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Upcoming #TXBookChat LIVE on Sept. 9 Features Author and Journalist Michael Barnes
Austin, TX – Join the Texas Center for the Book on Monday, Sept. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. (CT) for #TXBookChat LIVE: Indelible Austin: Selected Histories with author Michael Barnes. Author and journalist Michael Barnes will discuss his four-volume series of Austin history, Indelible Austin, in conversation with...
New Braunfels barbecue joint says brisket bandits stole $1,500 worth of meat
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A barbecue joint in New Braunfels is asking for the public's help finding two alleged brisket bandits. In an Aug. 14 social media post, Granzin's BBQ said two men stole approximately $1,500 of brisket early that morning, between midnight and 3 a.m. Granzin's said neighboring...
City of Austin sued for allocating budget funds to out-of-state abortion access
AUSTIN, Texas — This story has been updated to include a quote from Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, as well as new details. Days after passing its city budget, the City of Austin is facing a lawsuit over a $400,000 provision that would grant women funds to seek an abortion out-of-state.
5.5-mile Austin-to-Manor Trail to celebrate grand opening
The City of Austin will host a ribbon-cutting event on Saturday to commemorate the completion of the Austin-to-Manor Trail, a 5.5-mile trail starting near Daffan Lane in Austin and ending near Manor's Ben E. Fisher Park.
Sit, stay and enjoy an srticle about a local entrepreneur in Ujima Magazine!
Sit, stay and enjoy an uplifting article about a local entrepreneur Ujima Magazine is highlighting "This Lil Dog of Mine" in their latest issue and Trevor Scott is actually a client!. Ujima spoke to business owner Mark Cater about his dog walking and pet sitting service. He's been serving the...
Wednesday Friendsday with the most gentle senior gal, Lucile! Meet her at Wilco!
It is of course Wednesday Friendsday. This week's adoptable pet is an adorable senior girl who loves her her daily walks and sunbathing outside and she's so sweet she was recently named "most gentle" in this year's yearbook at Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. Misty Valenta is here to tell us more about Lucile!
Seguin resident claims $1M prize on Texas Lottery scratch ticket
SEGUIN, Texas — One very lucky person who lives in Seguin just claimed the top prize of $1 million dollars on a Texas Lottery scratch ticket. The Platinum Millions ticket was purchased at Main Street Market #167, located at 6150 W. Interstate Highway 10, in Seguin. The lucky winner...
South Texas leaders rally at 1st water symposium to tackle ‘crisis’ on border
The first-ever Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium was held Tuesday on the border to discuss the dwindling Rio Grande, lack of water payments from Mexico and how local communities can rally together to find future water solutions.
Revolution Concrete Mixers Adds Siddons-Martin to Authorized Service Provider Network
ROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2024-- Revolution Concrete Mixers is proud to announce the newest addition to our Authorized Service Provider Network: Siddons-Martin Environmental Group. This expansion reflects our commitment to delivering unparalleled service and support to our customers through a network of thoroughly vetted and experienced service providers. Each provider in this network uses only Genuine & OEM Parts directly from us and is factory-supported by our responsive, expert team. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821721045/en/ Revolution Concrete Mixers Adds Siddons Martin to Authorized Service Provider Network (Graphic: Business Wire)
Derek Chauvin transferred to Texas after prison stabbing
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been transferred to a prison in Texas after surviving a stabbing in an Arizona facility. Chauvin was convicted in April 2021 of murdering George Floyd, a Black man, by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes. He was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison…
Texas Educators Blame Test for English Learners’ Low Test Scores
English-learning students’ scores on a state test designed to measure their mastery of the language fell sharply and have stayed low since 2018 — a drop that bilingual educators say might have less to do with students’ skills and more with sweeping design changes and the automated computer scoring system that were introduced that year. […]
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