Nicole Cobler

Austin

Reporter at Axios

Reporter at Axios Austin

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Here's what happened in the Texas legislative session

4 days ago | axios.com | Asher Price |Nicole Cobler

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosState lawmakers wrapped up their business in Austin on Monday, leaving behind a trail of legislative accomplishments and failures. Why it matters: The decisions at the Capitol affect the lives of everyone from pregnant Texans to hemp farmers.
What to do in Austin June 2-5

5 days ago | axios.com | Asher Price |Nicole Cobler

Gloria Swanson and Erich Von Stroheim, left, in "Sunset Boulevard," in the scene in which she recites the immortal line "I'm ready for my close-up now, Mr. DeMille." Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesHere's what's cooking in Austin this week. Mondayğ¬ Keep cool in the Paramount for its screening of "Sunset Boulevard," the hard-boiled classic Billy Wilder film about Hollywood and desperation. 7:30pm, $12.
Thousands remain without power after Austin storm

1 week ago | axios.com | Nicole Cobler

Crews work near a downed tree by 38 1/2 Street and Speedway. Photo: Asher Price/AxiosOne person is dead and thousands remain without power as city officials continue recovery efforts after Wednesday's thunderstorms. Why it matters: Some residents could be without power for days as Austin Energy officials and first responders work to clear trees on power lines and downed utility poles.
Bill targeting abortion pills misses key legislative deadline

1 week ago | axios.com | Nicole Cobler

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/AxiosAn effort to limit abortion pills in Texas appears to have died in the Legislature.
Where to find hotel pool passes in Austin

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Nicole Cobler

Austin Motel's courtyard and cabanas are accessible with a pool pass. Photo: Courtesy of Grant Pifer/Austin MotelBeyond Austin's beautiful public pools and swimming holes, a growing number of hotels are opening their doors to let locals enjoy their chic pool decks. We've rounded up some options to keep you cool during the hottest time of year. W AustinW Austin's wet deck offers food, drinks and cabana reservations.
Things to do in Austin this weekend

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Nicole Cobler

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/AxiosHere's what we're eyeing for some weekend fun. Fridayğ Watch professional pickleball during a four-day Major League Pickleball tournament at Austin Pickle Ranch. Austin's home team, the Texas Ranchers, will compete for a position in the MLP playoffs. Single-day passes start at $30. Saturdayğ Celebrate the opening of the Colony Park pool during a ribbon cutting at 10am at 7400 Loyola Lane. The pool will be open year-round with no entrance fee.
How much federal funding Austin-area school districts get

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Megan Stringer |Russell Contreras |Nicole Cobler

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosLocal school districts in Texas are struggling with funding deficits and could face more shortfalls under a Trump administration plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Why it matters: As the White House signals that less help could be coming, Texas public school districts are closing campuses while facing teacher shortages and falling school performance ratings.
Protests didn't spur racial justice changes, Pew finds

3 weeks ago | axios.com | Russell Contreras |Delano Massey |Nicole Cobler

Protesters outside the Austin Police Department on July 26, 2020, after the killing of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster. Photo: Sergio Flores/Getty ImagesA vast majority of Americans say in a new Pew Research Center survey that the increased focus on racial inequality after George Floyd's killing didn'tlead to changes that improved the lives of Black Americans.
Things to do in Austin this weekend

3 weeks ago | axios.com | Nicole Cobler

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/AxiosYou know the drill. Here's what we're eyeing for some weekend fun. Fridayğµ Dance to a performance by HeartByrne, the Talking Heads tribute band, at Radio East at 7pm. $24.50. ğ¨ Find art for your home at the Affordable Art Fair, which continues through Sunday at the Palmer Events Center. General admission starts at $19. Saturdayğ Support Travis County parks at the third annual Love of Parks Festival 11am-3pm at Richard Moya Park. Free.
Workforce leaders gather at Axios' Zoom In series

3 weeks ago | axios.com | Nicole Cobler |Asher Price

Axios Austin reporter Asher Price (left) and Mayor Kirk Watson at Axios' Zoom In series in Austin. Photo: Courtesy of Joshua Ferrari on behalf of AxiosThanks to those of you who showed up to yesterday's Zoom In event, which focused on the future of Austin's workforce.