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The COVID-19 crisis has already affected economies and financial markets.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Crowd Surge Observed In The Area Of 11th Street and Congress Avenue

Safety is our top priority. There is a crowd surge observed in the area of 11th Street and Congress Avenue

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Coats for Kids 2020

Coats for Kids, sponsored by the Junior League of Austin and in collaboration with Austin ISD is so excited to provide warm winter coats to students across the district!

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS: COVID-19 Pandemic is Having Little to No Effect on Intimate Relationships

When the COVID-19 pandemic brought many couples into the close quarters of quarantine and lockdown, many researchers wondered whether the effect would be more arguments, more divorces or perhaps closer relationships.

CITY OF AUSTIN: Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Meeting

The Reimagining Public Safety Task Force brings together City staff and community members to co-create a framework for public safety in Austin to be reimagined.

CITY OF AUSTIN: Tips To Keep You, Your Family, and Our Community Secure Online + Cyber Smart

As National Cybersecurity Awareness month comes to an end, here are a few more tips to keep you, your family, and our community secure online + cyber smart:

CITY OF AUSTIN: Park Fire Restrictions Effective October 21

Due to current drought conditions, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is temporarily prohibiting the building of fires and grilling in all City of Austin parks, greenbelts and preserves—pursuant to Ordinance No. 20111102-025—effective immediately and until further notice.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS: Support for Low-Income Students Increases Amid Economic Challenges of the Pandemic

Thanks to new financial aid programs that cover tuition and provide additional support for low-income students, The University of Texas at Austin enrolled one of its largest-ever classes of Pell Grant students this year while increasing the overall percentage of Pell Grant students enrolled as undergraduates.

AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY: Spooky Story Tween Circle

Do you love scary stories? Check out and read any of the "Scary Stories" titles by Alvin Schwartz

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Approves Public Participation Policy Update

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a policy update to begin accepting general public comment Board information sessions starting in November 2020.

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Flu Shots To Be Distributed at Boo the Flu Event

This spooky season just got a little less spooky as Austin ISD, in partnership with Sendero Health Plans, will hold Boo the Flu this Saturday, Oct. 31 from noon to 3 p.m. at Travis Early College High School and the Graduation Preparatory Academy at Travis, 1211 E. Oltorf St. Austin, TX 78704.

THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY: LASA National Rankings

LASA is ranked #14 on the Niche Best Public High Schools in America

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Not To Release Critical Incident Community Briefing Video

The Austin Police Department works in collaboration with the Office of Police Oversight to provide a clear and unbiased account of critical incidents to the community with the goal of transparency and accountability through the release of community briefing videos.

AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: PowerUp Tech Talk: Understanding the Austin CPG Scene

From western boots to popcorn, consumer packaged goods (CPGs) have become one of the strongest segments of the Austin startup scene.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS: Employers Should Reward Workers for Accomplishments, Not Hours Worked

Paying employees based on hours worked is a time-honored tradition in many professions, such as law.

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Sustainability Office Launches Newsletter Focused on Energy Conservation

Did you know that utilities are the second-highest cost for the district behind salaries and that 39% of all energy is used in buildings nationwide?

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Receives Superior Financial Integrity Rating from TEA

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS: Half of Texans Consider COVID-19 a Crisis; Willingness to Get Vaccine Declines

The share of Texans who think that the coronavirus is a “significant crisis” continues to decrease, according to data from the latest in a series of polls measuring Texas attitudes toward the COVID-19 pandemic and Texans’ reported behavior in response to it.

CITY OF AUSTIN: APD Seeking Assistance with Aggravated Assault Investigation