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An 'alarming trend': Comptroller's office progressing in ban of state business with anti-fossil fuel companies
By Savannah Howe | May 10, 2022
Earlier this year, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked the Texas Comptroller’s Office to add financial behemoth BlackRock to the official list of companies boycotting energy companies in Texas under recent legislation, Senate Bill 13, meant to prevent state funds from being invested in companies that boycott Texas’ primary industries, oil and gas.
Seeking the million-dollar answer: Austin parents calling on worldwide support in fight for their only child's life
By Savannah Howe | Nov 24, 2021
Five-year-old Simon Croke of Austin likes to run.
Institute of Energy Research analyst: Green energy efforts in Texas could be futile if China's consumption isn't curtailed
By Savannah Howe | Nov 16, 2021
Texas and all of the U.S. recently have focused on reducing use of nonrenewable energy sources, funneling billions of dollars' worth of subsidies into the renewable energy industry and generating concern from critics that the U.S.'s effort will be for naught if other nations don't follow suit.
'As American as it gets': Local Tesla owner notes bright future for EV manufacturer
By Savannah Howe | Sep 23, 2021
Last month, the White House hosted an electric vehicle summit, where the future of the gasoline-alternative cars and fuel economy standards were the focus, but the company responsible for nearly three-quarters of all U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales was not invited.
WSJ: Facebook safety measures inconsistent across the globe
By Savannah Howe | Sep 21, 2021
One of the world's biggest social media giants may be acting negligently in its protection of overseas users to ensure that its markets in foreign nations continue to grow.
'Texas breeds innovation': Abbott congratulations Funk, Bezos on voyage Blue Origin space flight
By Savannah Howe | Jul 22, 2021
The Blue Origin voyage space mission broke two records in one trip.
'We hear you, and we're on it,' Austin city officials assure perturbed cyclists
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
City officials are working toward making Austin's streets more cyclist-friendly.
Save Austin Now anticipates 'overwhelming victory,' more city police officers
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
An advocacy group in Austin is working to see more blue in the city soon.
Retro video game lovers 'thrilled' for Classic Game Fest's return to Austin
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
People tend to love all things classic: classic cars, classic rock, classic movies.
City considers two sites for homeless encampments, 'future creation of affordable housing'
By Savannah Howe | Jul 21, 2021
The City of Austin is considering two different locations for potential homeless encampments.