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Texas Storm Chasers Capture Glorious Tornado On Camera
Texas is no stranger to tornados and usually they are terrifying, but storm chasers in Silverton, TX managed to catch an absolute beauty of a Texas Twister on camera. On average, Texas has over 100 tornados a year, the most of any other state in the country by far. The tornado captured in this video was even more spectacular than the rest, check it out!
Texas attorney general going after 3rd border nonprofit that helps migrants
The same day that a court struck down a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate a popular faith-based nonprofit that helps migrants on the South Texas border, Paxton's office asked for a hearing to depose another NGO that also assists asylum seekers in South Texas, Border Report has learned.
Man in custody after East Austin SWAT callout
AUSTIN, Texas — A man is in police custody after a SWAT incident that happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Ludlow Terrace, near Cameron Road and Interstate Highway 35 in East Austin. According to the Austin Police Department, officers received a call for a disturbance in that neighborhood. SWAT...
Steve Sarkisian announces unfortunate personal news
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian announced some sad personal news in an Instagram post on Friday night. The post Steve Sarkisian announces unfortunate personal news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
How Houstonians can voice concerns to CenterPoint for ‘chaos and frustration’ during Hurricane Beryl
On Monday, lawmakers in Austin are planning to question leaders for CenterPoint Energy on the company’s performance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. There is also a state-ordered investigation into the company’s actions amid the storm, and the company must provide Texas Governor Greg Abbott with a full report on what went wrong during Beryl by the end of the year.
Lake Travis rises 6-plus feet in 4 days
Lake Travis is up 6.77 feet as of 9 a.m. Friday, July 26, due to the abnormal summer flooding of the Llano River, which began Monday. The lake, which is also reservoir, is now at its highest level since October 2022, but it’s still not full. The Llano River...
5 key recruits impressed by Texas's late July bash event
Elite five-star San Antonio (TX) Alamo Heights athlete Michael Terry was one of the top-ranked visitors from the 2025 class on campus for the pool party/BBQ bash yesterday. Terry was one of the early arrivals for the bash event yesterday afternoon, and he stuck around until the evening. Texas was...
License plate readers helping Austin police catch criminals
AUSTIN, Texas - License plate readers are back, and the Austin Police Department is using the technology, located throughout the city, to catch criminals. Just this week, they said the city’s camera systems helped officers arrest men accused of violent crimes. "The ability for individuals, any of us, to...
KOOP’s Monthly DJ Night – August 1 at community garden
Join us on the first Thursday of each month at KOOP’s monthly DJ Night at community garden in east Austin. This month, we’re throwing a Disco Party with KOOP DJs Free Skate (Four on the Floor) and KOOP’s newest programmer Bryan Patrick spinning fun disco tunes from 7 to 11. Don’t miss it!
UT Expands Support for Students in Rural Communities
Students in small towns and rural communities across America graduate high school at roughly the same rate as students in metro areas, but they are only half as likely to graduate from a selective college or university. Because of distance and cost, college admissions offices aren’t as present in small towns and rural communities, and students in those areas are less likely to receive admissions and financial aid information or attend recruitment events on campuses.
Texas Wide receiver Ryan Wingo's 2024 snapshot profile
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo heads into his freshman season with high expectations. The former All-American was ranked as the second-best wide receiver in his recruiting class in Missouri by 247Sports. In Wingo, the Longhorns have a player who provides lots of versatility. He was a dual-threat athlete in...
Keller ISD to Ban Student Cell Phone Use During School Day
The Keller Independent School District (ISD) will ban cell phones throughout the entire school day in the upcoming school year. Superintendent Tracy Johnson presented the proposed policy in a report at the school board meeting on Thursday, July 25.
Sidewalk robots bring future of delivery to Austin neighborhood
AUSTIN, Texas — Avride, a leader in autonomous transportation technology, is making waves in the world of delivery with its fleet of six-wheeled robots now navigating the sidewalks of the Mueller neighborhood in east Austin. The company, which originated in Russia as Yandex, has rebranded and set its sights on revolutionizing the last mile of delivery.
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