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Barton Creek Square welcoming 6 new businesses
Barton Creek Square is an indoor mall located at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. (Elle Bent/Community Impact) Check out these six businesses now open or coming soon to Barton Creek Square. Now open. Snatched Shapewear. Located on the lower level of Barton Creek Square next to Attic Salt,...
At Least 90 Texas School Districts Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
As we close in on another school year, the topic of 4-day school weeks start to trending again. More school districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!
Surprising Trends: Three Texas Cities Experience Largest Rent Drops in America
WFCN – Our research has shown that three Texas communities have among of the country’s steepest rent drops, in stark contrast to the nationwide trend of skyrocketing rent rates. Any and all information is at our fingertips. These cities in Texas have the three largest rent price drops...
Alert! Residents Alarmed by Annoying and Dangerous Mosquito Surge in South Texas
WFCN – Recently, have you seen an increase in the number of mosquitoes?. Standing water increases mosquito populations whenever a hurricane passes through. There is a wide spectrum of mosquito dangers. “They are bothersome, to be sure, but they also spread disease,” Dr. Linda Yancey of Memorial Hermann in...
Southeast Texas shrimpers say Hurricane Beryl has created a slow start to the season
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Shrimping season is beginning, but many local shrimpers are being forced to stay onshore. Southeast Texas shrimpers have voiced their frustrations with the influx of cheaper imported shrimp in the past, but local shrimpers say that isn't the only culprit in the slow start to the season.
Man dies after being struck by train in South Austin; police investigating
Police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by a train in South Austin on Tuesday night, the Austin Police Department said at a news conference. Authorities received an urgent check welfare call at 10:19 p.m., indicating a person had been hit by a train near in the 1700 block of West Stassney Lane, near Menchaca Road, officer Austin Zarling said. The man was pronounced deceased about 30 minutes later, he said. Police did not identify or provide an age range for the man.
Greg Abbott announces over $110,000 Job Training Grant to Texas State Technical College
WACO, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award of $110,193 to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Through the grant, TSTC will provide "customized training" for over 55 new and current employees of Noble Texas Builders LLC...
Officials give advice on safe driving as motorcycle fatalities increase
TYLER, Texas — Last year, nearly 600 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes and nearly 2,500 were injured. That’s a seven percent increase from the year before in the state of Texas. An eye opening statistic that continues to increase across the state and in the East...
Texas Has a New National Park
On the grounds of the Blackwell School in Marfa in the early 20th century, it was policy that students leave their native Spanish language at the door. If they broke this rule, they faced punishment, ranging from demerits to being placed in a closet. And according to a placard from the Texas Historical Commission, students were even made to scribble down Spanish words on slips of paper they buried in a mock funeral ceremony, vowing not to speak the language again.
'Texas government listens to business' | Economic leaders discuss benefits after Elon Musk announces relocation of his companies to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Billionaire Elon Musk is planning to relocate two more of his companies to Texas. Musk made the announcement on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing a new California law as "the final straw." "This is the final straw. Because of this law...
Central Texas sees slight drought improvement, but many still face water restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas — While much of Central Texas is still experiencing a drought, it's nothing compared to this time last year when many cities were under severe water restrictions. But that doesn't mean everyone is out the woods yet. This year, many cities like here in Austin still have...
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