North Austin News

AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office and Trinity Center are partnering to extend the Trinity Center’s hours so people experiencing homelessness can find reprieve during the hottest parts of the day. Located at 304 E. 7th Street within St. David’s Church, the cooling center operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until September 30, 2024. Extended hours may be available during periods of Excessive Heat Warnings.

Austin City Council approves fiscal year 2024-2025 budget

The Austin City Council has adopted a $5.9 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, emphasizing community-focused investments.

Austin advances phase two projects at Asian American Resource Center

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Capital Delivery Services are advancing the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) with three projects: adding movable wall partitions to the ballroom, constructing a new pavilion, and implementing elements of the Watershed Protection Department’s AARC/Rutherford Stormwater Improvements affecting Little Walnut Creek.

Austin Water plans prescribed burn on 170 acres for August 15

Austin Water plans to conduct a prescribed burn on approximately 170 acres of the Water Quality Protection Lands on Thursday, August 15. Smoke may be visible south of State Highway 45 and MoPac, east of FM1826, west of Brodie Lane, and northwest of FM 1626 from 10 am to sunset.

Austin police link two unsolved murders through DNA evidence

On June 21, 2024, at approximately 4:06 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call reporting a deceased person in the 2600 block of Metcalfe Road. The caller indicated they had seen what appeared to be a deceased individual at this location. Upon arrival, officers found an obviously deceased female in an abandoned house. The victim was later identified as Alyssa Ann Rivera, a Hispanic female born on December 1, 1989. She was pronounced dead shortly after being discovered.

Austin records its 55th traffic fatality of the year on South IH 35

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, at approximately 8:34 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash in the 7000 block of South IH 35 northbound. The driver and a passenger traveling in the vehicle were both pronounced deceased at the scene.

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

The only price of E85 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.

West gate expansion adds new amenities to Barbara Jordan Terminal

Over the past year, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has been undergoing significant construction as part of the Journey With AUS airport expansion program. A notable project within this initiative is the West Gate Expansion, which aims to add 84,500 square feet and new amenities to the Barbara Jordan Terminal.

Asian American Resource Center to close for maintenance from August 19-23

The Asian American Resource Center (AARC), located at 8401 Cameron Road, will be closed to the public for routine maintenance from Monday, August 19 through Friday, August 23. No programs or events will be held during this period. The center is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit AustinTexas.gov/AARC.

Pedestrian killed in traffic accident at Hillview Road and Greenlee Drive

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 8:39 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and two pedestrians at the intersection of Hillview Road and Greenlee Drive. One of the pedestrians, identified as Allison Baker, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene, was not injured or impaired, and is cooperating with the investigation.

Annual ¡Viva México! celebration returns to Austin on September 14

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) will host its 17th annual ¡Viva México! celebration outside the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center, located at 2100 East 3rd St., on Saturday, September 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event includes live mariachi music and folkloric dance performances, family-friendly art activities, and a vendor market. This is an alcohol-free event.

SUV-train collision results in fatality on Matthews Lane

On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash involving a train and an SUV in the 1700 block of Matthews Lane. The driver of the SUV, later identified as Scott A. Sticksel, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Austin’s Viva México! celebrates Mexican Independence Day with music and dance

The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) will host its 17th annual ¡Viva México! celebration outside the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center on Saturday, September 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This outdoor event includes live mariachi music and folkloric dance performances, family art activities, and a vendor market. The event is alcohol-free.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Travis County in week ending Aug. 3?

The only price of E85 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.

Dougherty Arts Center opens call for ceramic artist residency

The Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) is now accepting applications for both established and emerging artists in ceramics for the DAC Visual Artist Residency Volunteer Work Exchange Program. Applications may be submitted from Monday, August 12, 2024, through Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Austin Parks and Recreation opens fall youth soccer registration

As the new academic year begins, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration for its youth soccer leagues is now open. The leagues cater to children aged 3 to 12 and will be accepting registrations from August 12 to August 30, 2024.

Mayor educates community about ERCOT's emergency grid conditions