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MBE/WBE Proposed Revisions

By North Austin News Report | May 16, 2023

The Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) has posted the final draft of the proposed revisions to the City of Austin’s Minority-Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Procurement Program Ordinance (City Code Chapter 2-9A-D). The posted revisions include track changes to reflect what was in the original ordinance(s) and what is being revised.

Weekly recap, week ending May 13 home sales in Travis County

By North Austin News | May 15, 2023

There were 49 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending May 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales during week ending May 13 in Williamson County

By North Austin News | May 14, 2023

There were 73 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending May 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

Austin Mobility News: May 15, 2023

By North Austin News Report | May 14, 2023

Your weekly news update from the City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department

Get latest information on low water crossings on ATXFloods Twitter

By North Austin News Report | May 14, 2023

ATXFloods website is experiencing issues due to high traffic volume.

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North Austin News area weekly mass times

By North Austin News | May 13, 2023

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

APD Detectives Release a Second Video in Connection to a Homicide Investigation

By North Austin News Report | May 13, 2023

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Homicide unit at 512-974-TIPS. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

Homeless Strategy Division Hosting Informational Meetings May 17, 18, 20

By North Austin News Report | May 13, 2023

The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Division will host informational meetings to inform the community about temporary homeless shelter capacity expansion and answer community member questions. There will be three informational meetings on May 17, 18 and 20, 2023.

Homicide Investigation in the 5700 block of Manor Road

By North Austin News Report | May 13, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at approximately 11:29 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to several calls from people who reported hearing gunshots in the area of Manor Road and Rogge Lane. Officers at the scene checked that location but could not locate any victims. A short time later, a woman called 911, stating her boyfriend had been shot. Officers responded a few blocks from where the shots were fired to Breeze Way, where they located Davante Reece with apparent gunshot wounds. Reece died at the scene.

Traffic Fatality in the 13200 block of North IH 35 Service Road NB

By North Austin News Report | May 12, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, at approximately 6:56 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 13200 block of North IH 35 Service Road NB. The driver of the SUV Lucas Aubry Barth was taken to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.

HSEM Hosts Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Event May 17

By North Austin News Report | May 12, 2023

As potential heavy rains approach the region, the City of Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) urges the community to prepare for flash flooding this weekend.

ACDBE Program Update

By North Austin News Report | May 12, 2023

Since the City of Austin’s Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is a medium hub primary airport, it must have an ACDBE program.

Chairman Carter Calls On Va Secretary To Remove Partisan Misinformation On Veterans Benefits

By North Austin News Report | May 11, 2023

Representative John Carter (TX-31), Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Appropriations, on May 9 sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough condemning the partisan misinformation spread by the VA about the Limit, Save, Grow Act. In a recent release from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the agency arbitrarily asserts that the Limit, Save, Grow Act would cut veterans' funding by 22%. This is unequivocally not true.

Meet the Winners of the 2023 Earth Month Challenge

By North Austin News Report | May 11, 2023

Meet the 2023 Sustainability Superheroes: Katrin Abel, Ann DeSanctis, and Steve Nelson! These three individuals completed all eight of the individual activities featured in the Earth Month Challenge! In honor of Earth Month, the Earth Month Challenge invited Austinites to work toward a brighter, greener Austin by engaging in sustainability-focused activities over the course of April. We spoke with the winners about their experience in the Challenge, what they learned along the way, and what advice they have for other Austinites.

Residents Urged to Prepare for Possible Flash Flooding

By North Austin News Report | May 11, 2023

The City of Austin urges residents to be prepared for possible severe flooding following heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service is forecasting periods of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding likely from Friday night through Sunday. Severe weather is possible over portions of the area on Friday night and Saturday evening as well, with large hail and damaging winds being the primary concerns.

May 11 Marks End of COVID-19 National Public Health Emergency

By North Austin News Report | May 11, 2023

The COVID-19 National Public Health Emergency Declaration is ending on May 11, 2023, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A National Public Health Emergency (NPHE) Declaration is a mechanism that allows the federal government to provide additional support and resources to states and localities in response to a public health crisis.

McCaul Announces Support for Texas CHIPS Act

By North Austin News Report | May 11, 2023

On May 3, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — author of the CHIPS for America Act — announced his support for HB 5174, the Texas CHIPS Act, which was introduced by Texas House Appropriations Chairman Greg Bonnen and is under consideration in the Texas House of Representatives.