Austin Current
Austin ISD saw a spike in student safety alerts. The reason may surprise you.
Researchers say Texas’ cell phone ban may have shifted student behavior onto monitored school devices.
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7mAs bus drivers threaten to strike, CapMetro board member urges more pressure on management
Austin bus drivers threaten a strike as contract negotiations stall, with scrutiny mounting over CapMetro’s role in setting the financial boundaries for private contractor Keolis.
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5mWhy more than 100 jet fuel tankers could disappear from Austin roads
A privately funded fuel pipeline is expected to carry 600,000 gallons of jet fuel 20 miles from Bastrop to Austin each day.
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8mDog’s Head clears major hurdle as divided Austin council approves financing
Austin City Council approved a key financing agreement for Dog’s Head after hours of contentious public debate.
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5mAustin wants more high-tech jobs to fuel growth. It also wants them to use less water.
The Austin City Council is exploring conservation requirements for high-water-use industries as the city pursues growth.
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4mParedes Middle School closure. Here’s what you need to know
Why Austin ISD wants to close Paredes Middle School, what happens next and what it means for students and staff.