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Social worker integrates ecotherapy into practice to promote environmental justice
Starla Simmons, a social worker, eco-therapist, and professor at The University of Texas at Austin, is making strides in the field of environmental justice.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Manufacturing industry file 2,120 petitions in North Austin News publication area throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in the North Austin News publication area submitted 2,120 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Susanna Dickinson Museum marks 15 years with celebration
The Susanna Dickinson Museum is set to commemorate its 15th anniversary with a public event on March 2, 2025.
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Austin seeks applicants for municipal civil service commission
The Austin City Council is inviting applications from qualified individuals to join the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
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Austin police seek public help in mobile store robbery investigation
The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at a mobile store.
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Fiesta Reclamada returns to celebrate Austin's cultural diversity
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center and A3 Art Alliance Austin, will host Fiesta Reclamada on Sunday, May 4, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place at The...
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Pedestrian dies after collision on E Ben White Boulevard
On February 18, 2025, at around 8:52 a.m., a tragic incident occurred in the 1900 block of East Ben White Boulevard SVRD EB.
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Austin invites residents to discuss city budget priorities with manager T.C. Broadnax
Austin, TX—Residents of Austin are invited to participate in a series of town hall meetings titled “Your Budget, Your Priorities: Community Conversations with T.C. Broadnax.” These events are organized by the Austin City Manager to collect...
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Austin police investigate sixth traffic fatality of 2025
On February 15, 2025, a fatal traffic accident occurred in the 4100 block of N IH-35 SRVD SB.
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Austin police seek help identifying attempted sexual assault suspect
The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted sexual assault case.
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Austin activates cold weather shelters amid freezing forecasts
The City of Austin has announced the activation of Cold Weather Shelters (CWS) from Tuesday through Thursday, February 18-20, as nighttime temperatures are expected to fall into the low 30s and 20s.
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North Austin News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?
In 2024, 37 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located within the North Austin News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Austin celebrates new upgrades at Davis-White Northeast Neighborhood Park
The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the San Antonio Spurs and the Austin Parks Foundation, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 16 to celebrate improvements at Davis-White Northeast Neighborhood Park.
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Austin activates cold weather shelters as temperatures dip
The City of Austin has announced the activation of its Cold Weather Shelters on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in response to forecasts predicting overnight temperatures to fall into the 30s.
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Austin launches new office focused on culture and entertainment
The City of Austin has announced the creation of a new Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) aimed at supporting and expanding the city's creative sector.
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Austin hosts emergency preparedness event at Pleasant Hill Branch Library
Austin's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) is organizing an Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up event at the Pleasant Hill Branch Library on February 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. This initiative is part of a monthly series held in each...
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City of Austin recognized in Forbes' best employers list for 2025
The City of Austin has been named in Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for 2025.
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Austin announces Presidents Day closures for municipal facilities
City of Austin administrative offices and various municipal facilities will not operate on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day.
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Austin supports six local projects seeking low-income housing tax credits
The City of Austin Housing Department has announced that six affordable housing projects have received support from the Austin City Council to apply for 9% low-income housing tax credits from the State of Texas.
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Austin police investigate murder-suicide following apartment fire
The Austin Police Department and the Austin Fire Department responded to a fire at Pearl Lantana Apartments, located at 6401 Rialto Boulevard, on February 12, 2025.