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HCC Coleman College interim president appointed to state task force
HOUSTON (July 1, 2024) — Dr. Lutricia Harrison, interim president of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to serve on the inaugural Healthcare Workforce Task Force for the State of Texas. The task force’s directive...
Cedar Park leaders weigh expanding child care options throughout the city
PACE Preschool has been approved to build in Cedar Park, while Parinama Academy is still being considered. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Following a monthlong council consideration process, one child care center is cleared to put down roots in Cedar Park, while another is still on the table. Both child care centers...
Man arrested after barricading himself following a domestic disturbance call
CEDAR PARK, Texas — A man has been arrested after barricading himself inside a residence following a domestic disturbance call, according to Cedar Park police. Authorities responded to the 400 block of East Cypress Creek where the incident began. As a precaution, a shelter-in-place notice was issued to surrounding neighbors.
Texas carrier abruptly shutters after funding halts
Creditors and former employees are looking for compensation after U.S. Logistics Solutions abruptly filed for bankruptcy on June 21. A lender had quickly halted funding, and company leaders tried to find additional investment and partners to no avail, a bankruptcy announcement said. “Over the past several months, USLS has implemented...
How the ice bucket challenge 10 years ago revolutionized ALS research
In the summer of 2014, more than 17 million people dumped ice cold water over their heads in an online trend known as the ice bucket challenge. The virtual challenge gained global momentum, raising $115 million to support research and care access for those living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Austin Police Investigate In-Custody Death, Release Footage as Community Seeks Answers
The Austin Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Jermaine Joseph Sims, who died in police custody on June 17. APD has pledged to provide a transparent account of the incident, conscious of the community's demands for accountability and clarity. The department has released audio and video materials associated with the case, as reported by the City of Austin.
Which SEC teams will Texas basketball easily defeat in the Horns’ 2024-25 season?
In May, the SEC announced the home-and-away conference opponents for the newly expanded, 16-team conference. Every team in the SEC will play its 15 conference opponents at least once a year, playing three of them twice per season. Joining the conference for the first time in 2024, the Texas Longhorns...
Explore top Fourth of July events across Austin for a spectacular celebration
AUSTIN, Texas — Are you still planning your Fourth of July festivities? Here are some top events happening in the Austin area. Austin Symphony H-E-B July Fourth Concert & Fireworks. Enjoy a free concert by the Austin Symphony Orchestra and a spectacular fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake. The...
DHS to make new fire safety technology available for testing
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced it would be making an innovative new fire safety tool available to fire departments across the country for testing. The tool – a helmet-mounted indoor visualization … Read More » The post DHS to make new fire safety technology available for testing appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Austin lane closed for nearly 2 years without any roadwork
It’s a case of construction confusion for a driver in southeast Austin. More than a year ago, he noticed traffic barrels blocking part of a lane on the East Ben White frontage road, but Reyes said he’s never seen a crew doing any work. As KXAN Investigator Mike Rush finds out, a roadblock kept TxDOT from repairing a hidden danger in a timelier fashion.
It's bigger, and it just means more: Texas' jump to the SEC shows how much college sports is about to change
AUSTIN, Texas — High above the University of Texas campus, within the school’s iconic clock tower, a party ensues. This is not any ol’ party. While more than 18,000 orange-clad fans sprawl across the 40 acres below celebrating the school’s entrance into the Southeastern Conference, a much more exclusive gathering unfolds above.
Alamo Drafthouse to reopen five previously closed theaters after recent Sony investment
Weeks after being acquired by Sony Entertainment, Alamo Drafthouse has announced that it will be reopening five previously closed theaters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The theaters were closed last month after a franchisee — Two Is One, One is None LLC — that operated all the North Texas theaters filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and immediately closed the locations.
Massive industrial projects en route near Tesla Gigafactory in East Austin
With ongoing demand for warehouse and distribution space in Central Texas, massive industrial projects are on track to be neighbors to Tesla's Gigafactory near Southeast Austin. The developments come in a part of the region that is seeing explosive growth, including thousands of new apartments, single-family homes, commercial development and...
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