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Texas Public Policy Foundation policy director: 'The Public Utility Commission must implement a strong statewide reliability standard'
By David Beasley | Jun 2, 2022
With the national media highlighting the possibility of rolling electrical blackouts this summer, Brent Bennett, a policy director with the Texas Public Policy Foundation said an over-reliance on renewable energy is the cause of the instability.
Chef on new Japanese sandwich shop: 'A lot of people support small business'
By John Suayan | Jun 2, 2022
Most people don't associate sandwiches with Japanese cuisine, but one Austin business owner wants to dispel that notion, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.
Paxton: 'I am not going to let Google succeed in deceiving Texans'
By John Suayan | May 20, 2022
The State of Texas' lead legal counsel amended a lawsuit against Google to assert the company's "incognito mode" on its Chrome browser runs afoul of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Greenburg on sexual assault lawsuit against Austin hotel: 'It was something that was completely preventable'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
A female student at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) has brought a lawsuit against a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in North Austin on claims she was sexually assaulted on the premises, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.
TPPF: Power grid changes are still necessary
By Press Release | May 18, 2022
This week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released its Summer 2022 Seasonal Assessment, demonstrating their confidence in the ability of the state’s power grid to meet peak demand.
Austin City Limits Music Festival unveils 2022 lineup, commences ticket sales: 'Let's get the party started, y'all!'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2022
Ticket sales are underway for the City of Austin's signature fall event, the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival, according to reports from media outlets in the state capital.
Energy expert Gitt: 'Texas seems to be following in California's footsteps' in pursuit of costly intermittent energy sources
By Andy Nghiem | May 8, 2022
As Texas leans more toward green energy sources, the IER recently analyzed federal energy land lease policies and noted that an overreliance on renewable energy has contributed to California's extremely high energy prices.
James on semiconductor facility's renewable energy switch: 'Infineon is strongly committed to climate protection by reducing its own footprint'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
Infineon Technologies's semiconductor facility in Austin will make the transition to 100% renewable power, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Central Texas rancher on free land offer to Musk: 'We think this is a place to have new technology'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2022
The purported agreement billionaire Elon Musk reached with Twitter to purchase the social media giant for about $44 billion has given one Austin-area rancher an idea.
Nelson on barbershop's upcoming departure: 'It’s a part of you that probably will never be the same'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
A barbershop that has become a University of Texas institution in its own right will close this summer and enter an uncertain future, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Abbott on state’s plan to be energy leader: Renewable energy ‘tied with Texas’ prosperity’
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 25, 2022
Texas is planning to overtake California as the renewable energy leader in the U.S. within the next three years, but the state will need to boost battery capacity to fully take advantage of the benefits of green energy.
Favor's Bath on app's unique job offering: 'We're excited for our new Chief Taco Officer'
By John Suayan | Apr 22, 2022
A Texas-based on-demand delivery app announced a job opening on Thursday (April 21) that appeals to lovers of a classic staple of Mexican cuisine.
Credit union CEO on workplace accolade: 'We are passionate about changing lives'
By John Suayan | Apr 22, 2022
Austin-based University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has earned its second consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.
Kyle mayor Mitchell on proposed pedestrian tunnel: 'It seems like it's going to be quite economical'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
The Austin suburb of Kyle and billionaire Elon Musk's The Boring Company have begun discussions on a proposed pedestrian tunnel, per Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Scott on business's new corporate holiday: 'A day for our employees to take the time to celebrate themselves and their families'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2022
Austin-based jewelry company Kendra Scott has designated the day after Mother's Day a corporate holiday, a press release said.
Texas official asks Abbott to stop border inspections: 'This policy will hurt Texas and American consumers'
By Art Benavidez | Apr 14, 2022
Mexican truckers at the South Texas border have formed a blockade in protest of Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to have Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers inspect the trucks.
Environmentalists' push for 'net zero' draws warnings from Global Warming Policy Foundation
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 14, 2022
With gas prices on the rise, inflation out of control and Russia’s stranglehold over Europe’s energy supply on the front page, Americans are more aware than ever of the need for energy. However, critics allege that progressive climate alarmists are continuing their crusade to destroy our most affordable, reliable sources of energy and push “net zero” at all costs.
NBA legend O'Neal on eatery's expansion into Austin: 'We’re about to expand quickly, swiftly and correctly'
By John Suayan | Apr 7, 2022
Shaquille O'Neal's storied basketball career began in Texas when the 7-foot-1 star manned the paint for Cole High School in San Antonio. More than 30 years, four NBA titles and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement later, the 50-year-old O'Neal, famously known as "Shaq," is returning to the Lone Star State with his fast-casual restaurant brand, “Big Chicken.”
Temple joining the Metaverse with 900K-sf data center
By Press Release | Apr 7, 2022
Meta Platforms Inc. is planning a 900,000-sf data center on 393 acres off N.W. H K Dodgen Loop and Industrial Blvd.
Adler on new KLM service: 'Austin becomes an increasingly international city'
By John Suayan | Apr 1, 2022
Two years after its initial announcement, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the flagship carrier of the Netherlands, commenced non-stop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Monday (March 28), according to a City of Austin press release.