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Unlike nearby Travis County, Williamson County does not have any government run overnight shelters for the area’s homeless population — including when it gets cold outside. Residents frustrated by the situation came together to create their own solution this winter.
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Austinites raise $30,000 for Samuel Grey Horse, city’s horseback Santa, after fire destroys his homeGrey Horse said the outpouring of support has been "unbelievable." He said he's putting the money toward equipment for his horses, necessities like clothes and a trailer to live in long term.
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A new report from the outgoing U.S. surgeon general warns about the cancer risk associated with drinking alcohol — and it comes at a time when a so-called “sober curious” movement is already brewing culturally. Austin is no exception.
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According to an analysis by KUT, these companies own and manage at least 52,715 rental homes in the Austin metro. That accounts for roughly 13% of all multifamily homes.
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The other four cities in the top five are all in Southern California, an area that is experiencing devastating levels of fire destruction this month. But there are key differences between that region and Austin, and ways you can minimize your property's risk.
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The Travis County judge found prosecutors failed to get an indictment against Rich Heyman within the amount of time required by state law.
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While Texas missed the Jan. 1 deadline to confirm whether it will participate in the federal food assistance program, federal officials say there’s still time to get on board. Summer EBT could bring nearly $18 million in aid to families in the Austin area if the state launches the program.
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Ad Astra School has opened around the corner from Elon Musk’s corporate compound in rural Central Texas. Nonprofit filings show secondary schools and a university are also planned.
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After years of waiting, a clearer picture of the largest transit project in Austin history is taking shape in a 16,000-page government document.
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Goodbye QR codes. Riders will be able to use credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay to board transit.