Susan Ashworth, a dedicated advocate for native plants and flowers, is making significant strides towards a Net-Zero Austin by promoting sustainable practices and creating a greener community. Susan's passion for native Texas landscaping and her efforts in encouraging the use of native plants have earned her the title of Net-Zero Hero.Reflecting on her inspiration to take action, Susan shared, "Growing up on the South Plains, I realized how precious water is and I have always been mindful of my use. This also added to my conviction that a native Texas landscape was the...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.
Of the 591,759 citizens living in Williamson County in 2021, 74.6% were old enough to vote, equating to 441,537 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
The University of Texas at Austin and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department have joined forces to provide Austin residents with the opportunity to witness the upcoming Great North American Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Thanks to this collaboration, residents in all 10 City Council districts will have access to up-close solar viewings in select parks between noon and 3 p.m.According to Jessica Gilzow, Culture and Arts Program Manager for the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, "This total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for Austinites to experience...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.
There were 34 companies in cities associated with Williamson County that received 34 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The City of Austin's Small and Minority Business Resources Department has announced the adoption of quarterly aspirational goals for its Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Procurement Program. According to a recent update on March 29, 2024, the department revealed that the aspirational goals for the first quarter of FY 2024 have been set at 7.28% for MBE firms and 2.13% for WBE firms.In line with this initiative, the department emphasized its commitment to collaboration with the City of Austin's Financial Services Department (FSD) to enhance the...
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.
There were 37 companies in cities associated with Travis County that received 37 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
City staff in Austin have proposed code amendments aimed at increasing housing options and supporting the Project Connect light rail investments. Planning Department Director Lauren Middleton-Pratt stated, "These changes will create more opportunities to make housing more attainable for Austin residents along our transit lines and throughout the city."Annick Beaudet, director of the City’s Project Connect Office, emphasized the importance of the proposed amendments in addressing housing and mobility challenges. Beaudet highlighted that the changes will support the goal of...
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — a House impeachment manager in the trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — joined the other impeachment managers and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, calling on the Senate to expeditiously schedule an impeachment trial. In the letter, the members also announced the House would transmit the two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas to the Senate on April 10th, 2024.In the letter, Rep. McCaul, Speaker...