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RRC proposes significant overhaul of oil & gas waste management rules
Aug. 16—AUSTIN — Railroad Commission of Texas Commissioners voted to publish for public comment proposed amendments that are critical to updating the agency's rules regulating waste management facilities. This is the first overhaul of RRC's waste management rules in four decades. Groundwater protection is a major factor in the rule amendments, and they also take into consideration the need for ...
Texas Instruments awarded $1.6B to build semiconductor plants
Texas Instruments is set to receive up to $1.6 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to support the construction of three semiconductor plants in Texas and Utah, the company announced Friday. The funding will go toward building two new fabrication plants in Sherman, Texas, and a third in Lehi, Utah. “The historic…
Texas likely undercounting heat-related deaths
On a scorching May 2020 day that topped out at 95 degrees, Austin resident José Mario Calles reported to his landscaping job. A lawsuit later filed by Calles’ family recounted what happened next: The 51-year-old, who financially supported his wife and kids in El Salvador, fainted. He was rushed to the hospital and spent two nights being treated for a heart condition and diabetes, both known to make people more vulnerable to heat.
Texas Woman Tackles Purse Snatcher
How a Houston Woman Gave a Purse Snatcher a Crash Course in Texas Justice. We all know the slogan "Don't Mess With Texas," right?. It's an advertisement campaign that started in 1986 as a means to discourage folks from littering. One lady in Texas did her part by taking out...
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
The 5 Cities With the Worst Drivers in Texas
Yes, there are bad drivers everyone, but some places have more than others. These are the 5 Texas cities with the worst. As much as it pains me to say it, there are a lot of bad drivers here in the Lone Star State. Whether they’re whipping through traffic, going 20 miles per hour under the speed limit in the left lane, or simply not affording other drivers the courtesy of using their turn signal, someone will frustrate me during my commute.
Warning: Not Stopping For Texas School Buses Carries Big Penalties
Let's keep our little Texans safe. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants us all to remember to always stop for school buses that have activated flashing red lights and have the stop arm extended. In most circumstances, you need to stop regardless of what side of the road you...
New Metal Music – Gel, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Zeal & Ardor
Check out new metal music for this week and next, and listen to Chuck’s show Midnight Metal on KLBJ 12a-1am every weeknight!. You can also listen to 24/7 metal music from No Control Radio, KLBJ-HD2, or here from our website. Gel – Persona (EP) Gel’s newest EP Persona...
Leon Bridges Embarks on His Biggest Tour Yet
Less than a month ago, Grammy award-winning artist, and Fort Worth native, Leon Bridges teased fans with snippets of live recordings and images of some of his new material via Instagram. His latest album, titled “Leon,” which will be released in on October 4, leans into his upbringing in Fort...
Austin Unemployment Dips Slightly for July
According to data released today from the Texas Workforce Commission, the Austin-Round Rock MSA* unemployment rate decreased slightly from June 2024 to July 2024, and is now at 3.6%**, as represented by 53,522 unemployed residents. Key takeaways include:. The Austin metro unemployment rate remains below the Texas (4.4%) and national...
Voices of Veterans: Lt. Eldon Bielss shares story of service in US Army Air Corps
Aug. 16—AUSTIN — Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dr. Dawn Buckingham on Friday introduced the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, they highlight the service of Lt. Eldon Bielss who served in United States Army during WWII. Born in Weatherford, Texas in 1919, Bielss said he grew up on a farm ...
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