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The Best Way to Fight Heat Waves and Outages Is to Green the Grid
Heat waves have killed thousands around the world in recent months. As periods of exceptionally high temperatures become increasingly frequent and intense due to climate change, drastic action is required to limit the damage. The electric power sector is both contributing to the problem as one of the principal sources of greenhouse gas emissions and being hurt by it, as seen by the early arrival of a powerful storm like Hurricane Beryl and lower water levels at Lake Mead threatening the Hoover Dam’s ability to produce energy. The United States, the largest historical emitter of greenhouse gases and the second largest polluter today, has begun cleaning up its power...
'We're at a pivotal moment' | Austin, Travis County leaders unveil first-ever food plan
AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, Austin and Travis County leaders laid out a draft of their first-ever comprehensive food plan. It aims to ease hunger, cut waste and create a more local, sustainable food supply. During Tuesday’s Austin City Council work session, Rachel Coff, the planning manager for Travis...
'We have to earn their respect' | Texas Longhorns join SEC as title favorites, but know road won't be easy
DALLAS — Editor's note: Follow along with out latest updates from SEC Media Days' Day 3 right here. The Texas Longhorns are no strangers to attending media days here in Dallas-Fort Worth. Historically, they've been the big dogs with the shiniest toys at Big 12 Media Days in AT&T...
Keep Argyle Beautiful recognized for Governor’s Community Achievement Award
Last month, Keep Argyle Beautiful was recognized at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin during the 2024 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards Ceremony, hosted by First Lady Cecilia Abbott. The Community Achievement Awards program, which has been in existence since 1969, acknowledges communities that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in various...
The Downtown Austin Alliance has doubled its safety team | Here's how they’re helping with APD’s staffing shortage
AUSTIN, Texas — For just over two months, the Downtown Austin Alliance's (DAA) safety team has been patrolling the Public Improvement District (PID) in Downtown Austin. This month, the group decided to bump its efforts up, more than doubling the size of the team. The DAA created the team...
Officials Deny Rumors of Serial Killer in Texas City
Is there a serial killer in Austin, Texas? That's what many on social media think- and the rumors are starting to intensify. Austin city officials have already implemented new safety measures along Rainey Street- where many true crime enthusiasts believe this supposed serial killer- which has been dubbed "the Rainey Street Ripper"- stalks their victims and then disposes of them into Lady Bird Lake.
Austin is one of the least stressed cities in the U.S., new study shows
AUSTIN, Texas — For most people, stress is a part of everyday life. From finding a secure income to managing your health, there are multiple factors that contribute to feelings of daily pressure and anxiety. But Austin residents might not experience high amounts of stress compared to other major...
Garth Brooks to Be Inducted Into Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
Garth Brooks will receive a major honor this year: He will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame during a special 50th anniversary special. As the iconic music series marks its golden anniversary, the Hall of Fame will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event will...
City of Austin Narrows Chief Search to Two
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has announced the top finalists for the Chief of Police position. •Lisa Davis, Assistant Police Chief, Cincinnati Police Department. •Jefferey B. Norman, Chief of Police, Milwaukee Police Department. “The search for a permanent chief of police was at the top of my priority list when...
Calling all creative teens! Austin Youth Poet Laureate applications are now open
Calling all teens who are poignant on the page, the Austin Youth Poet Laureate Program is now accepting applications! Katherine Lamb from the Library Foundation is here to tell Trevor Scott how one community-minded teen will be inked in history. Follow us on Instagram, X, and TikTok @WeAreAustin and find...
Pedernales Electric Cooperative shares a simple ways to reduce energy and lower your bill
With high temperatures comes high energy bills, but Pedernales Electric Cooperative has tips to help us all save money this summer. First, start by getting your HVAC system serviced at least once a year. Also, avoid running your large, heat-producing appliances during the heat of the afternoon, including your oven,...
Fed up with California, Elon Musk says X will relocate headquarters to Austin
X will relocate from San Francisco to Austin, Elon Musk announced Tuesday on the social media platform. His rocket company, SpaceX, will also move to Texas. Musk said a new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday was "the final straw." "Because of this law and the many...
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