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The Week that Was (8/12/24)
On this episode of The Week that Was, the Advertising Specialty Institute and PRINTING United Alliance are now offering a dual membership for new members to both organizations. We have five tips to keep your — and your customers’ — data secure. AlphaGraphics recently held its 54th...
My Student Loan Payments Are Paused Due to SAVE's Legal Challenges. Here's Why
Liliana Hall is a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. She is passionate about providing accessible content to enhance financial literacy. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in journalism, and has worked in the newsrooms of KUT and the Austin Chronicle. When not working, she is probably paddle boarding, hopping on a flight or reading for her book club.
Spurfest Raffle at Coryell Museum
An Austin motif quilt created by Grace Dallimore and two matted and framed pointillism prints featuring the Coryell County Courthouse and Fort Gates by Jon Brown, will be raffled during Spurfest this year. Tickets will be sold at $20 each. Each ticket will give the purchaser three chances to win....
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
Texas Lottery Prize Winner Now Claims Massive Jackpot Anonymously
Austin, Texas has a new millionaire amongst its ranks of nameless faces after they won a massive jackpot in the Texas Lottery, and now we know what they plan on doing with their winnings. People often get super excited once the jackpots on games like Mega Millions and Powerball begin to reach the 9 figures, and some people nearly lose their heads once those jackpots eclipse the 10 ($1 billion) digit threshold.
Ken Paxton sues Biden administration for including misgendering someone as workplace harassment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed his second lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Justice Department over the EEOC granting protections to transgender people in the workplace. Paxton, a Republican, filed his lawsuit on Thursday, arguing the agency’s guidelines clarifying what constitutes harassment include not allowing an employee to use the bathroom […]
'Never been in a situation like this' | Judge halts evidence tampering trial of Robert Chody, Jason Nassour
AUSTIN, Texas — The evidence tampering trial of former Williamson County sheriff Robert Chody and assistant county attorney Jason Nassour has been put on hold indefinitely. Travis County Judge Karen Sage granted a stay of the proceedings Thursday after going back and forth with state and defense attorneys all morning.
BEWARE: Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Texas Here Are The Symptoms
According to News Week, residents of Texas need to be very mindful of Parvovirus B19 increasing and spreading not only through the great state but all through the US. This virus is a common child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." WHAT THE...
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Professional slap fighting events can soon happen in Texas
The seven members appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation agreed unanimously at their July 23 meeting to officially recognize and license slap fighting in the state. This comes after similar moves in Nevada, Florida and California and despite some doctors raising alarm bells about athletes potentially suffering serious injuries.
Quin NFN Returns With Second to None
In terms of commercial performance, Quin NFN has sat atop Austin hip-hop for years. He persistently attracts one million-plus monthly listeners on Spotify, regularly garners hundreds of thousands of views for new music videos, and owns three RIAA-certified gold plaques. As someone who prides himself on consistency, a year-plus of...
How UT's president has endured campus unrest
Even as university presidents, under political pressure, have resigned their posts over their handling of protests over the Israel-Hamas war, the chief of the University of Texas remains in as strong a position as ever. Why it matters: The durability of UT president Jay Hartzell speaks to the long-standing political...
The Preiss Company Completes Acquisition of 251-Bed 21 Pearl Off-Campus Student Housing Community Serving The University of Texas
AUSTIN, TX - The Preiss Company (TPCO), one of the nation’s largest, privately-held, student housing owner-operators, announced the acquisition of the 135-unit/251-bed 21 Pearl, off-campus student apartments serving the University of Texas at Austin. The company also announced extensive upgrades to improve unit interiors, the clubhouse and to install a new tech package for all residents.
Texas QB Quinn Ewers named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list
On the Johnny Unitas Golden Award preseason watch list, released Wednesday night, there was a familiar name in Quinn Ewers. The Longhorns quarterback was also on the list last year before leading two Texas to a 12-win season. He will be looking to replicate his success in the SEC. In his second season under center for the Longhorns, Ewers completed 272 of his 294 passes for 3,479 yards. He added 22 touchdown passes to his resume and only threw six interceptions. While Ewers continued to show why he was one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, he rewrote the record books. PHOTOS: Texas Longhorns...
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