North Austin News

The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (the "Issuer") will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on June 1, 2023, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701.

Traffic Fatality in the 500 block of E Slaughter Lane

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 7:12 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in the 500 block of E. Slaughter Lane. Benjamin Garcia, the motorcyclist, was taken to a local hospital, where he died a short time later. The driver of the vehicle was not injured and is cooperating with the investigation.

Homicide Investigation in the 7700 block of Springfield Drive

On Monday, May 15, 2023, at approximately 2:49 a.m., the Austin Police Department (APD) received a call regarding a shooting in the 7700 block of Springfield Drive. The caller reported a man was shot inside a vehicle. Officers at the scene found the driver of the vehicle, Brian Serrano, with apparent gunshot wounds. Serrano died on the scene. A woman who was a passenger in the vehicle had minor injuries from debris during the shooting.

Rep. McCaul: Those Responsible For Miscarriage of Justice at FBI and DOJ "Must Be Held Accountable"

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on May 15 released the following statement on Special Counsel John Durham’s report denouncing the FBI and DOJ's flawed investigation into former President Trump's alleged collusion with Russia. The report found the FBI had no basis upon which to launch the investigation and "failed to uphold their mission of strict fidelity to the law."

New Campaign Highlights Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Teens

Across the country, there has been a rise in depression, trauma and suicidality among youth, resulting in a declaration of a national state of emergency in children’s mental health. Austin and Travis County mirror these trends and are making children’s mental health a public health priority. Austin Public Health (APH) and Integral Care are launching a public awareness campaign called “Ask, Listen, Talk, Repeat” to help parents and caregivers start critical conversations with our children and youth, a generation that is sometimes forgotten when discussing mental health.

Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center Mural Unveiling Ceremony

Join the Austin Parks and Recreation Department for the Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center Mural Unveiling Ceremony on Saturday, May 27 at 9 a.m. at 1201 E. Rundberg Ln. This is an outdoor park event, so please dress comfortably. Created by artist Lindsey Millikan through Art in Public Places (AIPP), a program of the City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Development Department, the large-scale mural prominently features a portrait of former Austin Mayor Gus Garcia as well as members of the community at play.

All Together Here: Discovery and Remembrance Monument Dedication and Memorial Event

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Oakwood Cemetery Chapel presents All Together Here Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21 at Oakwood Cemetery located at 1601 Navasota St. The event is a public memorial and monument dedication that honors the 36 people recently reinterred in Oakwood Cemetery.

Carter's Secure The Border Act Passes House

Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after his co-authored bill, H.R. 2 the Secure the Border Act, passed the House.

Carter's Protection Of Children Act Included In Historic Border Security Legislation House To Vote Tomorrow

Representative John Carter’s (TX-31) Protection of Children Act will be voted on tomorrow as part of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. The Protection of Children Act, title V of the Secure the Border Act, ensures that vulnerable children are protected from human trafficking and exploitation by expediently returning unaccompanied alien children to family members in their home country if family cannot be located in the United States.

Rep. McCaul Combats Fentanyl Crisis With FEND Off Fentanyl Act

On May 15, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) introduced the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, along with Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ohio), who serves as an original cosponsor. The FEND Off Fentanyl Act is a sanctions and anti-money laundering bill aimed at combating the country’s fentanyl crisis by targeting the illicit fentanyl supply chain, from the chemical suppliers in China to the cartels that traffic the drugs in from Mexico.

McCaul Votes to Secure the Border

The Secure the Border Act includes his provisions to assess reimbursing border states and compel the admin to bring back Remain in Mexico.

Council Approves Two Elevated Water Reservoirs to Serve South Austin

Today, Austin City Council authorized two engineering services contracts for the Southwest Parkway Transmission Main & Elevated Reservoir project and the South I-35 Elevated Reservoir project. These new water storage projects, which are part of Austin Water’s Strategic Long-Range Water System Plan, have been advanced in line with recommendations made by the University of Texas Center for Water and the Environment to develop additional pathways for water distribution to reach South, Southwest and Southeast Austin customers. Southwest Austin was hardest hit during Winter Storm Uri because of the distance from centralized sources of water supply. The new reservoirs will enable greater storage capacity in Austin Water’s service area during extreme weather events.

Net Zero Heroes: Sagar Kumashi & Saket Sripada

We’re helping to make Austin Net-Zero by biking our way through life.

Over $1.8 Million Awarded Towards Workforce Development