The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has issued the State of Texas Annual Cash Report for fiscal 2023, offering a cash-basis representation of the state’s financial condition. This comprehensive report covers all funds within the State Treasury, providing details such…
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has recently issued the Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023 report, outlining both current and projected water supply dynamics. This report addresses various…
The Texas Comptroller’s Office has unveiled the 2024-2025 Certification Revenue Estimate. This comprehensive report covers Texas’ economic outlook, the 2022-23 Ending Balance, transfers to the Economic Stabilization Fund and State…
An Associate Professor of Finance at the McCombs School of Business has initiated legal proceedings against UT-Austin officials for efforts to restrict his speech.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the promotion of Texas Ranger Captain Wende O. Wakeman to the rank of major, giving Wakeman the distinction of being the first…
The Texas Senate voted to acquit Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton on all articles of impeachment, allowing the state’s top law enforcement official to remain in the office he…
On Sept. 9, University of Texas (UT) Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian won the battle between protégé and mentor when his previously No. 11 program stunned old boss Nick…
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Aug. 31 that the state is providing free peer counseling services to first responders and law enforcement who were impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires…
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is alerting citizens to an increase in telephone scam attempts after the law enforcement agency fielded complaints in relation to the calls in question.
On Aug. 27, PopShorts, an influencer marketing agency based in Austin, won a Streamy Award recognizing their contributions to social impact in working with the International Committee of the Red…
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) announced the launch of the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program (TMIR), with the acceptance of applications underway through the end of…
On Aug. 29, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the eight 2023 honorees for the Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame. A press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor said…
The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce will host Taste Lake Travis, a food and beverage festival uniting regional leaders in cuisine, drinks and artisanal products, on Sept. 16. The event…
The Austin City Council voted unanimously to name Robin Henderson as interim chief of the Austin Police Department (APD) on Aug. 31, a City of Austin press release said. Henderson,…
Interim Austin Chief of Police Robin Henderson said that a shooting incident in the 10000 block of Research Blvd. on Aug. 31 left two people dead, including the individual authorities…
Two leases for offshore wind farms off the Texas Gulf Coast failed to attract any interest in an auction held by the U.S. Department of Interior on Tuesday. The auction…
Because of low wind and potential low solar generation, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Sunday asked Texas residents and businesses to conserve electricity use. ERCOT’s request was…
Amid escalating border concerns, several state governors convened in Texas, rallying behind Governor Abbott’s call for action and criticizing President Biden’s approach while highlighting the tangible outcomes of Operation Lone…
Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers found two unaccompanied children, ages 4 and 7, from Chiapas, Mexico, abandoned near the Rio Grande, bringing the total rescues to over 900 in…
The Public Utility Commission of Texas, which regulates Texas’ electricity markets, voted to increase wholesale electricity prices at its open meeting on Aug. 3. The PUC’s action is designed to…
On July 27, 2023, University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) announced that, for the eighth consecutive year, the Austin Business Journal ranked them as Austin’s top credit union. UFCU, the largest…
The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking participants for its numerous future academy classes through next year, per a press release issued by the law enforcement agency on Aug. 4.…
Gov. Greg Abbott’s press release on July 22 marked the official signing of an $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners into law, bringing closure to one of…
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson (D) announced on July 27 that the state capital has received $65 million from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to go toward…
Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter, Lexi, was among the 21 people killed in last year’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, announced on July 20 her intentions to run…
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