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Big rivalry games kick off Longhorns men’s, women’s SEC hoops schedules
The men's team kicks off SEC play Jan. 4 in College Station against Texas A&M before hosting Auburn in the Moody Center's first SEC men's game in a midweek game. All midweek games will be on Tuesdays or Wednesdays depending on broadcast partner availability. All weekend games will be on Saturdays.
New technology, protocols help AFD address high temperatures
AUSTIN, Texas - The August summer heat is on. For Austin firefighters, responding to calls in extreme temperatures can be difficult. According to AFD Division Chief Eddie Martinez, the Texas summer heat is a time when heavy bunker gear poses an additional dilemma. "The equipment we wear when we go...
Devastating Details About the Worst Crime Ever in Texas
Just like every other state in the country we know that crime happens in Texas. There are burglaries, robberies, and even murders. We know that people with evil intentions are going to do bad things, but when you think about the worst crime to ever be committed in Texas it’s a reminder to all of us about how evil some people can truly be.
‘Texans Helping & Saving Texans’: Texas A&M Forest Service increasing aid to the Big Country
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Texas A&M Forest Service station at the Abilene Airport acquired two Black Hawk helicopters to assist in managing wildfires as the risk statistics increase. The Texas A&M Forest Services’ most recent Fire Danger Forecast, which analyzes conditions throughout the state of Texas for their potential wildfire risks, has set the […]
TxDOT is teaming up with law enforcement to prevent drunk driving
AUSTIN, Texas – The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence on Texas roadways leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own lives and the lives of others by finding a rideshare, transit, or other safe ride.
Theatre Review: Bottle Alley Theatre Company’s Trash Planet
Thomas Moore’s Utopia always sounded boring. A perfect world, with perfect people, no conflict or angst? Why should we care? On the flip side, dystopian tales are rich in setting and all the good drama, but sometimes lack a sustaining hope. Enter the eternal optimism in Bottle Alley Theatre...
Local Musician’s Family to Host Music Festival in Her Memory
Meadow Goodman was distinctive. Days before the first anniversary of her death, her parents recall that she was also intuitive, hilarious, a devoted friend, a budding musician, and maybe a bit of a trickster. Most of all, Meadow “was a force,” says her father, local bassist Greg Goodman.
City Council Wrestles Over Emergency Funds in This Year’s Budget
It’s not often that the policy goals of Austin’s more progressive City Council members depend on the vote of Mackenzie Kelly – the body’s only Republican member – but that’s exactly where Council members Ryan Alter, Vanessa Fuentes, Chito Vela, José Velásquez, and Zo Qadri found themselves late into Council’s Aug. 14 budget meeting.
VOTE: Anderson or McCallum? Who has more spirit ahead of the 2024 Taco Shack Bowl?
It's the 23rd installment of the football rivalry between the schools five miles apart, but before the Trojans and Knights step onto the gridiron to kick off the season Thursday at House Park, the cheer squads need to settle things.
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