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Texas official asks Abbott to stop border inspections: 'This policy will hurt Texas and American consumers'
By Art Benavidez | Apr 14, 2022
Mexican truckers at the South Texas border have formed a blockade in protest of Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to have Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers inspect the trucks.
TikTok reportedly leases downtown Austin space
By Art Benavidez | Feb 22, 2022
A Chinese-based social video platform will open up operations in Austin, according to recent reports.
Texas ranked one of the country's most expensive states for property tax
By Art Benavidez | Feb 16, 2022
Recent reports have the state of Texas among the top 10 states with the highest property taxes.
Inaccurate data, questionable Chinese policies and 'benefits' unnerve U.S. companies
By Art Benavidez | Feb 4, 2022
Tech, competition issues highlight annual US-China Business Council survey.
'We are lucky to call Austin our home': Adler seeks $500 million bond to address soaring home costs
By Art Benavidez | Jan 26, 2022
The City of Austin is looking for creative solutions to try and alleviate its affordable housing problem.
U.S. gas inventories 'are way below' seasonal norms
By Art Benavidez | Jan 24, 2022
Gasoline prices are expected to rise this summer as demand continues to outpace supply, according to a recent report.
Brown set on mobility improvement in 2022
By Art Benavidez | Jan 7, 2022
As the City of Austin and Travis County continue to see an influx of growth, a Travis County judge is putting mobility improvements high on the county’s list of priorities.
'The omicron variant continues to be a rising threat': Brown, GOP colleagues work to get Central Texans vaccinated
By Art Benavidez | Jan 7, 2022
The high vaccination rate in Travis County is due in large part to the bipartisan efforts of local lawmakers, according to County Judge Andy Brown.
How Australia became the country producing the most solar rooftop energy
By Art Benavidez | Dec 12, 2021
By utilizing a decentralized rooftop solar energy sector, Australia continues to further its commitment to clean energy.
IEA warns that energy crisis may impact global economic recovery
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
A Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization has provided a dire forecast regarding a potential energy crisis.
The US overtakes China as global leader in mining of Bitcoin
By Art Benavidez | Oct 16, 2021
The U.S. has taken the lead in developing a digital currency after China made the practice illegal.
Federal judge orders Texas to suspend new abortion law, state quickly appeals ruling
By Art Benavidez | Oct 10, 2021
The legal wrangling on Texas’ controversial abortion law continues as a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on the night of Oct. 6, placing a temporary hold on the bill.
Austin: South Lamar car wash site being razed for multi-use development
By Art Benavidez | Oct 9, 2021
A commercial real estate agency and a multifamily developer are partnering on a mixed-use project in the southern portion of the city.
GDP increased overall in the second quarter in all 50 states, D.C.
By Art Benavidez | Oct 6, 2021
The real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the second quarter of this year, according to a recent report by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
'An important hallmark for vibrant urban life in Austin': The Linden breaks ground downtown, near the Capitol
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
A 28-story residential tower in Austin's Museum District that will be just blocks north of the State Capitol recently broke ground for construction.
Abbott defends abortion law by saying Texas will 'eliminate all rapists'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has been criticized for defending his state’s restrictive new abortion law against pregnancies caused by rape and incest stating that the state would eliminate rape itself.
'Redistricting is the ballgame': Texas to gain two new House seats based on Census data
By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2021
Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau has revealed that the state’s population growth will result in two new U.S. House seats.
Texas ranks No. 21 in AP Poll headed into season
By Art Benavidez | Aug 22, 2021
Texas will have some work to do to climb up in the AP Top 25 Poll as they are currently ranked No. 21 in the preseason rankings.
State ponders overhaul of the electric grid, hopes to 'reallocate payments to most reliable source of power'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 13, 2021
The February winter storm that exposed weaknesses in the state’s electrical grid, leaving much of the state’s residents to deal with subzero temperatures without electricity, could soon be overhauled.
'History repeats itself': UT alum Crouser wins gold, breaks record in shot put
By Art Benavidez | Aug 13, 2021
A University of Texas alumni athlete had a stellar week at the Tokyo Olympics as he garnered a medal and broke a record in the process.