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State ponders overhaul of the electric grid, hopes to 'reallocate payments to most reliable source of power'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 13, 2021
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
By Trina Thomas | Aug 13, 2021
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
By Art Benavidez | Aug 13, 2021
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
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 11, 2021
New Texas law requires hotels and motels to train employees to look for signs
New law equips Texas hotels to help 'eliminate human trafficking’
By Rachel Lorenz | Aug 11, 2021
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
By Press Release | Aug 11, 2021
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
New poll shows more than 80% Americans 'worried' about China's influence
By Christina Heath | Aug 6, 2021
A new poll by the Convention of States Action, with The Trafalgar Group in partnership, shows in surveys done July 12 and July 13 of over 1,000 likely 2022 election voters, that 81% of Americans are concerned about the influence of China in the U.S.
Austin has third highest average lot size among largest U.S. cities, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Aug 6, 2021
The average residential lot in Austin is 8,629 square feet, the third largest property size among the 20 largest cities in the nation, according to a new analysis based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
Texas, Connecticut's voting laws share common ground despite one being called an 'assault on democracy'
By Karla Florez | Aug 5, 2021
Texas has fallen under scrutiny after being accused of practicing voter suppression, but similar voting laws in Connecticut indicate the commonality in state guidelines across the country.
Op-ed: Emergency policies have to come to an end
By Charles Blain, president of the Urban Reform Institute | Aug 5, 2021
The adage “never let a good crisis go to waste” is one that has been embraced by officials in Texas and across the country over the last 18 months.
Doggett: 'Not getting vaccinated gives COVID the room in needs to evolve'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 4, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) is motivating others to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the Delta variant continues to spread.
Poll shows Americans believe parents should 'take action' if CRT is taught in school
By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021
A recent poll shows that most Americans believe parents should take action to oppose critical race theory if it is present in their children's schools.
Longhorn Network could be off air with Texas exit to SEC
By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 1, 2021
With Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 to join the Southeast Conference (SEC), the Longhorn Network (LHN), a partnership between the University of Texas and ESPN that has been on the air since 2011, could soon be a thing of the past.
'Six-man is who we are': Faith Academy takes first place in six-man football tournament
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
Faith Academy of Marble Falls has taken home first place in the Super Centex Six-Man Shootout, a tournament targeted toward football programs which play 6-on-6 football during the fall season.
'This is a post-pandemic recovery': McCaul criticizes new CDC advisory to wear masks again
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 1, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Austin) has criticized the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Austin’s ICRC wants to ‘impact city government’ by seeking community input on redistricting maps
By Tamara Browning | Aug 1, 2021
Austin’s Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission invites community input in redrawing the 10 city council districts as the summer schedule of public forums continues.
Patrick forms committee ‘to study the athletic and economic impact’ of UT’s exit from Big 12
By Tamara Browning | Aug 1, 2021
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s formation of a committee studying college sports’ future in Texas after The University of Texas at Austin announced plans to leave the Big 12 Conference for the Southeastern Conference apparently is visionary.
Abbott plans to 'keep calling special sessions' until every emergency item is addressed
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 1, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott said he vows to call special sessions after Texas Democratic lawmakers fled to Washington, D.C. to stop a vote on an election security bill.
Seliger files bill to end Abbott's line-item veto authority, says Abbott's decision to withhold legislative funding 'punishes regular hard-working folks'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has made good on his threat to withhold legislative funding in response to the second Democratic walkout on election security legislation.
'A remarkable Texan': Abbott mourns loss of ZZ Top rocker Dusty Hill
By John Sammon | Aug 1, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the passing of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, a Texas resident, was a great loss to the state and the music world, while bandmates and fans eulogized him as a unique artist.