Austin named small business leader in the South
This year, for the third year in a row, Austin has been named the leading city for small business in the South. According to the Business Journals online, On Numbers made annual rankings of the cities that small business thrived in the most and Austin remained in the top spot where it has been since… Read More
Austinites raise money for local icon
An Austin icon, Leslie Cochran, is currently still in critical condition after being found unconscious on Feb. 16. Local residents have joined together in order to raise funds for medical costs. Cochran was transferred to hospice care last week and sources close to the man have stated that there is no “expectation of his recovery.”… Read More
Mardi Gras: ‘No Refusal’ initiative to take place in Austin
The Austin Police Department is currently enforcing a ‘No Refusal’ initiative in order to deter drivers from getting behind the wheel if they are impaired during the Mardi Gras celebration. The ‘No Refusal’ initiative began on Feb. 17 and will continue through Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. It will run from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m…. Read More
Party boat fire in Austin linked to arson
Austin police officials have stated that they believe it was arson that caused a fire on a paddle-wheel boat on Lady Bird Lake. The propane tanks on the 70-foot boat exploded and the boat was sent drifting down the lake. There were no injuries, but the damage is estimated to be at nearly $1 million…. Read More
City of Austin working to stop use of plastic, papers bags
The city of Austin is currently working to pass a ban that will stop the use of most plastic and papers bags throughout the city. This plan is one of the broadest bans that has been introduced throughout the country and it has a goal to ban most plastic and paper bags in the city… Read More