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ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
Concerns Growing Over Cocaine Sharks Appearing In Texas Waters
New data has revealed sharks near the coast of Brazil has been found to have cocaine in their systems. Some in Texas are now concerned that cocaine sharks could appear in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Cocaine Sharks Possible In The State Of Texas?
Texas Lottery Confirms Huge Mega Millions Win in State Tuesday
Lottery players in the state of Texas from Sabine Pass in the southeast to El Pason in far west Texas to Amarillo up in the panhandle have been a little disappointed in Lady Luck over the past few days. It appears as if "the Lady" had taken a brief hiatus from bringing big-money lottery wins back to the Lone Star State. Lady Luck's hiatus in Texas, as of Tuesday night, is officially over.
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
Mark Mayfield: An authority on affordable housing for almost 40 years
Mark Mayfield stepped down as the chief executive officer of the Texas Housing Foundation on June 20 after 37 years of working on affordable housing issues in Texas. “It’s the only job I’ve ever had,” he said of his commitment to housing needs. It was the Marble...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blames VP Harris for ‘open border’ policy
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined KXAN for a 1-on-1 interview Monday where he discussed Vice President Kamala Harris, Houston power company CenterPoint's response to Hurricane Beryl and what's in store for the education savings account initiative during the 2025 Texas legislative session.
The Austin Chronic: The Taste of Texas Hemp Cup Wants You to Get Them High
At a boutique hemp farm in deep East Austin, I’m sitting around a conference table with Liz Grow (real name) and Geremy Greens (not real name) hitting a glass bong loaded with some freshly cured Lava Cake (real name), which is a hemp strain high in THCA. Grow, a...
Futronic USA to establish first US plant in Buda
BUDA — A project dubbed "Forward Motion" received the green light from the Buda City Council in June and then the Hays County Commissioners Court on July 16 in the form of tax breaks and other financial incentives. Futronic USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of motor vehicle transmission and powertrain parts and a supplier to Tesla, is setting its sights on the city of Buda for its first-ever U.S. location. The South Korean-based company is eyeing the acquisition of the former Fat Quarter building, spanning 66,250 square feet and situated on the west (southbound) side of IH-35, off Business Park Drive. The building acquisition is estimated at $11 million, with a capital investment of $17 million, which will include building improvements, fixtures and equipment. The company estimates it will create at least 200 jobs, with an average wage of $52,000 per year. The news has Buda Economic Development Corporation CEO Jennifer Storm excited. "Buda is about 20 miles from Tesla's manufacturing facility, Giga Texas, making us perfectly positioned for Tesla suppliers like Futronic,” Storm said. "At full build-out, Futronic is planned to employ 350 high-paying positions in our community, which would make Buda's largest employer,” Buda EDC Assistant Director Shannon Mumley said. “This is huge! Buda has a skilled workforce, with a school district that provides robust CTE programming, so this is a real asset for not only our economy, but for families and future generations." The EDC Incentive Task Force recommended, and council approved, providing $600,000 to encourage job creation. Commissioners approved an undisclosed amount via a Chapter 381 Incentive Agreement, which, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office, allows counties to negotiate directly with developers and businesses to provide incentives encouraging developers to build in their jurisdictions. Futronic wants to begin finishing out the space by the third quarter of 2024 and begin production a year later, in 2025. Futronic started in 1993 in automotive electronics. Since then, it has been supplying various types of motors, actuators and controllers to global automotive companies and continues to develop new products through creative and innovative technology and continuous growth.
Austin police arrest suspect in 'jugging' robbery of 80-year-old man
Austin police arrested a 22-year-old man Tuesday in connection with a "jugging" robbery that targeted an 80-year-old man who had just left a bank. Christopher Phillips was taken into custody within hours of the robbery, which happened around 12:40 p.m. in the 7300 block of Inspiration Drive in east Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Twisters is blowing away the box office we chat with Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones
The summer's newest blockbuster "Twisters" is *blowing* away the box office and taking theatres *by storm*. The "Twister" sequel stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell. You probably know by now that Glen is from none other than Austin, Texas, but did you know he actually has a connection to us right here at CBS Austin?
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