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Home sales in Travis County in week ending Aug. 3

By North Austin News | Aug 11, 2024

There were 71 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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North Austin News area weekly mass times

By North Austin News | Aug 10, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Travis County in week ending Aug. 3

By North Austin News | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending Aug. 3?

By North Austin News | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Travis County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

By North Austin News | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Austin Municipal Court announces changes in operating hours and service center location

By North Austin News | Aug 9, 2024

The Austin Municipal Court has announced changes to its operating hours and the location of its North Customer Service Center. These adjustments aim to optimize resource use while maintaining the court's dedication to providing fair and prompt service.

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Decker Dam at Lake Walter E. Long set for upgrades starting spring 2025

By North Austin News | Aug 9, 2024

Decker Dam at Lake Walter E. Long is set for significant upgrades after nearly 60 years of service.

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Austin Municipal Court announces operational changes

By North Austin News | Aug 9, 2024

El Tribunal Municipal de Austin ha anunciado cambios significativos en sus operaciones. Mary Jane Grubb, actuaria del tribunal, declaró: "Hemos actualizado nuestras horas de operación y la ubicación del Centro norte de servicios al cliente para asegurarnos de que el tribunal haga uso eficiente de los recursos, y a la vez respete nuestro compromiso a ofrecer servicio imparcial y sin demora a las personas que interactúan con nuestro departamento."

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Austin police investigate homicide after discovery of decomposed body

By North Austin News | Aug 9, 2024

On Monday, April 9, 2024, at approximately 10:55 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call for service at 5701 S MoPac Expressway. The caller stated that her boyfriend, Cristian Rangel, had been missing since April 8, 2024. On April 13, 2024, Mr. Rangel’s family went to the Walmart at 5017 W US Highway 290 and found a surveillance video that showed him on April 8 in a light-colored SUV.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Travis County in week ending Aug. 3

By North Austin News | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Montopolis center launches podcast covering programs and services

By North Austin News | Aug 8, 2024

Montopolis Recreation and Community Center now offers a podcast that covers programs, classes, events, news, and special features. In the first episode, Program Specialist Santanu Rahman interviews Arts and Crafts Instructor Magen Kramsky about her classes. The discussion includes Magen's background, class structure, and ways to get involved.

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Austin's equity-based preservation plan wins national recognition

By North Austin News | Aug 8, 2024

The City of Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission has received national recognition for its work on the city’s first preservation plan in more than 40 years. The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) awarded the all-volunteer body with a Commission Excellence Award in Best Practices: Public Outreach/Advocacy for its initiation and stewardship of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. The plan will be reviewed for adoption by City Council this fall.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Travis County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 3

By North Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Williamson County in week ending Aug. 3?

By North Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending Aug. 3?

By North Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Austin police seek public help in identifying suspect in mail theft case

By North Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

The Austin Police Department (APD) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a mail theft incident at the Villas on Guadalupe apartment complex, located at 2810 Hemphill Park. The most recent offense occurred on Saturday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m.

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Austin Fire Department announces graduation ceremony for Cadet Class 137

By North Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

The Austin Fire Department (AFD) has announced the graduation of AFD Cadet Class 137. The ceremony, which is expected to last approximately one hour, will take place on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Great Hills Baptist Church located at 10500 Jollyville Road in Austin, Texas. Media representatives are invited to cover the event and are requested to RSVP via FirePIO@austintexas.gov.

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Student body in Williamson County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By North Austin News | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the five universities in Williamson County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Homicide investigation on Knollpark Circle leads to arrest

By North Austin News | Aug 6, 2024

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, at approximately 10:55 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call for service at a residence in the 1200 block of Knollpark Circle. The caller stated that his daughter, later identified as Sienna Rae Contreras, was deceased. Officers arrived and spoke with the father who stated that he had last seen Sienna the night prior. The next morning, when he went to wake her up, he found her deceased in bed. Sienna was pronounced deceased at 11:38 a.m.

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Austin Parks and Recreation wins award for public affairs campaign

By North Austin News | Aug 6, 2024

The National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) recognized 100 winners across 33 categories during the 2024 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards on May 22, 2024, in New Orleans.