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BlackRock blacklisted: Texas comptroller lists companies engaged in 'doublespeak,' 'boycott of energy companies'
By David Beasley | Aug 25, 2022
In response to legislation passed last year, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced his office's list of financial companies that boycott the oil and gas industry.
American, JetBlue suspend non-stop flights from AUS: 'Hoping to see a return some time in 2023'
By John Suayan | Aug 17, 2022
A legacy carrier and a low-cost carrier have suspended non-stop routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Vegas on new role as ERCOT head: 'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
By John Suayan | Aug 17, 2022
The operator of Texas’ energy grid named its new chief executive officer (CEO) and president on Tuesday, according to a press release.
DispatchHealth rolls out 'cost-effective and convenient' at-home medical care to Austin patients
By Lucas Nava | Aug 15, 2022
DispatchHealth, an in-home medical provider, announced Monday the rollout of on-demand urgent and emergent medical care to Austin patients
Ball on $45 million award for Sandy Hook parents: 'Speech is free. Lies, you pay for'
By John Suayan | Aug 8, 2022
A day after he was ordered to pay $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a 6-year-old boy who lost his life in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, conservative commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered by the same jury to pay the plaintiffs at least $45 million in punitive damages, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Bankston on $4 million award for Sandy Hook parents: 'It’s been a long journey'
By John Suayan | Aug 4, 2022
An Austin jury determined on Thursday that conservative commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay over $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a six-year-old boy who lost his life in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Terminal operator sues city over eminent domain vote: 'It is the taking of a business'
By John Suayan | Aug 3, 2022
More than a month after the Austin City Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), the terminal’s operator has filed a lawsuit, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Energy watchdog says electricity provider's profits are 'costing Texans billions'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 28, 2022
The big payday for one of the largest energy providers in Texas amid the ongoing heat wave and calls for energy conservation is far from market driven, a business energy watchdog told the Austin Journal
Residents lodge complaints against UT luxury housing complex: 'There was rat feces everywhere'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2022
University of Texas at Austin (UT) students who reside at The Standard claim the new luxury housing complex is rife with various problems, per a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.
Energy Alliance policy director: 'All Texas has to do is let the market work'
By David Beasley | Jul 21, 2022
Bill Peacock, policy director of the Energy Alliance, is criticizing the recent restructuring of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
Evidence mounts that lithium producers for EVs plan to explore 'in a Chinese region tied to slave labor'
By David Beasley | Jul 21, 2022
In a July 18 tweet, Brian Gitt called attention to the link between lithium batteries for electric vehicles and Chinese slave labor.
Favor Delivery appoints a Chief Taco Officer: 'Our goal was to find someone who has a genuine passion for tacos'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2022
Texas-based on-demand delivery service Favor Delivery recently announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Taco Officer.
Study finds decline in reliability and affordability caused by politicization of the Texas electricity market
By Press Release | Jul 18, 2022
The Energy Alliance on July 14 released a new study, The Decline and Fall of Reliability, Affordability, and Competition in ERCOT, that explains the connection between political interference and the decline in generation adequacy and reliability in the Texas grid.
Expert questions wind energy: 'Wind turbines don't generate power when we need it most'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2022
Energy expert Brian Gitt recently questioned the reliability of wind energy, citing a report by consulting economist Edgardo Sepulveda that was posted on Twitter.
Every Texan’s Lavine: Rush for Chapter 313 tax breaks similar to ‘1889 - Oklahoma Land Rush for free land’
By Tamara Browning | Jun 22, 2022
Companies are rushing to gain approval for their projects before a law expires on Dec. 31 that allows public school districts in Texas to offer tax incentives for businesses that invest in their communities.
Private aviation company head on eminent domain vote: 'Closure of the South Terminal will kill ultra-low-cost carrier service from Austin'
By John Suayan | Jun 21, 2022
The CEO of a private aviation company that operates the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) expressed criticism on Thursday toward the Austin City Council's vote to consider employing eminent domain to acquire the terminal, Austin CBS affiliate KEYE reported.
Austin snack bar company tabs Tebow as chief mission officer: 'I immediately fell in love with NuSkool Snacks the moment I tasted them'
By John Suayan | Jun 16, 2022
NuSkool Snacks, an Austin-based company that specializes in keto-friendly, low-sugar snack bars, has named former National Football League (NFL) quarterback and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow as its chief mission officer, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Energy Expert Brian Gitt: 'Wall Street banks benefit most from wind & solar power'
By John Kelly | Jun 14, 2022
Energy Expert Brian Gitt voiced alarm on Twitter about renewable subsidies mainly helping major banks.
Beard on new Luling Buc-ee's store: 'We are humbled to have this opportunity to strengthen our roots in Texas'
By John Suayan | Jun 14, 2022
Buc-ee's has introduced plans to build a 75,000-square-foot store in the Hill Country city of Luling, which will be its largest location, per the website CultureMap Austin, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Energy consultant on ERCOT approval for all outages: ‘A small understanding of the issues often results in a poor outcome’
By Zachary Richter | Jun 7, 2022
ERCOT’s board recently approved a staff proposal that gives ERCOT full control over outage requests, drawing a rebuke from energy consultant Neil McAndrews.