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The city has proposed rules to make it hard to run a short-term rental without a city-issued license. Third-party data suggests thousands of owners rent out their homes without one.
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The stretch from I-35 to Congress Avenue has reopened to traffic on weekend nights, putting pedestrians on newly protected and expanded sidewalks.
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The City of Austin is adding more police patrols and security cameras in parking lots of greenbelts and public parks. But people can take extra steps to keep their cars and belongings safe.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has conducted “enforcement actions” in Austin. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis answered our questions about how APD is and isn’t involved with immigration actions.
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The water fell about 2 feet below normal Tuesday after a floodgate got stuck. This is at least the third time water levels have noticeably dropped in the last six months.
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A pause in funding could be devastating for groups that provide essential services, like rental assistance and meal delivery. On Tuesday, a federal judge temporarily halted the funding freeze.
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The neighborhood in Southeastern Travis County is a food desert. Residents have been advocating for a grocery store for years.
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Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis reiterated APD doesn't have a role in enforcing federal civil immigration laws, while advocates have started trainings to educate families on what to do if they're approached by ICE agents.
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There's plenty of time between now and when the finalists are announced on April 2 to wine and dine at these establishments.
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Austin-Travis County EMS has responded to 35 calls for cold-related injuries like hypothermia since Monday. About half were related to traffic crashes, and the other half were for exposure to the cold.
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St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in North Austin started opening its doors to people experiencing homelessness earlier this year. The church aims to have the pop-up shelter up and running anytime the temperature hits 35 degrees or lower.
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Austin saw a wintery mix overnight, and it wasn't all snow.