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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.
Suspect identified in 1980 cold case killing of UT nursing student
A suspect in the 44-year-old cold case killing of University of Texas nursing student Susan Leigh Wolfe was identified as Deck Brewer — but authorities are still searching for one more person in connection with the crime, according to a news release from the City of Austin.In 1980, Wolfe was enrolled at the UT Austin School of Nursing. Around 10 p.m. local time, authorities say she was kidnapped about one block from her home while walking to a friend's house after having her house sprayed for bugs. A witness to the kidnapping says they watched as a car stopped and the...
Texas drivers: Which city has the worst traffic?
(NEXSTAR) — It’s something Texans love to argue about: whether the traffic in their city is worse than the traffic in yours. It’s a topic that has sparked dozens of threads and countless posts in the Texas subreddit, where users have often voted and voiced their own opinions. One particularly interesting discussion, titled “Worst traffic in the state,” ruled by 1.4K votes that Houston has Texas’ worst traffic — but still, some others in the replies disagreed.
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.
Seven-Year-Old Wins Texas State Fair Pie Contest
At just seven years old, Allen Gage from Mabank, Texas, became the youngest winner of the “Battle for the Blue Ribbons,” beating all adults with his blueberry pie. Competing in the fruit pie division, Allen’s blueberry pie impressed the judges, securing his spot in the prestigious “Best of Show” competition at the state fair this October. The young baker, who learned his skills from his mother and grandmother, attributes his success to his meticulous lattice crust, which he calls “painting the pie.”
Opifex-Synergy merger builds 9th-largest equipment rental company
A pair of heavy-equipment rental companies joined forces and secured financing last week to expand their presence across the Sun Belt amid increased rental demand. The merger of Austin, Texas-based Opifex Enterprises and Tampa-based Synergy Equipment makes the combined company the ninth-largest rental equipment provider in the U.S., according to the Rental Equipment Register 100, which tracks rental and sales volume for the 100 largest rental companies. It also makes Opifex and Synergy, which will continue operating under their names, the largest independent rental companies in their respective headquarter states.
Here's what Doc Anderson's immediate resignation means for McLennan County in Austin
It’s being called an old-fashioned political power move. State Representative Doc Anderson is stepping down giving his replacement a step up. Here’s what Doc's immediate resignation means for McLennan County in Austin. Christopher DeCluitt is the chairman of the McLennan County Republican Party. He tells 25 News he...
Austin man charged with murder after deadly North Austin shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police arrested and charged a man with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in North Austin last month. Police say 35-year-old Joshua Williams shot and killed 34-year-old Joshua Kozak on July 10, 2024, at approximately 3:35 p.m. at 8501 Dryfield Drive. Surveillance video shows...
Brownsville school board member opposes voucher plans at Austin hearing
Aug. 16—Brownsville ISD Trustee Daniella Lopez Valdez expressed dismay over what she encountered at a hearing of the Texas House Committee on Public Education concerning so-called Education Savings Accounts, also known as school vouchers. The hearing in Austin was on Monday, the first day of school for the Brownsville Independent School District and many other public school districts across ...
Golden-cheeked Warbler’s endangered status subject of legal battle
A federal court heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit brought by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) against the U.S. Department of the Interior over the conservation status assigned to the Golden-cheeked Warbler.
Texas Teachers Are The Most Overworked In The U.S.
It certainly appears that we aren't taking very good care of our teachers. A number of Texas school districts have kicked off the school year. This type of thing would never be on my radar, except for the fact that a number of teachers posted their Amazon wish lists online in order to receive a little help. If you're unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the teachers are so desperate for classroom basics that they are turning to their communities for a little support. I have to say, it's a bit embarrassing that the State Of Texas doesn't give teachers what they need to do their jobs.
Help Students Get to Know the Benefits of Being a Riverbat
The fall semester is upon us — it is time to gear up and prepare our students for a successful semester. Through the Benefits of Being A Riverbat, or BOBAR, campaign, students can expect timely tips, tools, and resources delivered at the semester’s start, middle, and end. Student...
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