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Georgetown dad fighting cancer 'grateful' to watch son's last high school football game
By David Beasley | Nov 29, 2021
A Georgetown father and cancer patient was grateful that he was able to see his son's last high school football game, KVUE reported.
'Our city's greatest present challenges': Austin City Council calls special session over housing shortage
By David Beasley | Nov 25, 2021
The housing supply is so tight in Austin, the city council has called a special session Nov. 30 to discuss the situation.
Austin Police Department working to 'have a police force that reflects the community'
By David Beasley | Nov 25, 2021
The Austin Police Department is increasing its efforts to increase the diversity of the force, including Asian Pacific Islanders, KVUE reported.
University of Texas linebacker nominated for trophy honoring walk-ons
By David Beasley | Nov 7, 2021
Luke Brockermeyer, a University of Texas linebacker, has been nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy, awarded annually to a player who started his career as a walk-on.
Company breaks ground on Cambria hotel in downtown Austin
By David Beasley | Oct 27, 2021
Stratus Development Partners broke ground Oct. 21 on the new Cambria hotel at 68 East Ave. in the Rainey Street District, the website Towers reported.
UT launches two projects for affordable student housing near campus 'central to the UT experience'
By David Beasley | Oct 20, 2021
The University of Texas at Austin is adding housing units near the campus for more than 1,700 students, a news release said.
'One of the strongest real estate markets in the country': Hyatt Place Austin purchased by Atlanta-based Noble Investment Group
By David Beasley | Oct 20, 2021
The Hyatt Place Austin hotel in Round Rock has been purchased by Noble Investment Group, according to a news release.
Austin elected officials voice support for abortion rights after new state 'Heartbeat' law
By David Beasley | Oct 13, 2021
With controversy raging over abortion restrictions in Texas, elected officials representing the City of Austin and Travis County have expressed their support for abortion rights.
U.S. residents' liabilities abroad grow more than their assets in second quarter of 2021
By David Beasley | Oct 12, 2021
The difference between the amount U.S. residents hold in foreign financial assets and the amount of foreign liabilities they have increased in the second quarter of 2021, with liabilities growing more than assets, The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported.
Samsung announces technology to make devices faster, more efficient
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
Samsung Electronics is entering a new dimension in semiconductor chip technology.
'I've got a bunch of guys who would listen to me and fight': Vandegrift football coach Sanders honored for 100th victory
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
Drew Sanders reached 100 victories as head football coach of Vandegrift High School, with a 53-7 victory over Vista Ridge.
Sticking to the plan: OPEC and allies increase production gradually despite rising prices
By David Beasley | Oct 6, 2021
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Russia and their allies, a group known as OPEC+ , stuck to its plan Monday of gradually increasing oil production.
'So proud and excited': Former Westwood High star leads Northern Arizona to upset win over Arizona Wildcats
By David Beasley | Oct 3, 2021
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks won their first game of the season Sept. 18, led by former Westwood High School quarterback R.J. Martinez.