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Most U.S residents 'disapprove' of vaccine shaming, poll finds

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.


Absent Texas Democrats still collect per diem during special sessions at the cost of Texas taxpayers

In July, 61 Texas House Democrats left Texas for Washington, D.C. to avoid voting on a reform bill. As they remain absent, representatives are still being paid their per diem.


City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Will Meet Aug. 26

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Will Meet at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 26.


Honest Elections Project's Snead: U.S. House will 'weaponize progressive litigation machine' under guise of fighting voter discrimination

House Democrats said they will vote next week on legislation that would require certain states to preclear changes to their voting laws with federal authorities.


'It shows the legislative process works': TPPF applauds work of Texas Senate on election legislation

The Texas Senate’s approval of sweeping election legislation last week was a civics lesson for House Democrats who a month earlier fled the state to prevent the measures from making it to the governor, said Chad Ennis, senior fellow for the Election Protection Project at the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation.


Austin office market rebounds to pre-COVID status

Austin has had 42 properties exchanged in 2021 — approximately almost 80% of the number of deals completed last year.


McCaul refers to crisis in Afghanistan as 'a stain' on Biden's presidency

Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul, who leads Republicans on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, posted a scathing tweet on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.


'It's really good to know your history': Texas panel cites errors, dangers of critical race theory

Critical race theory has doubters who think its view on race relations in the United States are both unfounded and dangerous.


Former UT Regent Wallace Hall to match Crime Stopper reward for arrest of missing state lawmakers

Former University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall intends to match the reward offered by the Texas Government Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of State Representatives who are missing from the House Chamber.


Op-ed: ERCOT’s Roadmap to a California-style electricity market

In the aftermath of February’s Great Texas Blackout, there has been much consternation and confusion.


Crime Stopper Organization offers $2,500 reward for whereabouts of missing Democratic lawmakers

The Texas-based office of Government Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of lawmakers who have fled the state House chamber.


Home schooling, already on rise in Texas, increased during COVID-19 pandemic due to 'concerns of health, safety and curriculum'

Home-schooling has been on the rise in Texas since the final years of the 20th Century and received an additional boost with the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused families to reconsider their educational choices.


Texas secures top rank in state-by-state oil production study

Texas produced 1.78 billion barrels of oil last year, a total that accounts for 43% of America’s domestic petroleum output, according to a new study by Visual Capitalist, an online publisher of data on global markets, technology and energy.


Austin implements policies to bring back families of color, reverse historical 'displacement caused by the city and other government entities'

The City of Austin is trying to bring black and brown families back to the East Austin area in an effort to slow gentrification in the region.


State ponders overhaul of the electric grid, hopes to 'reallocate payments to most reliable source of power'

The February winter storm that exposed weaknesses in the state’s electrical grid, leaving much of the state’s residents to deal with subzero temperatures without electricity, could soon be overhauled.


'It's the right time': Westlake football coach to retire after 2021 season

Westlake Head Football Coach Todd Dodge announced his retirement, stating that the 2021 football season will be his last at the Texas high school and that "It's the right time."


'History repeats itself': UT alum Crouser wins gold, breaks record in shot put

A University of Texas alumni athlete had a stellar week at the Tokyo Olympics as he garnered a medal and broke a record in the process.


Hotel staff, guests can 'make a tremendous difference' in the fight against human trafficking

New Texas law requires hotels and motels to train employees to look for signs


New law equips Texas hotels to help 'eliminate human trafficking’

Training has begun in preparation for a new Texas law aimed at increasing awareness and prevention of human trafficking.


REE Automotive will open its U.S. headquarters and first integration center in Austin as it prepares for production in 2023

REE Automotive LTD [NASDAQ: “REE”], a leader in e-Mobility, today announced that it will open its U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas to address the growing U.S. market demand for mission-specific EVs from delivery and logistics companies, Mobility-as-a-Service and new technology players