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North Austin News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in the North Austin News publication area submitted 14 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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Passenger numbers reach 21 million at Austin-Bergstrom in 2024
In 2024, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) achieved significant milestones, reporting a total of 21.1 million passengers, marking the second busiest year on record for the airport.
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Austin airport expands terminal to manage increased passenger traffic
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is addressing the need for expanded space by launching the Atrium Infill project.
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Police seek help identifying victim in latest Austin homicide case
On Friday, April 18, 2025, Austin Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at approximately 9:50 a.m. The call was about a possible deceased individual under a bridge in the 2900 block of Lovell Drive.
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Police seek help identifying robbery suspect after Texas incident
The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect involved in a robbery.
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Austin Police investigates road rage incident leading to homicide on Scenic Brook Drive
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers from the Austin Police Department (APD) responded to a report of a disturbance in the 6900 block of Scenic Brook Drive.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on South Pleasant Valley Road, marks Austin's 24th fatal crash
On April 15, 2025, a collision occurred in the 500 block of South Pleasant Valley Road, involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.
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Lamar Senior Center to host spring art show on May 3
The Lamar Senior Activity Center is inviting the public to the annual Art On and Off the Wall event, which is set for Saturday, May 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at 2874 Shoal Crest Ave. and features the 29th Street Spring...
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Austin police investigate suspected murder-suicide on McNeil Drive
On April 14, 2025, at approximately 8:43 a.m., law enforcement responded to a welfare check call at Onyx 183 apartments, located on 6800 McNeil Drive, Austin.
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Central Texans urged to prepare for severe weather and flooding risks
As spring arrives in Central Texas, the region faces its annual challenges with severe weather, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail, and the ongoing threat of flash flooding.
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Austin Police Department funds free training for mental health counselors
The Austin Police Department (APD) is allocating $50,000 to train local mental health counselors from non-profit and private sectors in a therapeutic method called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
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Austin records its 14th homicide in 2025 with a shooting on N. Lamar Blvd
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, a shooting occurred at an apartment complex on 12612 N. Lamar Boulevard in Austin.
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Austin greenlights new trail and contract to improve Southeast urban infrastructure
The City of Austin is set to develop a new segment of an urban trail in Southeast Austin.
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Austin opens new affordable housing for seniors with Arbor Park in Northwest Austin
The City of Austin Housing Department has announced the opening of Arbor Park, a new senior housing community aimed at active adults aged 55 and older.
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Austin HSEM to host emergency preparedness event at local library
Austin's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is organizing its next Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up event on April 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Hampton Branch Library at Oak Hill.
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North Austin News publication area records 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024
In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 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 parks prepares to wrap up 2025 lifeguard recruiting campaign
The Aquatic Division of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department is nearing the conclusion of its 2025 lifeguard recruiting efforts.
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Austin-Bergstrom adds new nonstop destinations for summer travel
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is offering a wide range of nonstop destinations this summer, with new additions enhancing travel options for many passengers.
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Austin relocates convention center art installations with artist collaboration
The City of Austin's Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME), in cooperation with the Austin Convention Center, has worked with artists to move and maintain four legacy art installations that were housed in the Convention Center...
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Austin City Council approves new building codes to enhance safety, sustainability, and flexibility
In a significant development, the Austin City Council has approved the adoption of the 2024 Technical Building Codes, which will come into effect on July 10, 2025.