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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.
As tensions increase between Beijing and the Biden Administration, China calls on U.S. businesses to 'speak up and out' against sanctions
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2022
China is calling on U.S. businesses to speak out on U.S. government policies that it perceives as opposed to its interests.
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.
2022 Edelman Trust Barometer shows that public trust in government, media outlets and businesses is dwindling, but 'opportunity' seen
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 27, 2022
Public trust in government, media and businesses all landed on shaky ground in the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer, which attempts to measure public trust in these entities.
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.
China's economic censorship 'increases financial risk' for American businesses and investors
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 11, 2022
China's increasing economic data censorship is raising risks for American investors and financial service companies that rely on Chinese economic reports to do business.
Uber to sell non-strategic stakes in other companies
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 28, 2021
Uber recently announced it plans to sell its non-strategic stakes in other companies.
White House reassures oil industry: Administration has 'heard you loud and clear'
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 15, 2021
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House of Representatives recently sent a letter to Pres. Joe Biden asking him not to ban the export of oil from the United States.
Wood Partners begins construction on new apartment community in the 'flourishing East Austin area'
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 12, 2021
Multifamily real estate development firm Wood Partners recently broke ground on its newest luxury apartment community in Austin.
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.
As international community seeks to phase out coal use, China announces plans to build more coal-fired plants
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 12, 2021
As the U.S. and the world seek to decrease carbon emissions, China recently announced that it will expand coal-powered factories.
Texas GOP leaders propose no spending on housing as city's lack of affordable housing is 'going to push people to more rural areas'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 17, 2021
A recent Texas GOP proposal for spending relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act does not include any funding for affordable housing.