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City of Austin Launches Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Evacuation Education Program

By Austin News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Central Texas carries the greatest risk for wildfires outside of California, and the City of Austin wants to ensure community members have a plan for keeping their families and property safe. The Austin Fire Department’s Wildfire Division and the Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are launching the newly updated Ready, Set, Go! Program. This partnership with Warn Central Texas, the region’s emergency notification system, educates those living in the area about preparing for wildfire evacuations.

$250,000 Available for Creative Public Projects

By Austin News Report | Jul 13, 2023

The City of Austin Economic Development Department announces the launch of the Nexus Grant to support local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses. The program will offer $5,000 grants to new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects. Grant funds may be used to cover expenses such as administrative costs, equipment and space rentals, marketing, and other eligible expenditures. Applications for the Nexus Grant will be open Tuesday, July 11 at 10 a.m. through Tuesday, August 15 at 5 p.m.

Over 1000 Lifeguards Hired in the 2023 Swim Season!

By Austin News Report | Jul 13, 2023

In the 2023 swim season, the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department hired over 1000 lifeguards, opened all 32 operational pools, and expanded hours at Deep Eddy Pool.

Williamson County home prices rose in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Williamson County rose by $11,631 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 29.9%.

Travis County weekly recap of home sales during week ending July 8

By Austin News | Jul 10, 2023

There were 29 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending July 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

Effective property tax rate in Williamson County outpaced the national average in Q2 2023

By Austin News | Jul 10, 2023

Property owners in Williamson County paid 2.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Austin News.

Williamson County schools enrollment of gifted and talented students is 13,916 students in the 2021-2022 school year

By Austin News | Jul 10, 2023

Williamson County enrolled the 11th highest number of gifted and talented students among Texas counties in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Traffic Fatality in the 6600 block of FM 969 Road

By Austin News Report | Jul 10, 2023

On Monday, June 26, 2023, at approximately 1:23 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a pickup truck and a pedestrian Victor Hunter, in the 6600 block of FM 969 Road. Hunter, who was in a motorized wheelchair, was taken to a local hospital and later died. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and was not impaired.

Traffic Fatality in the 7100 block of West SH 71

By Austin News Report | Jul 10, 2023

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, at approximately 10:26 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a sedan and an unknown pedestrian in the 7100 block of West SH 71. The unidentified pedestrian died on the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene, cooperated with the investigation, and was not impaired.

Travis County experienced increase in median home valuations

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2023 in Travis County rose by $27,518, while total sales increased by 0.3%.

Analysis: Travis County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2 2023

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2023

Property owners in Travis County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Austin News.

Travis County median home valuation prices rose by 6.3% in first half of 2023

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2023 in Travis County rose by $22,603, while total sales increased by 4.5%.

Weekly recap of Williamson County home sales during week ending July 8

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2023

There were 31 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending July 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport And Copa Airlines Celebrate Inaugural Nonstop Flight From Austin To Panama City, Panama

By Austin News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. {NYSE: CPA}, and a member of the global Star Alliance airline network, marked a milestone today as it launched nonstop service from AUS to Panama City, Panama. For the first time in history, the new route will connect the state of Texas to Copa Airlines’ extensive network of 32 countries through the Hub of the Americas® located in Panama City.

Homicide Investigation in the 8800 block of Redfield Lane

By Austin News Report | Jul 9, 2023

On Friday, June 30, 2023, at approximately 11:18 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting in the 8800 block of Redfield Lane. Officers at the scene discovered a man, Larry Jennings, lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. Jennings died at the scene.

Homicide Investigation in the 2800 block of Loyola Lane

By Austin News Report | Jul 9, 2023

On Sunday, July 2, 2023, at approximately 6:46 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Loyola Lane. Officers at the scene found a man, Peyton Edmonds, on the ground with gunshot wounds. Paramedics took Edmonds to a hospital, where he later died.