Following the Trump Administration’s directive to halt federal grant funding, potentially amounting to trillions of dollars, the city of Austin is currently evaluating the potential impact on its various programs and services.
The Austin Transit Partnership says plans for Project Connect shouldn’t be affected.
One local nonprofit that relies on such aid worries about its future.
“Federal grant funds and the services they help us provide are vitally important to all communities. This is a critical issue precisely because it impacts so many basic services. We will continue monitoring this evolving situation and make necessary adjustments as we gain more insight on the specific impacts.” — Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax
“Concern, fear and alarm” across the state of Texas.
“Freezing federal grants does nothing but hurt our community. It doesn’t hurt the City, it hurts the people we serve by denying them the benefits of the tax dollars they send to the federal government. This is money for parks, public safety, the environment, public health, housing, and more. Taxpayers deserve a government that works for them, not one that prioritizes politics over people.” — Council Member Ryan Alter via the Austin Monitor
A federal judge temporarily blocked part of President Trump’s plan before it could take effect, leaving the future uncertain.
A man was shot and killed by a Travis County sheriff’s deputy Tuesday afternoon while holding a gun to a woman’s head at a home in Northwest Austin.
The Texas Rangers are investigating, as well as, the Travis County sheriff’s office. The deputy who shot the man has been placed on administrative leave as per standard practice in officer-involved shootings.
Two local school districts are closed today in observance of the Lunar New Year.
Due to a lack of funding, Eanes ISD made the tough decision to close one of its schools.
The superintendent of Lampasas ISD confirmed Tuesday night that a staff member has resigned following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a student. (CBS Austin)
The principal of Campbell Elementary sent a letter to families on Tuesday explaining an incident where a substitute bus driver accidentally took some Austin ISD students to the wrong school.
Austin firefighters responded overnight to fire at a strip mall in Northeast Austin.
A structure fire Tuesday in Southwest Austin began as a kitchen fire. Two dogs were rescued from the residence.
Austin police still have no leads in their search for the driver in a deadly hit-and-run crash on North Lamar Sunday night.
Authorities have identified the victim of a three-car hit-and-run crash last month on I-35.
Three families have filed a lawsuit against the YMCA of Central Texas, alleging that a daycare worker abused their children.
The lawsuit claims the YMCA was negligent by failing to detect and prevent the alleged abuse and failing to provide a safe environment for the children.
The alleged abuse involved three toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3. (KVUE-TV)
City of Austin crews worked all afternoon Tuesday to repair an issue at Longhorn Dam that has resulted in a two-foot drop in water levels at Lady Bird Lake.
The City of Austin may soon revise its long-term housing plan, thanks to a nearly $7 million federal grant awarded to the Housing Department. The City Council is set to vote on accepting the grant this Thursday.
Austin’s West Sixth Street could see a new mixed-use, residential/retail development featuring restaurants and multifamily housing. Itis proposed for the southeast corner of West Sixth and Walsh Streets. The project, as outlined in a site plan application filed with the city, would involve redeveloping existing buildings on multiple lots. (Austin Business Journal)
A billion-dollar medical technology company plans to expand its Austin-area operations with a new $25 million manufacturing facility in Cedar Park. The publicly traded company has received incentives to build the facility, which is expected to create over 160 jobs in the coming years. (Austin Business Journal)
Delta Air Lines is adding three nonstop flights to its schedule to allow Central Texans to travel to Georgia for the 2025 Masters Tournament. (KXAN-TV)
Firefighters from Round Rock have returned home from California after assisting with the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
In Los Angeles, the evacuation order for the Pacific Palisades area has been lifted.
On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety would deploy “tactical strike teams,” that include DPS troopers and Texas Rangers, to identify and arrest 5,400 people with active warrants who are in the U.S. without legal status.
The Texas Senate has proposed an education savings account (ESA) plan that would allow families to use state funds for private school tuition. However, education experts warn that this plan could lead to higher tuition costs and potentially lower academic standards in private schools. (Lonestar Live)
The Texas Senate Education Committee on Tuesday night voted to advance school voucher legislation, sending it to the full Senate for consideration. The decision followed hours of public testimony that largely focused on whether the proposed program would adequately serve low-income families and children with disabilities. (Texas Public Radio)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering a run for US Senate. (Fox7 Austin)
PODCAST: In the latest episode of “TribCast” from the Texas Tribune…Is a water crisis looming in Texas?
The Lotto Texas jackpot for tonight is WAY UP THERE.
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SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: The Texas Longhorns will face an AP Top 25 opponent for the seventh time in their last eight contests when they travel to play No. 23 Ole Miss tonight. Texas has won each of its last two games against ranked opponents with home victories over No. 22 Missouri and No. 13 Texas A&M.
Texas (14-6, 3-4 SEC) at #23/23 Ole Miss (15-5, 4-3 SEC) 8 p.m. at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi.
Zhuric Phelps had 15 points, Henry Coleman III added 14 and No. 13 Texas A&M held on for a 75-68 win over Oklahoma on Tuesday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
The 22nd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders host TCU tonight at 6:00 p.m. (Yahoo! Sports)
NBA: Jalen Green scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets avoided a late collapse to beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-96 on Tuesday night, their fourth win in a row. (Yahoo! Sports)
The San Antonio Spurs host the L.A. Clippers tonight while the Dallas Mavericks play in New Orleans. (Yahoo! Sports)
NHL: On the ice in Las Vegas last night, Wyatt Johnston scored 20 seconds into overtime to complete a natural hat trick and rally the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 victory Tuesday night over the Vegas Golden Knights. (Yahoo! Sports)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Sports Illustrated has named the Texas Longhorns early favorites to win it all next season. (Sports Illustrated)
The Texas State Parks Board turned 100 in 2023.
Learn about the history of our treasured parklands, and some hopes and plans for the next century of state parks.
Our ACCORD in NYS stopped classes for adults with disabilities yesterday. My friend can’t work at her HUD job until maybe Feb 10th after whatever they are doing happens. It’s really a mess.