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Cities located in Travis County saw FDA inspections of 10 companies in Q4 2023

By North Austin News | Apr 21, 2024

There were 10 companies in cities associated with Travis County that received 10 FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former North Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By North Austin News | Apr 21, 2024

These former North Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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How many white students were enrolled in Hidalgo County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By North Austin News | Apr 20, 2024

In Hidalgo County schools, 2.4% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Home sales during week ending April 13 in Williamson County

By North Austin News | Apr 20, 2024

There were 45 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Travis County in week ending April 13

By North Austin News | Apr 20, 2024

There were 64 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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North Austin News area weekly mass times

By North Austin News | Apr 20, 2024

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

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There were 15,214 white students enrolled in Hays County schools in 2021-22 school year

By North Austin News | Apr 19, 2024

There were 15,214 white students enrolled in Hays County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Travis County in week ending Apr. 13?

By North Austin News | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 5,381 white students enrolled in Erath County schools in 2021-22 school year

By North Austin News | Apr 18, 2024

In Erath County schools, 42.2% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Austin City Council approves extension of Marshalling Yard emergency shelter operations

By North Austin News | Apr 18, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin City Council has unanimously approved an eight-month extension to the contract with Endeavors, the organization operating the temporary emergency homeless shelter at the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Yard Warehouse. This extension ensures the shelter's operations will continue at least through March 2025.Austin’s Homeless Strategy Officer David Gray highlighted the positive impact of the Marshaling Yard Emergency Shelter, stating, "The Marshaling Yard Emergency Shelter provides compassionate care to 300 clients daily and the rate of...

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Hancock Golf Course Celebrates 125th Anniversary in Austin

By North Austin News | Apr 18, 2024

Hancock Golf Course, located in Austin, Texas, recently marked its 125th anniversary, celebrating a rich history that has left an indelible mark on the local community.The course, which was the first location of the Austin Country Club in 1899, has stood the test of time, maintaining its status as the oldest continuously operated course in Texas. Despite undergoing changes over the years, including the addition of new holes and a clubhouse that now serves as the Hancock Recreation Center, the course still retains its historical significance.The Hancock Recreation...

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 14.7% of Bexar County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By North Austin News | Apr 17, 2024

There were 50,088 white students enrolled in Bexar County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Spring into Green

By North Austin News | Apr 17, 2024

Austin, TX - The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department’s Grow Green program has unveiled its latest educational resources for local gardeners as spring approaches. Denise Delaney, Environmental Program Coordinator for the Watershed Protection Department, emphasized the program's commitment to sustainable gardening practices and environmental stewardship, stating, “As spring breathes new life into our gardens, the Grow Green program stands ready to support Austinites in their quest for sustainable, vibrant landscapes.”The Grow Green program, a cornerstone of the...

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Austin Airport to host community Open House at Montopolis Recreation Center

By North Austin News | Apr 17, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) will host a community Open House for neighbors and the traveling public to learn more about happenings at the airport, including ongoing and upcoming expansion and improvement projects through our Journey With AUS program."This will be our second annual community Open House. We’re carrying on a commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with airport neighbors," said Ghizlane Badawi, Chief Executive Officer for AUS.Since the last Open House in January 2023, AUS has reached significant milestones across...

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47th Annual O. Henry Museum Pun Off to Take Place in Austin

By North Austin News | Apr 17, 2024

The 47th Annual O. Henry Museum Pun Off World Championships is set to take place on May 11, 2024, at Brush Square Park in Austin, TX. The event, organized by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s O. Henry Museum in collaboration with the Brush Square Museums Foundation, is free to the public and will run from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.As one of Austin’s oldest and most unique events, the Pun-Off World Championships bring together pun enthusiasts from around the globe for a day of linguistic humor and wordplay. The competition, honoring the renowned writer O....

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending Apr. 13?

By North Austin News | Apr 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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McCaul Criticizes Senate for Dismissing Articles of Impeachment Against Mayorkas

By North Austin News | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) expressed his discontent with the Senate's decision to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. McCaul, who was a House impeachment manager in Mayorkas' trial, and chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security Committee, voiced his concerns regarding the Senate Democrats' vote."Under Secretary Mayorkas’ watch, approximately 9 million people have illegally crossed the border — including more than 300 people on the terror watch list — and...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Travis County in week ending Apr. 13

By North Austin News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 30.2% of Bell County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By North Austin News | Apr 16, 2024

In Bell County schools, 30.2% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Williamson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 13

By North Austin News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.