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Divers off Texas coast lost at sea for 36 hours, rescued by Coast Guard
MATAGORDA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two divers were rescued after being lost at sea for over 36 hours off the Texas coast. On Wednesday afternoon, Sector Corpus Christi watch standers received word that the two divers were last seen on the surface of “unfavorable weather conditions,” the Coast Guard announced. The divers were not seen again […]
Williamson County investigates in-custody death of Austin man found unresponsive in his cell
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Authorities are investigating the in-custody death of 44-year-old Cassis Griffin, of Austin, who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Williamson County Jail. Griffin, booked on April 23, 2024, for a felony DWI case and awaiting transport to a state facility, was discovered by...
2 Austin-area businesses named finalists for H-E-B's 'Quest for Texas Best'
AUSTIN, Texas — Two small businesses from the Austin area are among 10 finalists for H-E-B's 2024 "Quest for Texas Best" competition. Birria Queen's Birria Seasoning Bombs and Certified Country Lemonade's Frozen Lemonade & Sweet Tea are representing Austin in the finals. The Birria Seasoning Bombs – which resemble...
'Our units will fill up' | Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas is expanding its neurocritical care unit
AUSTIN, Texas — On Friday, Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas held a celebration and ribbon cutting, in celebration of the medical center's expansion. The hospital's neurocritical care unit is receiving another 15 beds, bringing its total to 30 beds. Shahed Toossi, the Medical Director of the Neurocritical Care Unit, says there has been an increase in need for this care over the past two decades.
Round 2 of the Irish Illustrated Dunk Contest
Once again, we've embedded the videos for individual matchups below. Beneath each video, there's also a Google Form where fans can vote on each winner. You may also watch the highlight reels and vote for Round 2 matchups on the Irish Illustrated Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and YouTube accounts.
Austin's city manager wants "additional time" to consider police chief finalists
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax says he’ll take more time to consider which one of two finalists will move forward in the city’s search for its next police chief, aiming to not rush the process.
New menu items coming to Fast Friends Beer Co. as culinary leader changes
Fast Friends Beer Co. opened May 26 at 7313 N. I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Southwest Austin brewery Fast Friends Beer Company announced a new leader of the culinary program July 1. Laura Cristina Licona, a Michelin-trained chef with 15 years of experience, will head the menu. Some...
Candidates for office can spend campaign money on event tickets. But on clothing? Not so fast.
Austin mayoral candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido may have violated campaign finance rules by spending nearly $400 of her campaign finance contributions on clothing and beauty supplies. The rules are used to hold candidates and officeholders accountable for how they raise money and what they are spending it on. But campaign...
Parks board to ask Council to explain why it bypassed public input on a Lady Bird Lake boat rental concession
Members of the Parks and Recreation Board said Monday they will ask City Council to reexamine a 2019 ordinance that circumvented public input to allow an adventure excursion company to operate a boating concession on Lady Bird Lake. The request for Council reconsideration may be futile, board members also acknowledged....
Audit committee wants to keep a close eye on upcoming bond packages
The City Council Audit and Finance Committee wants staff to deliver quarterly updates to all relevant City Council committees on all projects being considered for Austin’s next bond package – mainly related to climate change and the effects of severe weather. At Monday’s meeting, members of the committee...
Uptown Sports Club and Meanwhile Brewing Co. Bring Custom Brews and Guest Chefs for Backyard BBQ Summer Series
The four-part series features pitmasters Aaron Franklin and Evan Leroy, chefs Fiore Tedesco and Davis Turner and sweets from Bésame and Tiny Pies. AUSTIN, TEXAS – Austin mainstays Uptown Sports Club and Meanwhile Brewing Co. announce a four-part summer backyard barbecue series, bringing together chefs, Meanwhile brewmasters and live music to offer a laid-back, approachable culinary experience reminiscent of the classic summer shindig. The limited series will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 2, Aug. 23, Sept. 6 and Sept. 20, with the event location rotating between Uptown Sports Club in East Austin and Meanwhile in South Austin. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase here.
UT College of Pharmacy program is looking to expand patient access
The College of Pharmacy is in the beginning stages of creating a collaborative program called Texas PharmCare, which will help combat barriers and allow pharmacists to easily access medical information necessary to assist patients with obtaining needed medication treatment. Samuel Poloyac, dean of the College of Pharmacy, shared the program’s...
Olive Garden owners to buy Mexican restaurant chain for $605M
The owner of several high-profile chain restaurants is adding another brand to its portfolio. Darden Restaurants, Inc., which also owns Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, recently announced it will acquire Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. in a $605 million deal, according to a news release.
Staying in his lane: Texas alumni swimmer Carson Foster will swim for gold in Paris
In only a few days, Texas alumni swimmer Carson Foster will swim in Paris in the 200 and 400m individual medley as a first-time Olympian. But, it was only a few years ago when Foster was at the lowest point in his career. “(The) 2021 Trials was probably the hardest...
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