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Pet of the Week: Meet Prince!
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Sep 29, 2021
This week’s Pet of the Week features Prince, a 1-year-old Pyrenees/Border Collie/Anatolian Shepherd mix who’s ready to be your best friend!
Pet of the Week: Meet Dax!
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Sep 22, 2021
This week’s Pet of the Week features Dax! He is a puppy shepherd mix looking for his forever home.
Peacock: Renewable energy could cost Texas 'billions'
By David Hutton | Sep 20, 2021
Renewable energy continues to be championed by its supporters as a low-cost alternative to other energy options, but the final price tag may prove to be a financial disaster for taxpayers.
Austin area 'We Are Blood' to help with nationwide blood shortage
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
An Austin area blood provider is partnering with other states to help address nationwide blood shortage.
'We need to work together': Austin area COVID-19 deaths surpass 1,000
By Hayley Flynn | Sep 15, 2021
As of Sept. 8, 1,000 people in Austin-Travis County, Texas, have died from COVID-19, according to Austin Public Health.
Average Texas residents pay nearly $120,000 in lifetime interest fees, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Aug 19, 2021
Average Texans will pay $119,349 in interest payments over their lifetimes, below the U.S. average of $130,462, according to a new analysis from Self.com, a company that helps consumers build credit and savings.
Most U.S residents 'disapprove' of vaccine shaming, poll finds
By Karla Florez | Aug 19, 2021
Though the majority of Texas residents support the COVID-19 vaccine, a recent study suggests many American supporters firmly oppose negative commentary about those who have chosen not to get vaccinated.
Doggett: 'Not getting vaccinated gives COVID the room in needs to evolve'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 4, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) is motivating others to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the Delta variant continues to spread.
Over 81% of Americans feel 'pride' or 'patriotism' as Olympic Games commence, poll finds
By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2021
A recent poll shows that Americans are prideful and patriotic when thinking of the U.S. flag as the Olympic Games in Tokyo commence.
Lady Bird Johnson exhibit opens at LBJ Presidential Library in Austin
By Christina Heath | Jul 21, 2021
A new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, wife of 36th U.S. president Lyndon Baines Johnson, has opened at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin.
Austin finishes 19th on fitness ranking of 100 largest U.S. cities
By Austin Journal Reports | Jul 20, 2021
Austin ranks 19th in a study by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation that examines the physical fitness of the nation’s largest cities.