Police Ramping Up Traffic Enforcement Around Schools
The Austin Police Department is cracking down on traffic violations around schools.Today, APD announced an initiative to focus on drivers who speed or use their cell phones in school zones. They also...
View ArticleGas Leak Slows Down Traffic in South Austin
Update 8:10 a.m. -- Crews have stopped a gas leak at Stassney Lane and Manchaca Road but traffic is still moving slowly in the area.One lane of eastbound Stassney remains closed as does the right turn...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Dewhurst Shuffles Senate Committee Chairs
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is making some big leadership changes ahead of the 2013 legislative session.On Thursday morning, his office announced that he was shuffling committee chairs up for the remainder...
View ArticleLockdown Lifted at Lake Travis ISD Schools
Update 3:45pm: Lake Travis ISD says nothing has been found in the area where a suspicious person was reported and the lockdown has been lifted at all schools. Update 2:35pm: The lockdown has been...
View ArticleAISD Transfer Deadline Today
Today is the deadline to apply for priority school transfers in the Austin Independent School District for next school year.Non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery...
View ArticleBill Would Train Teachers to Spot Mental Illness
A state lawmaker says Texas students are grappling with mental illness, but not all teachers, counselors and principals know how to recognize the signs. So the lawmaker, Sen. Bob Deuell, R-Greenville,...
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