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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.
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.