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Abbott on chartering buses for immigrants coming across border: 'Texas will be taking its own unprecedented actions'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 7, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently responded to an announcement from the Biden administration that it would be ending Title 42 ejections from the southern border.
'[Austin] is a legendary city with an amazing range of venues and players': Minneapolis band makes its fourth trek to Austin's SXSW
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 30, 2022
A Minneapolis band returned to Austin for the fourth time to perform at SXSW.
Border Protection chief: 'We’ll get over a million encounters or apprehensions along the southwest border'
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 29, 2022
The southern border has been flooded with migrants seeking to cross into the United States, leading to an increase in apprehensions.
District judge: Fort Hood soldiers sentenced for human smuggling 'not the average citizen'
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 29, 2022
Two Fort Hood soldiers were convicted on March 25 of human smuggling in connection with an incident that took place last year where two Army soldiers were discovered moving illegal immigrants while in uniform.
'Congratulations': Pflugerville Panthers take top spot at Cheer America Cheer Bowl Nationals
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 22, 2022
The Pflugerville High School Panthers cheerleading squad recently emerged victorious at the Cheer America Cheer Bowl Nationals in Galveston.
'It doesn’t really make sense': State leaders call for anti-China policy despite billions of Texas dollars already invested in the country
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 19, 2022
Texas lawmakers are calling for the state to adopt an anti-China approach, but the state has already invested billions in the country.
'We believe we can return safely': UT responds to student leaders request for more COVID-19 safety protocols
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Student leaders at the University of Texas at Austin are petitioning school authorities to implement more COVID-19 safety measures in the face of the omicron variant.
Texas outlines welcome efforts for Tokyo businesses
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 3, 2022
The business expansion agreement will aid Japanese businesses looking to expand into the state.
Small business owners are most worried about 'inflation, taxes, supply chain issues and COVID-19 mandates,' survey finds
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 25, 2022
The Job Creators Network recently reported the results of a national survey conducted of small business for the month of December 2021.
Austin's job market is booming
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 18, 2022
Austin is one of the best-performing major metro areas in the country when it comes to job growth.
Critics call Capital Metro's new $200,000 logo 'gratuitous and underwhelming'
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 9, 2021
Austin's Capital Metro public transportation system is overhauling its logo with a redesign that cost nearly $200,000.
Liberty Hill narrowly slips past Alamo Heights 43-40, advances to state semifinals
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 9, 2021
On Dec. 4, Liberty Hill edged out Alamo Heights 43-40 to advance to the state semifinals for the second straight season.
'Our efforts to mask and vaccinate are working to fight the virus': Austin rolls back risk-based guidelines to Stage 4
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 4, 2021
Due to improving key health metrics in the area, the City of Austin recently announced that it has returned to Stage 4 of the Risk-Based Guidelines.
'Austin is moving back to Stage 4 of our risk-based guidelines': City scales back COVID guidelines in response to dropping numbers
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 3, 2021
The City of Austin recently announced that it has returned to Stage 4 of the Risk-Based Guidelines.
'The Asian population has actually grown considerably': Population for proposed legislative district would be one-third Asian
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 3, 2021
A new draft of the Austin City Council's district legislative maps shows a growth of Asian populations in the region.
Five Austin schools rank among best public and private schools in Texas for 2021
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021
An online ranking and review resource recently ranked five Austin high schools among the best public and private high schools in Texas for 2021.
'This year has completely blown away our expectations': NinjaRMM announces explosive company growth for 2021, move to Austin office
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2021
IT operations management platform NinjaRMM recently announced that it witnessed a nearly 50% increase in its customer base to more than 6,000 customers globally and a 75% year-over-year revenue boost for the year 2021, according to a press release.
'Upholding the rule of law': Texas House issues arrest warrants to compel absent Democrats to return to Texas
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 1, 2021
The Texas House recently issued 52 arrest warrants for absent Democrat lawmakers who fled to Washington, D.C. and denied the House a quorum.
'I am thrilled': Senior cornerback Shaffer returns to shore up Vandegrift secondary again
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2021
Vandegrift's secondary is expected to be among the toughest this season with the return of Bucknell lacrosse commit and senior cornerback Griffin Shaffer.
'Surreal': Regents senior quarterback Dickey signs with Vanderbilt
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2021
Regents School of Austin senior quarterback Drew Dickey may have a state championship and a pledge to Vanderbilt, but don't count on him to rest on his laurels.