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Airport human smuggling incident leads to 13 arrests by the Texas Department of Public Safety
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 13, 2022
In a bust by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) South Texas Region, in collaboration with other agencies, 13 suspects were arrested in connection with a human smuggling operation.
Woodul: Texas Railroad Commission to use 'grant funding to plug abandoned wells'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 1, 2022
This month, the U.S. Department of the Interior approved a $25 million grant that will go toward the funding of plugging abandoned oil and gas wells in the State of Texas.
Gitt: 'Only 3% of wind power capacity was available when Texas needed it most'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 29, 2022
In a recent tweet, Brian Gitt noted that wind energy is not a major contributor to Texas' grid, despite calls for increased resources for wind energy. He added these thoughts to a quote from Robert Bryce and supplied data for his claims.
Bill Peacock implores SEC to drop Climate Disclosure Rule: 'Avoid the human, social, and economic harms'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 30, 2022
In an SEC filing on June 17, Bill Peacock, policy director of the Energy Alliance, brought up his worry about the prospective ESG regulation under consideration by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
McCaul calls for action on human trafficking: Expert calls trafficking 'The essence of the modern-day slavery'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 30, 2022
According to Reuters, on June 27th, 51 immigrants were discovered dead outside San Antonio.
Abbott: 'We must use a substantial portion of this money to cut property taxes in Texas'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 22, 2022
As the rising cost of living around the country becomes the main topic of discussion, many politicians are searching for ways to ease the pain for their constituents. This week, Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted his support for a measure that would decrease property taxes in Texas.
TPPF chief economist: 'No matter how you slice it, Texans everywhere need property tax relief'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 16, 2022
Vance Ginn, chief economist of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, is advocating for measures that would provide property tax relief.
McKinsey on net zero transition: 'a potential boon for the environment and the economy alike'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 12, 2022
Earlier this month, McKinsey published its quarterly five-fifty on the net zero transition.
Austin resident wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune' in memory of late grandmother
By Caleb Lombardo | May 4, 2022
Austin resident Scott Earl won big on "Wheel of Fortune" and dedicated the win to his late grandmother.
AlertMedia CEO on new appointment: 'Cheryl’s extensive experience leading global organizations through critical events will be invaluable'
By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 31, 2022
AlertMedia, one of the world's leading threat intelligence and emergency communications provider, recently named Cheryl Steele to its board of directors.
H-E-B president announces retirement
By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 2, 2022
Popular H-E-B Food and Drug President Scott McClelland announced that he will be stepping down and retiring at the end of the year.
Tellus Equipment Solutions 'extremely excited' to expand with store opening in Austin
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 28, 2021
Tellus Equipment Solutions announced last week that they will be expanding their operations with the opening of a new store in Austin, Texas.
Adler reflects on another year of adversity for Austin: 'The top priority has to be housing affordability'
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 23, 2021
Austin Mayor Steve Adler, who is about to enter his last year in office as mayor, reflected on another trying year for the city in a statement.
New report shows housing market in Austin area finally 'calming' down
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 28, 2021
In what is sure to come as a relief for those seeking to purchase a home in the Austin area, data indicates that the market in the area is finally cooling off from its record levels and growth in recent months.
Rainey Street District development units 'completely sold out'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 21, 2021
Natiivo Austin, a new home-sharing building unlike any other, has “completely sold out” according to its developers at Pearlstone Partners in Austin and Newgard Development Group in Miami.
'A scheme to nullify the Constitution': Justice Department to challenge new Texas abortion law
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 16, 2021
The Department of Justice is planning to take Texas to court over its restrictive and controversial abortion law that went into effect on Sept. 1 after the conservative U.S. Supreme Court majority opted not to act.