Abbott leads in polls, but some GOP members disagree with Trump endorsement
Gov. Greg Abbott was recently given a major endorsement for the upcoming GOP gubernatorial primary: former President Donald Trump.
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‘Texas shines as a beacon of hope, prosperity and freedom’: Abbott releases Report to the People of Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott recently released his 2022 Report to the People of Texas, saying that last year the state stood up to challenges brought forth by deadly weather events all…
‘Don’t take yourself too seriously’: Austin City Council meetings graced by singing citizen
For about 17 years, the Austin City Council meetings have been a bit different than most others, thanks to Carol Anne Rose Kennedy, who sings her concerns to government officials…
‘This one is even more personal for me’: Texas synagogue hostage situation worries Jewish community
On Jan. 15 a man took four people including a rabbi hostage at the Congregation Beth Israel outside of Dallas for 10 hours, and while each hostage was rescued safely,…
South by Southwest seeks volunteers for March festival, conference
Austin-based entertainment festival and conference South by Southwest is looking for help from volunteers at both the conference and festival taking place this March.
ERCOT: Texas power grid is ready for harsh winter weather
As we enter the heart of the winter season, Texans might be wary due to last year’s catastrophic ice storm that put millions without power and heat. But residents can…
Grackles flock to central Texas, in particular to grocery stores
It is grackle season in many areas of Texas, which involves area grocery stores being invaded by huge numbers of the large black birds.
UT forgives $5 million in student debt as ‘students work to complete their degrees’
The University of Texas at Austin announced it has forgiven the debt of 8,144 students, amounting to nearly $5 million, or about $610 per student, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
‘It just meant a lot to me’: Imade pays tribute to his late mother during senior game last month
At the University of Texas senior night on the last regular-season game of the season, Longhorns offensive lineman Tope Imade honored his late mother by holding a photograph of her…
$38.4 million award from Abbott’s Public Safety Office to help fund ‘Operation Lone Star’
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that $38.4 million from his Public Safety Office will be awarded to Operation Lone Star, which will go to law enforcement, jail operations and court activity…
‘One of the most valued leaders in our community’: Huston-Tillotson’s first female president announces retirement
The first female president of Huston-Tillotson University has announced that she will be calling it a career with her retirement coming on June 1.
Abbott guarantees ‘lights will stay on’ this winter, regardless of potential storms
Last February, a major winter storm in Texas devastated the state and left much of the population without electricity and heat after the power grid failed, but Gov. Greg Abbott…
Vandegrift knocks off undefeated Cibolo Steele to advance in state tourney
A battle between two of the state’s top football teams turned into a one-sided affair with Vandegrift shutting out then-undefeated Cibolo Steele in the state tournament 38-0.
‘This is a place of community’: Austin Clubhouse re-opens, holds December fundraiser
Last summer the Austin Clubhouse felt that it needed to shut its doors after Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order that prevented them from asking for vaccination proof of…
Westlake wins 34th straight game to claim district title
Westlake High School continued its dominance with its 34th straight win to claim the district title with a blowout 63-21 win last week over Lake Travis, which just so happens…
‘We coach hard’: Top wide receiver Moore leaving Texas Longhorns
As if four straight losses weren’t enough of a hole to dig out of, University of Texas Longhorns’ top receiver Joshua Moore will reportedly be entering the transfer portal and…
‘A victory for residents’: Austin votes against upping police force at risk of cutting firefighters, EMS and more
One thing was made clear in this year’s election in Austin: The majority of voters were against increasing the city’s police force at the risk of other cuts, as Proposition…
‘We understood the assignment’: Austin FC beats Sporting KC 3-1 in final home game
In the final home game of Austin FC’s first Major League Soccer season, Austin FC left on a high note by beating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Nov. 3, according…