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Salazar on end of Westlake title run: 'I hurt for these seniors right now'
By John Suayan | Dec 13, 2022
With 54 consecutive victories dating back at least half a decade, the Austin Westlake Chaparrals football team presented itself as the most dominant high school program in the State of Texas and one of the best in the nation.
Beard attorney on alleged domestic violence incident involving coach: 'He should have never been arrested'
By John Suayan | Dec 13, 2022
Authorities arrested and charged the head coach of the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns men’s basketball team on Monday with a family assault charge, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Abbott directs removal of TikTok from government-issued devices: 'China-based employees can have access to U.S. data'
By John Suayan | Dec 8, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott prohibited the use of TikTok on any government-issued devices on Wednesday, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Cruz spokesperson on police activity at senator's residence: 'This is a family matter ... there were no serious injuries'
By John Suayan | Dec 7, 2022
Houston police were summoned to the home of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the city’s River Oaks neighborhood in response to an apparent “self-inflicted cutting call” on Tuesday, per Houston-based media outlets.
Nelson on Texas Secretary of State nomination: 'I look forward to this new chapter of public service'
By John Suayan | Dec 6, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott nominated a retiring longtime member of the Texas Senate to become the next Texas Secretary of State after incumbent John B. Scott’s resignation announcement, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Scott on resignation as Texas' elections chief: 'I approached my duty with humility, patience and an open mind'
By John Suayan | Dec 6, 2022
Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott said on Monday that he’ll vacate the office effective at the end of this year, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
UT draws Alamo Bowl date with Washington: 'This is a heck of a matchup'
By John Suayan | Dec 5, 2022
In what has seemingly become old hat for the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns football team, Steve Sarkisian’s program will play its final game of the season 80 miles to the south in San Antonio.
Austin mayoral aspirants push for bigger turnout: 'With a runoff you get more time to visit with voters'
By John Suayan | Dec 5, 2022
With barely a week left before their runoff election on Tuesday, Dec. 13, Austin mayoral aspirants Celia Israel and Kirk Watson are making their last-minute pitches as to why they should hold the state capital’s highest office.
Abbott on fentanyl vaccine: 'This happens to be a health care innovation that’s transformative'
By John Suayan | Dec 2, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott visited a facility on the campus of the University of Houston (UH) on Thursday where researchers have developed a vaccine to battle the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Austin seeks to fill 911 call taker, dispatch operator vacancies: 'Very rewarding and you'll surprise yourself'
By John Suayan | Dec 2, 2022
The City of Austin is looking to address its shortage of 911 call takers and dispatch operators for its police department, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Sarkisian on bowl game approach: 'We’re going to get back to the basics on a lot of things'
By John Suayan | Dec 1, 2022
Having completed the 2022 season with an 8-4 record, the No. 21-ranked University of Texas (UT) Longhorns football team is assured a bowl appearance later this month.
Stephen F. Austin State University elects to join UT System: 'We are excited about the enormous opportunities this affiliation will provide'
By John Suayan | Dec 1, 2022
The Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) Board of Regents voted Tuesday to join the University of Texas (UT) System, according to a report from East Texas NBC affiliate KETK that was ran by Austin sister station KXAN.
Elliott on tourney top seed for UT: 'We put a lot of hard work to get to this point'
By John Suayan | Nov 28, 2022
The top-ranked program in the country to end the 2022 regular season, the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns women’s volleyball team will begin the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed with a first-round home matchup against Fairleigh Dickinson at Gregory Gymnasium on Thursday, according to a press release.
Stuver on new multi-year contract: 'I am looking forward to continuing my journey here'
By John Suayan | Nov 23, 2022
Austin FC has secured the services of goalie Brad Stuver for the next three seasons, according to a club-issued press release.
ECHO's Mollica: 'Gifts like this one from the Day 1 Families Fund provide much-needed flexible funding'
By John Suayan | Nov 23, 2022
The founder of the world’s largest online retailer awarded an Austin nonprofit organization a $2.5 million grant to help address homelessness, according to Austin-based media outlets.
Donut shop to open additional Austin outpost: 'Opening a second location to serve a community that has embraced the Voodoo brand'
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2022
A culinary import from Portland, Oregon is looking to bank on its popularity in Austin, according to Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Cruz, Cornyn lead Senate in honoring WS champs: 'Supporting my home team, the Houston Astros, has long been one of my favorite pastimes'
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2022
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz (R-TX) led the U.S. Senate in honoring the newly crowned World Series champion Houston Astros, per a press release from Cruz’s office in Washington, D.C.
AAA Texas' Grillo: 'Travel for Thanksgiving continues to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels'
By John Suayan | Nov 21, 2022
The Texas chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that approximately four million Texans will travel by car in advance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Cruz on bid for third term: 'I'm focused on the battles in the U.S. Senate'
By John Suayan | Nov 21, 2022
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced his intentions to seek a third term in two years on Saturday, per a report from The Texas Tribune.
Shuford: 'Vaccination remains our best defense against severe illness from flu'
By John Suayan | Nov 17, 2022
The State of Texas’ health experts have urged Texans to get inoculations for the flu with the Thanksgiving holiday around the corner, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE