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Round Rock shooting suspects' ages could play role in public knowledge of case
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Two suspects are in custody for the mass shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth festival. One of them is being tried as an adult; the other, is currently in the juvenile justice system. At 17, Ricky Thompson III being held at the Williamson County Jail...
Trial for man who shot, killed elderly WilCo woman begins next month
FLORENCE, Texas - The trial for Joshua Gilbreath is set for July 2024, and the insanity defense also sets up the courtroom battle, which is rarely seen in Williamson County. Gilbreath is charged with murdering an elderly woman back in August 2022. There is a new layer of asphalt on...
Central Texas Crashes Result in Four Deaths, Multiple Injuries
CENTRAL TEXAS – The first weekend of summer proved deadly on Central Texas roads, marking the start of the “100 deadliest days” as highlighted by AAA Texas. From June 21 to June 24, a series of severe accidents resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries. Friday Night:...
Jim Schlossnagle was a longtime thorn in Texas’ side, so the Longhorns hired him to solve their problem
There's a benefit to being the University of Texas. If a sports program at an in-state rival causes a problem, the Longhorns can typically just hire the problem away, even from Texas A&M. The post Jim Schlossnagle was a longtime thorn in Texas’ side, so the Longhorns hired him to solve their problem appeared first on On3.
See PBR at Austin Gambler Days
There isn’t much that compares to the heart-pounding thrill of professional bull riding (PBR). Those intense eight seconds where the world's best riders wrestle to stay atop bulls bred to buck. PBR Teams events crank up that excitement, turning every ride into a battle for glory as teams clash on the path to the annual Championship. The lights, music, and adrenaline blend with the grit and skill of the riders, making PBR a spectacle like no other.
Texas QB commit KJ Lacey gets whole Longhorn experience on official visit
AUSTIN, Texas — Four-star quarterback and Texas commit KJ Lacey took his first and only official visit to Austin this past weekend, in what has become a regular stop for the Saraland (Ala.) standout since committing to the Longhorns last summer. "Really just getting the whole Longhorn experience, what...
18-wheeler full of combustibles catches fire outside of Tesla Gigafactory
AUSTIN, Texas — An 18-wheeler full of combustibles caught on fire outside of the Tesla Gigafactory Wednesday morning. The Austin Fire Department said the call came in just before 8 a.m. ALSO | Deadly crash on South Congress Avenue closes lanes, investigation underway. Tesla’s crew reportedly started to knock...
19-year-old arrested, charged in NE Austin fatal stabbing
AUSTIN, Texas — A 19-year-old woman was arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal stabbing in northeast Austin Tuesday evening. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 call came in at 6:05 p.m. reporting that someone had been killed. Deputies responded to the 6800...
Texas has dominated their record at home in each season since 2000
Playing football at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium can be a daunting task, especially for visiting teams. Since the year 2000, Texas is 112-33 at home. Recently, EA Sports ranked Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as the No. 19 toughest place to play in college football. Once upon a time, especially in the 2000 to 2009 era of Longhorns football, it was among the toughest venues to play a game if you were a visitor.
North, south, east and west: How are Austin's geographic areas split up?
Where do you draw the line between Central and North Austin? How about between Downtown and East Austin?. It's no secret that Austin is experiencing rapid growth. With ongoing city development and the influx of thousands of new residents in recent years, the cityscape has transformed significantly. Clearly, Austin looks — and feels — much different than it did before.
Which Austin-area hospital scored the best in equity, costs and outcomes?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Pflugerville ranked No. 2 in the Lown Institute's 2024 list of America's most socially responsible hospitals out of 2,700 facilities. What is a "socially responsible hospital?" The independent think tank's hospitals index looks at equity measures such as inclusivity based on Census Bureau data and medical...
Construction of pedestrian bridge over Lady Bird Lake to begin July 1: See the timeline
The city of Austin will begin construction on a half-mile pedestrian bridge over Lady Bird Lake in East Austin on Monday. The bridge will connect Longhorn Shores, Canterbury Park and a peninsula near Holly Shores, meeting to form a 76-foot-wide plaza over the lake that will feature bike racks, benches and trees. The plaza will also connect to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trial to create a wishbone-shape running parallel to Longhorn Dam.
Broadnax considers service adjustments as ‘tough’ budget awaits
The Austin Monitor recently sat down with new Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax to discuss some of the more prominent issues facing city staff and City Council as he gets situated in his job. For the budget process as you’re going through it, are there any big differences that you’ve...
Resource Management Commission sets sights on natural gas utilities in bid to expand oversight
As the city prepares to renegotiate its contract with Texas Gas Service, Austin’s Resource Management Commission is vying for a seat at the table, with a proposal to expand its purview to include the utility’s oversight on its way to City Council. The proposal, spearheaded by Commissioner Paul...
David Spence, University of Texas at Austin – The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition
Who is to blame for slowing the transition to a low carbon energy future?. David Spence, Rex G. Baker Chair in Natural Resources Law at the University of Texas School of Law, and Professor of Business, Government & Society at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, has some ideas.
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