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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign
Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million. Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign, writes Annie Massa for Bloomberg. The...
US appeals court orders judge to reconsider Biden ESG investing rule
(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ordered a Texas judge to reconsider his decision upholding a Biden administration rule that allows socially conscious investing by employee retirement plans, in light of a major recent Supreme Court ruling.
Dog with bowl stuck over her head rescued in Texas
July 18 (UPI) -- Police in Texas said a dog seen wandering with a plastic bowl stuck over its head has been captured and freed from her predicament. The Manvel Police Department revealed earlier this week on social media that a yellow lab mix had been seen wandering the community with what appeared to be a clear plastic bowl stuck over her face.
Cooler Temperatures Are On Their Way To Texas, For a Short Time
No, it's not time to break out the jackets and extra blankets, but a rare summer cold (or maybe cool) front is sweeping across Texas and that means cooler temperatures the rest of the week and even cooler temperatures this weekend. So what does that mean for different areas of...
Lakeway City Council allows earlier start time for golf course noise
The Lakeway City Council on Monday passed an amendment to the noise ordinance granting golf courses the ability to operate domestic power tools at 6:30 a.m. daily from May 1 through Sept 30. The council will review the amendment in October. “I believe that this was a well-crafted compromise, and...
Texas ERS adds to PE, RE and credit
The Employees Retirement System of Texas in Austin announced $335 million in investment activity, including co-investments completed during May and June. Through the first quarter, the $39 billion pension fund returned 11.8% annualized with private credit and private real estate gains leading the way. The majority of activity recently was in the $6.6 billion private […]
Byline Bank Provides $15M for Student Housing Near Texas State
Chicago-based Byline Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Group (BCREG) has closed on a $15.2 million loan with Campus Realty Advisors and T2 Capital. The transaction funds the acquisition, renovation and repositioning of The Junction San Marcos, a 152-unit, 488-bed student housing community in San Marcos, Texas, near Texas State University.
Iconic Texas Home Known As The Sand Dollar House Is For Sale
A circular, lakeside home with a roof that looks like a sand dollar is hitting the market for $1.99 million just outside of Austin. There's a lot of unique homes in Texas but this is probably one of the most well known homes in the Central Texas area that's getting a ton of attention.
2024 USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors Announced
SAN MARCOS, Texas – For the sixth-consecutive year the women's track and field program has earned All-Academic honors the USTFCCCA announced this week. Along with the women's program, nine-individual members of the Texas State track and field program earned All-Academic honors from the organization. Elisabet Runarsdottir, Mathilde Canet, Lauryn...
Income-based apartment complex complete in San Marcos
The Avelyn's resident lounge is equipped with a pool table, television, couch seating, a coffee maker and more. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) The Avelyn—an income-based apartment complex located at 702 Celebration Way in San Marcos—is complete. The overview. The property was developed by W2 Real Estate Partners and...
Austin police seek public's help in identifying Family Dollar robbery suspect
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at a Family Dollar store on Airport Boulevard. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at approximately 11:05 a.m. The suspect, described as a white male between...
UT Austin community member's tip leads to seizure of handgun and drugs
AUSTIN, Texas — A vigilant University of Texas community member's report of suspicious activity at Dobie Twenty21 led to the seizure of a handgun and a large quantity of drugs, according to the University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD). One juvenile suspect was taken to the Travis...
Canyon Lake grocery store brings ammunition purchasing to customers’ fingertips
CANYON LAKE, Texas – A typical vending machine is lined with snacks, drinks and different kinds of candy. However, a Lowe’s Market in Canyon Lake has opted to have an ammunition vending machine at its store entrance. The machine created a convenient way to purchase bullets for handguns...
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