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Elon Musk is moving X and SpaceX to Texas. The impact on staff culture and performance is likely to be big
Elon Musk recently announced that he was relocating the companies SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter) from their current headquarters in California to Texas. The news has placed a spotlight on the rise in big tech shifting its operations to the Lone Star state, with Austin emerging as a main hub.
‘Yellowstone’ is Looking For Extras as They Film Concert Scenes in Texas
Calling all extras! Here's your chance to be a part of one of the best TV shows in recent years. Yellowstone is coming to Texas to put the final touches to its last season. They are looking for extras to be a part of some concert scenes at the Ft. Worth Stockyards in a couple of weeks.
Five Firms Flee California for Texas
5 Huge California Companies Now Based in Texas: Chevron, Tesla, & More. Recently announced move to Houston from San Ramon, Calif. by end of 2024. CEO Mike Wirth & others moving too. Ranked 15th on Forbes' Fortune 500. Tesla. EV maker moved HQ to Austin in '21, from Palo Alto....
As students head back to school in San Antonio, others may opt for virtual learning
SAN ANTONIO — It's back-to-school time in San Antonio, and while many students will return to class in-person, others will head online. For some children, that will be Texas Connections Academy @ Houston. The online program operates as an approved Houston Independent School District campus charter school and its accredited through HISD. According to its Executive Director Darla Gardner, 7,300 students are currently enrolled statewide with 450 students in the San Antonio area.
August supermoon set to be brightest Monday night
SAN ANTONIO — Our most recent nights haven't been all that dark, thanks to a full moon that looks much larger than normal. And Monday night will be brighter soon, thanks to the supermoon. Today at 1:26pm CDT the Supermoon officially became 100 percent full. But it is also...
Texas Nominations Are Now Open – 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 41st Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. Administered by the OneStar Foundation, the Governor’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor exemplary individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving their communities through outstanding service and volunteering. “Texans recognize...
TxDOT and Local Cops Crack Down on Drunk Driving: Stay Safe This Labor Day!
Now that school has started, college students are returning to campus, and football starts soon, Labor Day will be here before you know it. Many people in the Amarillo Area and all over the Texas Panhandle, celebrate Labor Day with friends. They fire up the grills and crack open some cold ones or meet at a local bar. It's a holiday to kick back, relax, and enjoy your weekend or day off.
Accountability ratings for Texas schools not released for second year
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -The Texas Education Agency uses an A-F accountability rating to grade school districts on overall performances. The agency changed those ratings back in 2022 and 2023, prompting lawsuits from hundreds of school districts. They claim the ratings rely on a faulty STAAR test, and set the bar...
Texas entrepreneur fuels local leatherwork education and charity
Aaron Heizer, a renowned entrepreneur from Elm Mott, Texas, is fueling his local community with tools and knowledge of the leatherwork trade. Through his enterprise, Maker’s Leather Supply, Heizer aims to foster an appreciation for leather craft among both professionals and beginners. Since its inception in 2014, Maker’s Leather...
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