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Appeals court sides with Texas in challenge to Austin marijuana decriminalization ordinance

By Ben Thompson

Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to overturn several Texas cities' attempts to reduce enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses.

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Travis County commissioners have reappointed Gary Howell as the county’s fire marshal following his provisional term, which began in 2024. (Courtesy Travis County)

Travis County Fire Marshal Gary Howell appointed ...

Since taking office in 2020, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has led multiple initiatives focused on improving mental health care and addressing substance use. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

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Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Published 2:46 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

State funding through Upskill Texas program can help local business expand by helping foot the bill for employee job training. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 1:40 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Central Texas businesses can now tap into $6M in state funding to boost workforce

Published 9:53 AM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Austin remains behind decade-long affordable housing goals; thousands of units added

Austin Convention Center groundbreaking

Published 3:56 PM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT

Officials break ground on $1.6B Austin Convention Center redevelopment

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Published 4:47 PM | Apr 16, 2025 CDT

Austin legalizes taller 'single-stair' residential buildings

TSTF will be funded through charitable donations, corporate partnerships and fundraising events and invites businesses, community leaders and citizens to join their cause, per the release. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Published 2:47 PM | Apr 14, 2025 CDT

Texas State Troopers Foundation launches to support DPS officers

Affordability ranked as the largest barrier to internet access in Travis County according to recent study. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 3:16 PM | Apr 11, 2025 CDT

Affordability found as biggest barrier to internet access in Austin, Travis County

Published 12:00 PM | Apr 10, 2025 CDT

Erika Brady named Austin's next city clerk

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Published 10:24 AM | Apr 9, 2025 CDT

Austin faces widening budget deficits, rising property taxes, fees through 2020s

Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza discusses the first six months of newly implemented hospital-based violence intervention program at Ascension Seton on April 3. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 11:48 AM | Apr 8, 2025 CDT

Travis County’s new gun violence program shows early promise, officials say