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People in Austin ditch Southwest Airlines, hit the road – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN)– “I was just kind of scrambling,” said Jim Briggs, visiting his family in Concord, Calif. Briggs said he got a text from Southwest Airlines Monday night that his flight back to Austin on Wednesday was canceled. The company canceled nearly 8,000 flights...
Hays County Sheriff’s Office still hasn’t released body cam footage from inmate shooting – Austin News Place
HAYS COUNTY (KXAN)— Joshua Wright’s family saw his body on Monday, weeks after he was shot and killed by a Hays County Sheriff’s Corrections Officer. According to officials, he tried to escape from their custody in the Ascension Seton Hospital in Kyle on Dec. 12. Hays...
Why is there no rent control policy in Texas? – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In recent years, rent prices in Austin have soared to such an extent that many have called it an affordability crisis. Among the most populous cities in the U.S., Austin saw the largest increase in rent prices from Nov. 2021 to Nov. 2022, according...
Man accused of north Austin food truck theft arrested over the weekend – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man accused of stealing a north Austin food truck earlier this month was arrested Friday, according to an Austin Police Department news release. The man was identified as Justin Curtis Williams, 43. He was charged with theft of property and criminal...
Supreme Court keeps immigration limits in place indefinitely – KXAN Austin – Austin News Place
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on immigration in place indefinitely, dashing hopes of immigration advocates who had been anticipating their end this week. In a ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court extended a temporary stay that Chief...
City of Austin gives recap, hundreds sheltered during cold snap – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After frigid temperatures came through Central Texas late last week and over the weekend, the City of Austin said it, along with partner agencies, were able to help shelter hundreds of people in overnight shelters, according to a city news release. The...
Southwest flight attendants call out executives for cancellations – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As thousands of Southwest Airlines passengers and employees are left stranded over the holidays, the airline’s union of flight attendants said they saw this coming. “It’s the saddest day in Southwest Airlines history,” President of the airline’s...
Shay Roalson named as Austin Water director; 1st woman to serve in the role – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk announced the city’s new water director. Shay Ralls Roalson was appointed to the position and is the first woman to serve in the role. The appointment is effective Jan. 1. This comes after former director Greg Meszaros...
Looking Back on Two Decades of Mayoral Highs and Lows – Austin News Place
The post Looking Back on Two Decades of Mayoral Highs and Lows appeared first on Austin Monthly Magazine. [Original Source]
Overturned 18-wheeler closes eastbound lanes of Parmer Lane near Samsung Boulevard – Austin News Place
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An overturned truck is causing traffic delays on East Parmer Lane. The Austin Police Department and Austin Fire Department responded to a crash where an 18-wheeler overturned on East Parmer Lane at Samsung Boulevard. APD tweeted at 11:25 a.m. that all...
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