New Traffic Signal At Slaughter, Alice Mae Lanes Among South Austin Safety Improvements

Part of the 2016 Mobility Bond, the signal is just a small cog of enhancements designed to curb traffic fatalities in the area.

Southbound I-35 Exit Ramp To Airport Boulevard Closing Tonight

Closure at 9 p.m. needed for crews to safely construct new entrance/exit ramp, and drivers should use the 51st Street exit instead.

Participants Sought For Texas Department Of Transportation Study

Insights will help TxDOT and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization prioritize local transportation projects. reach other goals.

Group Plans To Give Away 1,000 Shade Trees In South Austin

TreeFollks plans to give away 4,500 shade trees at various events in the fall, beginning in South Austin.

South Austin Residents Roar In Protest Over Developing Wildlife Gallery In Their Midst

Homeowners in historically quiet Bouldin Creek neighborhood are up in arms about a gigantic taxidermy showcase being built near them.

Downward Trend For Post-Harvey Gas Prices Continues In Austin

In the past week, Austin gas prices have fallen 3.1 cents per gallon for an average of $2.48 per gallon on Monday, GasBuddy.com says.

Nearly 800 Texas Schools Test Positive For Lead In Water, Newly Revised Analysis Shows

Environment Texas updated earlier study to include hundreds of additional tests from Austin, Houston, Humble, Garland and other cities.

Interstate 35 Main Lanes In South Austin To Close This Weekend

Lane closures are centered at I-35 at Oltorf Street, where northbound and southbound lanes will close to accommodate bridge demolition.

Texas Department Officials Unveil South-To-North Turnaround Bridge

Part of the Interstate 35 at Slaughter Creek overpass project aims to to improve mobility, safety and connectivity along Interstate 35.

100 Veterans Flown To Washington, D.C. In Largest Austin Honor Flight To Date

Through generous donations, the military vets were flow to nation's capital to visit and experience memorials built in their honor.

Operation Blue Santa In Urgent Need For Toy Drive Volunteers, Austin Mayor Says

Austinites' generosity giving toys — even after altruism for Hurricane Harvey — has been overwhelming, and city could use a few good elves.

We Are Blood In Urgent Need For Certain Blood Types For Central Texas Hospitals

Critical shortage of O positive and O negative blood types prompts officials to send out an urgent plea for donations.

Petition Calls For Renaming Robert E. Lee Road In South Austin

Backlash against Confederacy symbols has been re-sparked following the attack in Charlottesville, Va. that left a woman dead, 19 injured.

Winning Powerball Numbers For Aug. 12, 2017: $360 Million Jackpot (Updated)

Nobody matched winning numbers of 20-24-26-35-49 with Powerball of 19 Saturday, which means jackpot now grows to $430M or $273M cash option.

Austin-Area Blood Donors Get Free Ice Cream Through August

'Pint For Pint' promotion now under way gives a pint of Blue Bell ice cream to donors along with chance to win blue YETI Tundra 65 cooler.

Merck Plans Austin Hub, Coral Fish Go Haywire, Mayor Tackles Homelessness, SXSW Travel Gains: Patch PM

Mondays are typically slow news days, but clearly the Austin area didn't get the memo. Read about planned $20M IT hub and more.

We Are Blood, Austin Alamo Drafthouse Theaters Giving Free Movie Tickets To Donors

Those dropping in at donation sites or giving at the Bloodstream unit will be given a movie ticket as a reward for their altruism.

RideAustin Offering Low-Income Residents Free Rides To Doctor's Appointments

The ride-sharing nonprofit is teaming up with Community Care Collaborative and Dell Medical Center to launch the pilot program in August.

Upcoming Austin Beard Competition Promises To Be Hair-Raising Event

Hirsute men from throughout the country will descend at the Long Center to vie for title of best beard.

Austin PD’s Untested Rape Kits Possibly Contaminated|Patch PM

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Personal Patient Data From Medical Center In Austin Inadvertently Leaked Online

Information related to some 2,000 patients at Victory Medical Center potentially compromised after breach.

Yeti Vs. MoPac: Not Movie Thriller, But Austin Firm Dissing Pace Of Road Construction

Makers of the high-end coolers erect huge sign atop their South Congress Avenue flagship decrying slow pace of road work.

Phoenix House Unveils Major Renovations To Drug Treatment Facility Catering To Teens

Recording music studio, enlarged kitchen and fitness center added to make campus more comfortable for kids battling substance abuse.

Specially Made Beer 'Parks & Rec' Honoring Zilker Park Centennial Debuts In Austin

Created by the Zilker Brewing Co., limited-edition brew can be sampled during unveiling event Thursday at the Yeti Barr off South Congress.

​Various Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled Along FM 973

North and southbound lanes along artery to close from the Colorado River to the Travis County Correctional Complex through Wednesday.

Texas Transportation Officials To Celebrate 5,000-Plus Saved Lives With PSA Campaign

“Click It or Ticket” campaign has resulted in 5,068 fewer traffic fatalities since its inception, Texas Department of Transportation say.

Traffic Wreck Backs Up Northbound Traffic At Interstate 35 Before Slaughter Lane

Traffic is backed up all the way to Cabelas Drive, resulting in traffic delays of up to 14 minutes in travel time.

Upcoming 'Coffee With A Cop' Gathering Will Feature Free Gun Safety Locks

Thursday's morning gathering is in partnership with Project ChildSafe, a national organization promoting gun safety in the home.

U-Haul Officials Offer Free Storage To Central-South Texas Residents Affected By Severe Storms

Participating sites in Austin, Pflugverville, Round Rock and San Antonio offering 20 units free for 30 days for those needing space.

South Austin Residents Complain Of Growing Homeless Camp At Greenbelt

What began as a one-tent site has grown to include a mattress, couch and a Moped, and residents complain of seeing used syringes on ground.

Texas Department Of Transportation Plan Open House On I35 Improvements

Planned enhancements to the artery run the length of ten miles, between Riverside Drive and SH 45 SE at a cost of up to $350 million.

Community Activists Demand Preservation Of Structure Once Housing 'Montopolis Negro School'

Fearful of demolition, preservation-minded residents highlight the historical significance of structure that housed segregated school.

Motorists In South Austin Experience Enhanced Mobility Due To Road Improvements

Several new road features in rapidly growing portion of South Austin arrived Friday just in time for the holiday travel period.

Texas Transportation Officials Schedule Open House Centered On South I-10 Project

would add an express lane in each direction of I-35 and address all remaining safety and mobility improvements of Mobility 35 program.

South Austin First Choice ER Facility To Serve As 'Toys For Tots' Drop-Off Center

The facility at 9312 Brodie Lane will be one of 12 sites to serve as drop-off points to deliver toys for needy kids during holidays.

Six Homes Evacuated In Southeast Austin After Gas Leak Detected

Texas Gas Service crews were expected to be working through the night in trying to seal the leak, officials said.

YWCA Greater Austin Monthly Talk Tackles Middle Ground Between Support Of Police, Accountability

The Oct. 28 dialogue is illustrative of the YWCA's willingness to tackle delicate issues affecting contemporary society.

CapMetro Officials Say Ridership Down for MetroRapid Service In South Austin

The premium service has daily ridership of 13,000 two years after its launch with projections of 20,000 customers per day.

Three 18-Wheeler-Crash On Interstate 35 in South Austin Creates Traffic Backup Along I-35

Fire crews are on site cleaning up an oil spill resulting from the semi-trailers wreck, according to reports.

Small Business Program Scheduled At Entrepreneur Center Of Austin

The focus of the program is on the importance of insurance for businesses, especially small enterprises.