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News from September 2023

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Week ending Sept. 9: Travis County home sales

By Austin News | Sep 16, 2023

There were 82 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Sept. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Travis County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in August 2023 compared to August 2022

By Austin News | Sep 15, 2023

In August 2023, the median sale price of a home in Travis County rose by $11,774 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 15.1%.

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Common Cause Texas urges Senate to remove Ken Paxton

By Austin News | Sep 15, 2023

As the Texas Senate approaches the conclusion of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, Common Cause Texas has urged senators to prioritize the state's welfare by voting for his removal.

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City of Austin and Austin Firefighters Association have a New Labor Contract

By Austin News Report | Sep 13, 2023

This contract is effective immediately and does not require any approval or other action by the City Council or AFA.

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $229,000 In Career Training Grants To Central Texas Schools

By Austin News Report | Sep 13, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $229,000 to two schools in Central Texas to support career and technical education training programs. Presented by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), these grants will help the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 70 students for high-demand occupations in manufacturing and healthcare.

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Home valuation prices decreased in Williamson County in August 2023, compared to August 2022

By Austin News | Sep 12, 2023

In August 2023, the median sale price of a home in Williamson County fell by $622 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 5.9%.

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Week ending Sept. 9: Williamson County home sales

By Austin News | Sep 10, 2023

There were 39 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Sept. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Sep 9, 2023

The following parishes in the Austin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Austin Police issues clarification after encouraging ATM robbery victims to call 311 amid crime surge and staffing shortages

By Austin News | Sep 9, 2023

The Austin Police Department in Texas is facing a surge in urban crime and staffing shortages, prompting them to issue a clarification after initially encouraging robbery victims near ATMs to call the non-emergency line, 311. The department clarified that this advice was specifically for victims of "jugging," a type of theft that involves robbery and burglary. They emphasized that anyone assaulted or threatened during a robbery should still call 911 for immediate response and assistance.

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Comal County Districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2021-22 school year?

By Austin News | Sep 7, 2023

In Comal County districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Home sales in Travis County in week ending Sept. 2

By Austin News | Sep 6, 2023

There were 65 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Sept. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Travis County Districts in 2021-22 School Year: Hispanic students were the most represented ethnicity

By Austin News | Sep 6, 2023

In Travis County districts, there were more Hispanic students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Casar proposes federal legislation to connect state's grid to national networks

By Austin News Report | Sep 5, 2023

In a move to address Texas's vulnerability during extreme weather events, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) is drafting federal legislation that would require the state's electric grid, operated by ERCOT, to integrate with national grids, according to a press release. This initiative comes after recent energy conservation pleas from ERCOT amidst a scorching summer, highlighting the need for grid resilience.

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Common Cause Texas urges reform amid Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

By Austin News | Sep 5, 2023

Common Cause Texas is advocating for reforms in the state's ethics regulations as the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, Texas' attorney general, begins.

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Recent Williamson County home sales in week ending Sept. 2

By Austin News | Sep 5, 2023

There were 55 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Sept. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Labor Day Personal Watercraft Ban on Lake Austin

By Austin News Report | Sep 5, 2023

The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordinance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices (designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel), on Lake Austin. This ban will go into effect beginning at sunset on Friday, September 1st, 2023, and ending on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, at sunrise, as outlined in Ordinance 8-5-81. Non-motorized devices such as kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards can still be used along with watercraft designed for the conventional manner of sitting or standing in the vessel.

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Texas Law For­bid­ding ​“Gen­der Tran­si­tion” Hor­mone and Sur­gi­cal Inter­ven­tions for Minors Takes Effect

By Austin News Report | Sep 5, 2023

SB 14, a state law passed this year to prohibit drug and surgical “gender transition” interventions for minors, goes into effect today, September 1. In a case challenging the statute, the Supreme Court of Texas denied the plaintiffs’ motion to reinstate an injunction against enforcement of the law.

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Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Horizon City

By Austin News Report | Sep 5, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Horizon City on Thursday, September 7. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.

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Rep. Doggett’s Statement on Nursing Home Staffing Proposal

By Austin News Report | Sep 5, 2023

On September 1, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s announcement of new actions on nursing home safety:

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Home sales in Travis County during week ending Aug. 26

By Austin News | Sep 2, 2023

There were 104 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 26, according to BlockShopper.com.