Austin

Safety is at the top of mind for many lawmakers, as protests are planned at the state Capitol on Tuesday to coincide with the first day of the legislative session.

Ruiz, 37, is a sought-after consultant who served in pivotal roles in recent Democratic campaigns for president.

Mayor Steve Adler said the severity of the COVID-19 situation in Austin requires more drastic measures. El Paso County announced a similar order earlier this month.

Cases and hospital admissions have been going up in the area since the beginning of the month. Officials look at these numbers and other factors to determine what restrictions to recommend.

Venues with fewer than 50 employees or those that have lost 90% revenue have the first crack at grants from the Small Business Administration. All told, congressional leaders set aside $15 billion for independent venues, theaters and arts organizations.

Shane Reilly has turned his front yard in Austin into a memorial for Texans who have lost their lives to COVID-19.

Tesla said Tuesday it is looking to raise up to $5 billion in capital through a stock offering. The announcement came on the same day CEO Elon Musk said he has moved his home to Texas from California.

Officials say they have heard concerns that some vulnerable communities don't plan on getting vaccinated.

The gender pay gap is bigger in Texas, where woman earn 79.4% of what men earn on average.

Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said in a letter to parents Wednesday that students will not be allowed on campus next week and will instead do online-only classes until Dec. 4.

Officer Daniel Castelline, who has worked for APD since 2017, sent the offensive group texts while he was off duty.

As other cities have moved to subsidize ailing music venues during the pandemic, the businesses that give Austin its moniker of "Live Music Capital of the World" are wondering when they'll see relief.