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15 candidates raised $1.65 million
Four candidates running for mayor and 11 of the 13 candidates running for five seats on the Austin City Council raised a combined total of $1.65 million through June 30, 2024. Two candidates—Monica Guzman running in District 4 and Pierre Nguyen running in District 7—have not filed campaign finance reports due July 15th. Hence the red ink in the chart below.
Austin Wildlife Rescue takes in over 70 birds from Houston after Hurricane Beryl
ELGIN, Texas - Austin Wildlife Rescue welcomed 76 birds from Houston following Hurricane Beryl. Austin Wildlife Rescue in Elgin said staff already have their hands full, with around 17,000 animals currently in its care. "Our mission here at Austin Wildlife Rescue is to take in orphaned, injured, or sick native...
Deferred suspension or worse? Students facing protest discipline at UT weigh their options
AUSTIN, Texas — Some students at the University of Texas at Austin facing discipline for their involvement in April's pro-Palestinian protests, are opting for a deferred suspension. UT Austin sent a letter to some of those students last week, giving them the option of deferred suspensions, to put an...
‘Horns Down’ gesture is ‘not taunting’ and won’t be penalized per SEC head of officials
According to SEC head of officials John McDaid, the “Horns Down” taunt towards the Longhorns will not be penalized this upcoming season as Texas and Oklahoma join the conference. McDaid shared that plan of action Tuesday during SEC media days in Dallas. “To be unsportsmanlike conduct, I’m asking my officials to use a framework of judgment where the act to be a foul needs to be in one of three buckets. It needs to be taunting an opponent, to be a travesty in a game or it needs to otherwise compromise our ability to manage the game,” McDaid explained. “I ask my...
This football coach called the Texas Longhorns ‘tremendous’ during SEC Media Days
Texas and Georgia face off Oct. 19 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in one of the most highly-anticipated games on the SEC slate. Smart said he's "looking forward to an opportunity to come play them," but in the same vein, he's looking forward to playing everyone.
Kaitlin Armstrong sued again by Wilson family, alleging ‘fraudulent’ transfer of funds
The family of Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson filed another lawsuit against Kaitlin Armstrong, alleging Armstrong's family members and her ex-boyfriend engaged in "fraudulent transfers" to avoid paying out the Wilson family.
Leander Park Employee Shot in Bathroom Confrontation, Suspect Hannah Morgan-Barber Charged
Tragedy struck Benbrook Ranch Park last week when a City of Leander employee was shot after a confrontation in a park bathroom. The victim, 31, was performing cleaning duties when she accidentally disturbed the belongings of 32-year-old Hannah Morgan-Barber, who is believed to be homeless. According to the CBS Austin report, the situation escalated into a physical altercation, culminating in the suspect allegedly firing a Ruger LCP 380 ACP firearm at the city worker.
Did FAFSA delays impact your decisions about college or housing? Share your story with us
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. For many students, their decision to attend a particular school is heavily dependent on how reasonable the cost of attendance will be. For schools located in high-cost-of-living cities, financial aid can be the deciding factor in whether or not a student can afford housing and other expenses there. If you have been impacted by these issues, The Texas Tribune wants to hear your story and share how these delays have influenced your college decision-making process.
Texas men's basketball finalizes schedule with Connecticut, will host defending champs
Texas men’s basketball finalized its contract Tuesday to bring two-time defending national champion Connecticut to Moody Center on Dec. 8 for a marquee nonconference matchup. As first reported by CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein and confirmed to the American-Statesman in May, Texas will play the Huskies in a home-and-home series...
Austin ISD students bring the swamp to the stage with 'Shrek the Musical'
Days before the opening night of Shrek the Musical, the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center is bustling. In the hallway leading to the dance studio, students are putting the finishing touches on costumes and props — including a row of hand-painted skulls as well as Shrek’s rustic, cropped vest.
Upcoming Singles & Performances From Local Singer-Songwriter, Jessica K. Healey
Studio 512 loves to highlight the incredible musical talent that makes Austin so special: check out local singer-songwriter, Jessica K. Healey!. “Jessica Healey is a full-time singer-songwriter and jazz vocalist in Austin, Texas. Brought up in Fort Worth, Jess moved to San Marcos where she studied acting at Texas State University and graduated class of 2021. She relocated to Austin and was so warmly embraced by the vibrant live music scene that she accidentally began a career in music.
Texas Security Guard Quits Job During Live TV Interview
A security guard in Texas quit his job during a TV interview after his boss interrupted. According to The Daily Mail, Percy Payne, a security guard with Priebe Security was working at an office building at East Sixth and Brushy in Austin when he spotted two men on electric scooters entering the parking garage.
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
You’re going to like the forecast going forward 🙂
Today will be the hottest day in the forecast, with highs near 100°. Storms will approach the Hill Country tonight, but stay north of San Antonio. A weak front will kick off isolated showers and storms tomorrow. Active weather sticks around, especially next week. FORECAST:. Good morning! Yes, I think...
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
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