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Austin-based indie psychedelic music collective Molecular Steve talks new album, upcoming ACL music festival performance
Originally a father-son duo, Austin-based indie psychedelic musical group Molecular Steve comprises nine former members of esteemed Austin bands including Prescott Curlywolf, The Damnations and The Meat Puppets. Their debut self-titled album released July 19 through Athens, Georgia-based Strolling Bones Records. With an identity rooted in the Austin music scene, the group will perform at ACL Music Festival weekend two in September.
Man escapes custody, leads police on high-speed pursuit
BERTRAM, Texas — A man in Burnett County Sheriff's Office custody escaped from bailiffs at the North Courthouse Annex in Bertram, Texas, just before noon today, leading authorities on a high-speed chase. The escapee fled eastbound in a white Honda SUV, reaching speeds over 100 mph as he approached...
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.
How a small communications satellite changed the way we get our news today
AUSTIN, Texas — In the summer of 1962, the world was teetering on the brink of a new era. In the cold void of space, above Earth’s atmosphere, the Telstar communication satellite had begun its celestial journey. Launched by Bell Labs in conjunction with NASA and AT&T, Telstar...
Texas Exes honor Nick Pesina, present scholarships
It was a room full of burnt orange as Longhorns celebrated all things Texas on Thursday night at Hollytree Country Club. The Texas Exes Tyler-Smith County Chapter 2024 Scholarship Dinner hosted Texas All-America and World Series champion Keith Moreland, honored Nick Pesina, heard from Inside Texas' Justin Wells and awarded scholarships to future and present Longhorns.
Texas makes final 4 for 5-Star 2025 W Grace Knox
According to On3's Talia Goodman, the elite five-star 2025 Rancho Cucamonga (CA) Etiwanda wing Grace Knox included Texas women's basketball among her top four finalist schools on July 26. The other three schools that rounded out Knox's top four finalist schools are the Tennessee Lady Vols, LSU Tigers, and USC Trojans. Although Texas cracked the top group of finalist schools for Knox, she has yet to schedule an official visit to see head coach Vic Schaefer and the Longhorns. Knox has scheduled official visits to LSU, Tennessee, and USC for August and September. "Being able to bond with the coach...
Man arrested, charged after allegedly stealing over 300 pieces of mail from over 100 addresses
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) arrested a man after discovering more than 300 pieces of stolen mail from over 110 addresses, as well as two counterfeit USPS Arrow Keys in his possession. According to an affidavit obtained by KVUE, police were dispatched to the 900 block...
Madi Mintenko Breaks 1:00 For First Time With 58.73 100 Fly In Austin, #15 15-16 All-Time
LCM (50 meters) 16 year old Madi Mintenko posted a huge swim on night 3 in Austin winning the 100 fly in a 58.73. That was a big personal best for the Virginia commit (2025) as her old best time was a 1:00.25 that she swam just last week at the Colorado State Championships. Mintenko’s time sits at #15 15-16 age group all-time, notably two spots ahead of new World Record holder in the event Gretchen Walsh who swam a 58.84 in 2019.
Concerns over ballot secrecy cause Williamson County to consider pre-numbered paper ballots
Marcia Watson speaking at the Citizens Defending Freedom press conference after the July 2 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. (Courtesy Citizens Defending Freedom) In an effort to address concerns over ballot secrecy and to comply with a recent election advisory from the Texas State Secretary, The Williamson County Elections Board will consider changes to how ballots are numbered.
Gone Cold | The 1990 disappearance of Deanna Merryfield
KILLEEN, Texas — This week marks 34 years since 13-year-old Deanna Merryfield disappeared in the middle of the night in Killeen in 1990. For her family, that's 34 years of living with unanswered questions. "It's been really hard not having answers... just not knowing," Melissa Twardowski, Deanna's youngest sister,...
Unique Washeteria opens in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - If you want to get some laundry done while enjoying a refreshing daiquiri check out this new business in Bryan. Sip N Wash gives its customers the ability to use their state-of-the-art washer and dryers while enjoying many flavors. The laundromat is Aggie-owned and operated by...
Bryan-College Station EMS team receives award for saving rural Grimes County man’s life
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - A team of emergency medical personnel were honored Friday after saving a man’s life at a College Station hospital. St. Joseph Health’s 9-1-1 dispatcher Noah Miles, and paramedics Aaron Clark and Robert Burroughs received awards for saving the life of Grimes County man, Eddie Eppler at the St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital three months ago. Eppler awarded each of the team members their own life saving award.
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