Northwest Austin Recent News

Randolph-Brooks credit union opens administrative center, plans for Austin expansion

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union had a ribbon cutting Aug. 1 for its new administrative services center on Burnet Road and discussed its plans for further expansion in Austin.

Update: 360 condos developers purchase downtown post office location

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Postal Service has revealed the buyer of its downtown Austin post office property located at 510 Guadalupe St.

Austin ISD trustees put IDEA in-district charter on hold

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

After months of discussion and deliberation, The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees is still split on the decision to establish an IDEA Public Schools in-district charter school.

Some parents, students oppose proposed RRISD boundary changes

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Round Rock Independent School District parents and high school students expressed opposition to proposed boundary changes at the last of four public hearings Dec. 8.

City announces Jan. 1 law targeting fitness classes' park use

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:27:42 GMT

Beginning Jan. 1, fitness businesses must obtain permits to hold classes in public parks under a new City of Austin policy.

Downtown Austin post office building sold; branch to close its doors

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

In an attempt to cut costs and consolidate, the U.S. Postal Service has sold the building housing its downtown Austin post office located at 510 Guadalupe St.

Formula 1 November 2012 race date confirmed

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Formula 1 will meet its 2012 race date after negotiations between Circuit of the Americas promoters and Formula 1 Management ended successfully with a formal announcement Dec. 7.

Travis County allows outdoor burning for third week

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Citing recent rains, the Travis County Commissioners Court allowed outdoor burning for a third consecutive week.

Renovation completed on affordable housing complex on North Lamar

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The Malibu Apartments in North Austin received a $35 million makeover and new name, The Palms on Lamar, in a effort to revitalize the apartment community.

Passion, creativity key to growing Austin's nonprofits, panel says

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Although Austin may be a hub of nonprofit activity given its philanthropic environment and home to state government, stakeholders say innovation and creativity are integral to fostering nonprofit growth as the city continues to expand and emerge from

Williamson County burn ban lifted until Dec. 13

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Williamson County commissioners lifted the county burn ban for one week during a regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 6.

Startup Texas to connect local entrepreneurs with funding, resources

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The Austin Chamber of Commerce and area entrepreneurs launched the Web-based initiative, which aims to connect local entrepreneurs with venture capital, much like an online dating site.

AISD superintendent assures no layoffs, sets sights on staff salary increase

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen gave her “State of the District” address Nov. 30 in which she announced she would request that the AISD Board of Trustees remove the district’s state of financial emergency.

Round Rock ISD to create grading policy committee

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

In an effort to promote transparency and community input following the outcry against and subsequent reversal of standards-based grading, Round Rock Superintendent Jesüs Chavez has announced the formation of a District Grading Policy Committee.