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Thousands have no power on the hottest day of the year in Austin


Thousands have no power on the hottest day of the year in Austin

Power outages in Austin On that record-breaking 108-degree day, thousands of Austin Energy customers were without power. AUSTIN, Texas – Thousands of Austin residents were without power Wednesday evening. On August 21, Austin Energy experienced a power outage beginning at approximately 5 p.m., affecting approximately 8,000 customers in East Austin. A spokesperson for Austin Energy […]

Austin ISD prepares for triple-digit temperatures on first day of school


Austin ISD prepares for triple-digit temperatures on first day of school

AISD prepares for heat on first day back Austin ISD is preparing for a very hot first day of school. AUSTIN, Texas – Tuesday, perhaps the hottest day of the year, also happens to be the first day of school for Austin ISD, so families are concerned about their children’s safety in triple-digit temperatures. On […]

Trial of Robert Chody: Jury selection in Travis County evidence tampering case finalized


Trial of Robert Chody: Jury selection in Travis County evidence tampering case finalized

AUSTIN, Texas – Jury selection in the Travis County trial of former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody is scheduled for Monday morning. Chody is accused of third-degree tampering with evidence in the case of Javier Ambler, who died in custody in 2019. Ambler’s arrest and death were captured during a taping of the A&E reality […]

Travis County Judge Opens Annual Child Care Conference, Seeks Quality Care Solutions


Travis County Judge Opens Annual Child Care Conference, Seeks Quality Care Solutions

AUSTIN, Texas — Travis County Judge Andy Brown opened the third annual Family-Based Child Care Conference on Saturday, presenting solutions for child care providers from across the state seeking to provide quality child care in Central Texas and meet workforce needs across the region. The conference featured solutions for home-based child care professionals from across […]