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'This is an exciting growth opportunity for us both': Central Texas United Way chapters merge
By Zachary Richter | Jan 7, 2022
United Way for Greater Austin and United Way of Williamson County on Jan. 5 announced a merger between the two Central Texas chapters.
Personal finance website ranks Austin 5th best city in U.S. for job opportunities
By Austin Journal Reports | Jan 5, 2022
Austin rated fifth among 182 U.S. cities in a study by the personal finance website WalletHub that ranked the cities’ job-market strength based on indicators such as employment growth and starting pay.
'Solar power, clean energy is something that we should be incentivizing': PEC establishes new solar buyback rates
By David Hutton | Jan 4, 2022
Members of the Pedernales Electric Co-Op, who voluntarily switched to solar power for their homes, will soon be getting less money back for the power they don’t use.
Tellus Equipment Solutions 'extremely excited' to expand with store opening in Austin
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 28, 2021
Tellus Equipment Solutions announced last week that they will be expanding their operations with the opening of a new store in Austin, Texas.
Average gas price in Texas is just under $2.90 per gallon, new AAA report finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Dec 23, 2021
Texans on average now pay a shade under $2.90 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, the lowest average gas price among all 50 states, according to a report from AAA Texas.
Austin's unemployment rate hits pandemic low of 3.2%
By David Beasley | Dec 23, 2021
Austin's unemployment rate for November was down to a pandemic low of 3.2%, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Austin residents’ median credit card debt now exceeds $2,800, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Dec 16, 2021
The median credit card debt for Austin residents now stands at $2,848, the 19th highest level of debt among 182 large U.S. cities, according to an analysis by the personal finance website WalletHub.
Critics call Capital Metro's new $200,000 logo 'gratuitous and underwhelming'
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 9, 2021
Austin's Capital Metro public transportation system is overhauling its logo with a redesign that cost nearly $200,000.
'Having a carbon neutral airport is a significant milestone for our city': Austin airport achieves carbon neutrality
By John Kelly | Dec 8, 2021
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the latest airport in North America to achieve carbon neutrality.
'The largest foreign direct investment in the state of Texas': Samsung to build $17 billion chip plant in Taylor
By Glenn Minnis | Dec 3, 2021
Samsung has announced plans to erect a $17 billion chip plant in Taylor in hopes the company will address the chip shortage now sweeping the country.
Clean energy job growth in Texas outpaces most other states
By Austin Journal Reports | Nov 17, 2021
Texas came in 10th in a new study by the news and opinion website 24/7 Wall St. that ranked all 50 states in terms of their clean energy job growth from 2018 to 2020.
Torchy’s CEO Hart retires after leading ‘one of the hottest brands’
By Tamara Browning | Nov 11, 2021
The chief executive officer of a “fast-casual restaurant” that focuses on serving tacos has retired after being with the company for nearly four years.
'Texas has a lot of advantages': Texas named a leader in renewable energy
By John Kelly | Nov 5, 2021
Texas added a lot of renewable energy power in the third quarter of 2021. In fact, more than any other state in the third quarter: 1,679 megawatts. No other state even came close to this number.
Texas Fabco, Tap Rock exchanging legal volleys in court
By David Hutton | Oct 20, 2021
In a legal back-and-forth, Round Mountain-based Texas Fabco Solutions has filed a counter lawsuit against Tap Rock Operating LLC, alleging that the oil and gas company violated health, safety and environmental regulations at several New Mexico facilities.
Produce delivery service helps Austin residents, one 'Good Apple' at a time
By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021
The CEO of Good Apple, an Austin-based produce delivery service, is taking aim to eliminate food insecurity by addressing mobility and transportation barriers.
New York City's Witter Family Office expands into Austin, 'reflection of the economic growth that we are witnessing in the region'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 17, 2021
The New York City-based Witter Family Office, which specializes in investments of various types, announced that they will be expanding into Austin, saying that the strategic move into the progressive Texas city will be beneficial for all involved.
'This is the final straw': Tesla headquarters moves to Austin
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2021
Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems intent on making good on the company’s recent threats to bolt Silicon Valley for the Texas area.
Warrior Companion launches initiative to ‘help heroes deal with daily routines with the help of service animals’
By Karla Florez | Oct 11, 2021
Warrior Companion has committed to connecting disabled veterans with pet insurance for service animals to facilitate their daily routines.
'This is a critical time': Texas Restaurant Association appoints new executives to its board of directors
By Karla Florez | Oct 11, 2021
The Texas Restaurant Association recently unveiled multiple new additions to its team of leading executives.
Virtual mental health organization makes Texas expansion as the state has 'lack of mental health resources'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 10, 2021
A virtual mental health clinic is expanding its services to Texas.