senate will put Attorney General Ken Paxton on trial for charges related to bribery, abuse of office, and obstruction – an occasion welcomed by many Texans with a song in their heart and a bag of popcorn at the ready. Well, turns out the entertainment won’t stop there.

6:30AM Tue. Aug. 8, 2023, Kimberley Jones Read More | Comment »

After 20 Years, Rosa Jimenez Is Exonerated for a Murder That Didn’t Happen

Rosa Jimenez was texting with her daughter, who was in labor, as Judge Karen Sage heard arguments on Monday that she be exonerated for the murder of 21-month-old Bryan Gutierrez in 2003.

12:50PM Mon. Aug. 7, 2023, Brant Bingamon Read More | Comment »

Remember the Poison Ivy Goats? You Can Adopt One Now

If you’ve visited the Hike-and-Bike Trail in the last month, you’ve probably seen the Trail Conservancy’s newest and cutest attempt at controlling poison ivy and other invasive species: goats.

10:16AM Mon. Aug. 7, 2023, Amelia Nonemacher Read More | Comment »

Austin Ambulances Were Out of Service 35 Times Last Month

Negotiations between the City of Austin and the union representing Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services employees continue to drag on, with union officials rejecting the city’s latest pay package last week.

2:56PM Fri. Aug. 4, 2023, Austin Sanders Read More | Comment »

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