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4 large fires in Austin reported within 26 hours: AFD
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Fire Department is warning residents about fire dangers after a busy weekend. AFD emphasizes the necessity of a working smoke alarm as it saved people’s lives this weekend. "This weekend was kind of an anomaly, we hope it’s not a trend," AFD Division Chief...
The latest on 10 new, upcoming, and recently closed Bastrop spots
Nerida Carrillo opened her second Taqueria 95 location in the former Yoli’s Tacos & More Catering location. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact) Bastrop County has more options coming soon ranging from new sushi, ramen and tea options to a gluten-free restaurant and more. Now Open. The woman-owned taco truck opened at...
New Liberty Hill ISD campuses near completion ahead of 2024-25 school year
In August, over 600 students will attend Tiera Rosa Elementary—the district's seventh elementary school opening in the Santa Rita Ranch subdivision. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Several construction projects in Liberty Hill ISD are nearing completion as the beginning of the 2024-25 school year approaches. LHISD Director of Construction Dustin Akin...
Manor police seek help identifying suspects in early morning drive-by shooting
MANOR, Texas — Manor police are looking for two suspects and the suspect vehicle in connection to an alleged drive-by shooting early Sunday morning. Police responded on July 21 at around 5:56 a.m. to reports of multiple bullets shot into a residence on Almodine Road in the Stone Water neighborhood.
Texas Based Restaurant Chain Now Selling Out In Massive Deal
Austin, Texas recently was announced as the new headquarters of Elon Musk's ventures X and Tesla as their corporate offices will join their already large presence in Central Texas, but there is also a major Austin based company that will now most likely be changing their address to Florida after agreeing to be purchased for around $605 million.
Austin Italian Restaurant Intero Opens New Gelato Truck Soon
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. Austin Italian restaurant Intero is opening a gelato truck this summer. Piccola Gelateria will be parked outside of Intero’s other Italian restaurant, Poeta at the Frances Modern Inn, in Central East Austin at 1123 East 11th Street, starting on Wednesday, July 24.
Brazos Valley nonprofit gifts 200th car to local mother in need
BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) - Onramp, a faith-based nonprofit, gave away its 200th car on Monday. A Hyundai Elantra was given to Linda Cummings, a local mother of two. After seven months without a car and relying on others for transportation, Cummings finally has her own car to drive her two children and herself wherever they need.
Man arrested for allegedly stealing DPS vehicle, firearms in Austin
A man was arrested last week after allegedly stealing a Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle and two firearms from a DPS special agent in Austin, according to court documents. Randy Ellias Villafranca, 21, faces charges of burglary of a vehicle, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana...
UT San Antonio to Offer Video Game Design Degree
(TNS) — University of Texas at San Antonio students will soon be able to earn a bachelor's degree in creating video games. The school's game design program is slated to launch in the fall semester as a concentration under UTSA's multidisciplinary studies bachelor's degree — as the video game industry is booming, with many universities developing similar degrees in recent years.
One-time KSAT anchor Japhanie Grey returning as co-host of Good Morning San Antonio | San Antonio
Former KSAT-12 Reporter Japhanie Grey will return to the TV station Aug. 5 as co-host of Good Morning San Antonio, officers with the ABC affiliate stated Monday. The present airs each weekday between 5 a.m. and seven a.m. Grey labored at KSAT for 4 years as a reporter and fill-in...
Killeen dance team wins three national championships in California
KILLEEN, Texas — A Killeen dance team has twirled their way to victory by earning a national dance championship. The dancers at Spotlight Dance Company knows all too well what it means to be a winner. After competing against 31 other studios in San Diego, CA, they walked away...
San Antonio's Zachry Holdings Settles Dispute with Golden Pass LNG, Eyes Bankruptcy Court Approval
After navigating tumultuous financial waters, San Antonio-based Zachry Holdings Inc. appears to be nearing the shore with a newfound settlement in its protracted dispute with Golden Pass LNG, concerning the development of a liquefied natural gas export terminal located in Southeast Texas. As reported by the San Antonio Express-News, the settlement terms will permit the beleaguered construction firm to relinquish its interest in the construction contracts of the Golden Pass project, thus allowing for the terminal's eventual completion.
Woman Violently Attacked Inside San Antonio Movie Theatre
A woman was surprisingly attacked inside a San Antonio movie theater while alone. The woman told officers while she was sitting alone in the back row of a movie theatre room she noticed a person who was also alone, got up, and moved to the row directly behind her. Unprovoked,...
Teenager dead in China Spring ATV accident
CHINA SPRING, Texas (FOX 44) – A 14-year-old is dead after an ATV accident in China Spring. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a crash on Whispering Oaks Drive in China Spring at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday. The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a Polaris ATV became distracted, lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and crashed.
Megan Thee Stallion Blesses Houston Senior Citizens Affected By Hurricane Beryl With Generators
Megan Thee Stallion is doing more for the people of Texas than Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz. Houston native Megan Thee Stallion continues to do right by the people in her hometown. Following Hurricane Beryl’s recent events, which left millions of people in the dark, the Hip-Hop superstar decided to help out those most in need of electricity: senior citizens.
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.
Driver’s License Offices In Texas Still Facing Issues After Major Network Problem
The state of Texas is still affected by the CrowdStrike outage that took place last week. Some Driver's License officers remain closed due to the issue. Here's what is known. Some Driver's License Offices In Texas Closed Until Further Notice. Per MySanAntonio, certain offices in the state are unable to...
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
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