Central Austin

Meet the four finalist teams for the Waller Creek design competition May 15

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:55:00 GMT

The Waller Creek Conservancy invites Austinites to meet the four design teams chosen as finalists in the national design competition being held to decide who will win the right to shape the future of downtown Austin.

Council members offer alternative energy rate plan

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Three Austin City Council members unveiled an alternative energy rate plan May 14 that cuts the residential rates in Austin Energy's proposal by about half.

North Austin Trailer Yard to celebrate grand opening May 12

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:33:00 GMT

North Austin Trailer Yard will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, May 12, with live music, artists and vendors, and food and beverages from its six food trailers, as well as a special guest trailer.

City of Austin reimagines Airport Blvd. corridor, invites community to open house

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:49:04 GMT

The City of Austin has embarked on a program that is taking input from area residents, business owners and other stakeholders to imagine a new, ambitious vision for the redevelopment of the corridor up to 30 years from now.

UT regents join push for medical school

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The University of Texas Board of Regents voted May 3 to commit up to $30 million annually toward a new medical school in Austin—contingent on a match of $35 million per year from other sources or partners.

Commission sets hearing for input on new Central Texas area code

Wed, 02 May 2012 22:17:00 GMT

The Public Utilities Commission of Texas is asking for the public's input on a planned 737 area code overlay for the 512 area code.

City audit findings primarily support Austin Energy's revenue requirements

Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The City of Austin released May 1 the audit report for Austin Energy, which is overall supportive of the utility's reported revenue requirements in conjunction with its rate increase plan.

Now Open: Hard Candy

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:35:24 GMT

Mieka Everston opened Hard Candy, a boutique selling lingerie and shoes, April 23. Located at 1739 West Anderson Lane, the shop specializes in heels and tasteful lingerie. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 452-2323, www.hardcandyaustin.com, Twitter: @hardcandyaustin.

Early voting begins for May 12 election

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:55:00 GMT

Registered voters who want to take advantage of early voting to cast a ballot in local elections may do so at any of the Travis County polling locations, rather than just at their designated polling place as they would be required to on Election Day.

2012 Austin City Council Election

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:15:00 GMT

Candidate responses to a Real Estate Council of Austin questionnaire were used in the compilation of these results.

Grocery chain first to test city’s parking-spot-to-patio pilot project

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:45:00 GMT

The City of Austin has initiated a new pilot parking program that will allow one downtown Austin business to convert parking spaces into storefront patio space.

As South Lamar grows, locals express concern

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Roadway infrastructure needs review, residents say

New downtown hotel brings hopes of luring more and larger conventions to Austin

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

One of the larger projects in downtown Austin—the JW Marriott Austin hotel planned for the block of Second and Third streets and Brazos Street and Congress Avenue—was announced to have 19,000 rooms booked three years ahead of the hotel's completion.

Now Open: Greek and Unique

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Lisa Lewis opened Greek and Unique, a store featuring gifts and clothing with a sorority and fraternity theme, on April 27. The shop is located at 4107 Marathon Blvd., and sells pajama sets, jewelry, handmade belts, hand painted wine glasses and other items with sorority and fraternity logos—many of which are made by local artisans. Open Tue.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. 206-0001, www.greekandunique.net

Federal agency green-lights rapid-transit bus routes

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:15:00 GMT

With federal funds in place, Capital Metro is set to complete design work on the $47.6 million two-route rapid-bus system that will run along North Lamar Boulevard to South Congress Avenue and Burnet Road to South Lamar Boulevard.