Jala Washington

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jala Washington

AUSTIN (KXAN)—Rebecca Harrison’s Kia Sportage was stolen from her driveway, easily, for the second time in less than a year in Austin. And this time, she thinks the person who took it, left detailed notes of future targets. Rebecca Harrison’s car is in the shop after being stolen and recovered. (KXAN photos/Frank Martinez). Rebecca Harrison’s car is in the shop after being stolen and recovered. (KXAN photos/Frank Martinez). Rebecca Harrison’s car is in the shop after being stolen and recovered.

2 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jala Washington

AUSTIN (KXAN) - City of Austin staff and the community will get a broad update on new strategies to address homelessness Monday. The Audit and Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Public Health Committee on Monday at 1 p.m. at City Hall. The public is invited to attend. David Gray, with the Homeless Strategy Office, will share insight related to funding, partnerships, and where the City of Austin can take advantage of ongoing investments in the homelessness response system.

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jala Washington

AUSTIN (KXAN)-A coalition of Austin area neighbors is making a final push to get the City of Austin to commit to funding some or all of the so-called "caps" that would run over the interstate. It's a part of the I-35 Cap and Stich expansion project. The city would need to pay for the caps, also known as green spaces, and pedestrian access over the road.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jala Washington

AUSTIN (KXAN)—A coalition of Austin area neighbors is making a final push to get the City of Austin to commit to funding some or all of the so-called “caps” that would run over the interstate. It’s a part of the I-35 Cap and Stich expansion project. The city would need to pay for the caps, also known as green spaces, and pedestrian access over the road.

3 weeks ago | kxan.com | Jala Washington

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Nearly 10 years after Dr. Sidney White Jr. and his wife, Helen White, both died, their home now has the honor of receiving a historic marker, which will be unveiled Tuesday. Dr. White, one of the few Black dentists of his time, died in 2002, according to his wife's godson, Lamont Alexander. Helen would go on to be laid to rest 13 years later. The couple is said to have made significant strides for racial equality and a wider impact on the community in Austin.