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Austin plan details road reconfigurations, expanded bike, pedestrian access downtown
SUMMARY: The Austin City Council plans to vote this spring on the Austin Core Transportation Plan, focusing on downtown mobility improvements due to significant population and job growth. The plan proposes updates to key corridors, including Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Streets, enhancing pedestrian and bike infrastructure while incorporating historical art. Key features include transit-only lanes, reduced vehicle speeds, and better tree coverage. Supporting projects will also enhance Ninth through 12th Streets and other areas, aiming to transform the downtown area for sustainability and improved transportation access. Presentations to city committees are ongoing before the anticipated council decision.
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A developer bought up 70 properties on a historically Black street. The community doesn't know what's nextÂ
SUMMARY: Myrtle Holmes Wilson, 79, is deeply moved by her late mother’s image adorning their family business, Victory Grill, a historic Black-owned restaurant in East Austin. Founded by her father, Johnny Holmes, the establishment is one of the last of its kind on East 11th Street, once a vibrant Black entertainment area. Wilson faces constant developer buyout offers but refuses to sell, wanting to honor her family’s legacy amid ongoing neighborhood changes. With significant properties purchased by Eureka Holdings, community members, including Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, express concerns over the lack of protective measures for East Austin’s historical sites and culture.
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Local softball team continues practice after shooting crime scene at Woodlawn Lake Park
SUMMARY: A Park police officer shot and injured a man at Woodlawn Lake Park after he approached her with a knife. The incident began when a 30-year-old man crashed his car into the lake. When the officer approached him, he got out wielding a knife in an aggressive manner. After multiple commands to drop the weapon, the officer shot him in the torso. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition but was conscious. Nearby park-goers, who expressed shock about the incident, were thankful no one else was harmed. The park reopened a few hours later.

A local softball team continued their practice at Woodlawn Lake Park, even as a nearby crime scene unfolded.
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Family remembers Houston man killed in wrong-way crash on I-45
SUMMARY: A Houston family is grieving the loss of 58-year-old Steve Nartey, who died in a wrong-way crash on I-45 early on February 6th. Authorities believe Monica Valdez, 32, was intoxicated when she crashed into his Jeep. Nartey, an engineer who moved from Ghana to provide a better life for his family, was described as selfless, dependable, and deeply passionate about his loved ones and faith. His family urges the community to think twice before driving under the influence, stressing the importance of safety for everyone on the road. Valdez has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.

Loved ones said Steve Nartey was on his way home from work when he tragically lost his life. Houston police believe the driver …
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