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Bastrop museum earns more accolades, named top-three finalist for Austin Community’s Choice Awards
A World War II exhibit is one of many options at the Bastrop County Museum and Visitor Center. (Courtesy Bastrop County Historical Society) The Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center was recently announced as a top-three finalist for the Austin Community's Choice Awards. This marks the third recognition the museum has...
U.S. Marshals looking for Juan Leija-Monsivais for allegedly violating release terms
The US Marshals need your help to find Juan Antonio Leija-Monsivais. Leija-Monsivais is wanted for allegedly skipping town on his supervised release. 48-year-old Juan Antonio Leija-Monsivais is 5’6” tall and weighs 160 pounds. His last known place of residence was Austin, Texas but he has close ties to...
CapMetro names police chief of new transit force
CapMetro announced Monday Eric Robins had officially been approved to serve as chief of police for the transit authority's upcoming police force. Robins had previously been selected to serve as the upcoming force's chief administrator in June 2022.
Austin City Council Approves 13 Charter Amendments for November Ballot
Thirteen proposed amendments to the city charter are headed to the November ballot, clearing the City Council in a decision that could reshape the future of local governance. Among the proposals greenlit are measures that could make it harder to recall council members and restructure when citizen-led initiatives hit the ballot.
Support helps first ACC Architecture Graduate Successfully Transfer
“I have been doing arts and crafts for a LONG time. Since I’m so art-focused, I struggled to find a major that I felt would teach me what I wanted to learn while still opening me up for jobs in the future. I was afraid to fall into the starving artist stereotype. As a result, I had a rough time trying to find a college and a major. It’s taken me two years, two colleges, and three majors to find what’s right for me. Finally.”
Profile: Carmen Llanes Pulido for mayor
Carmen Llanes Pulido is one of four candidates campaigning to be mayor of the nation’s 11th largest city in 2025. It’s a city of 460,159 households and a population of 1,026,459, according to demographics published by the City of Austin,. The challengers are trying to unseat incumbent Mayor...
Warning Issued for Texas Most Wanted Fugitive and a $4,000 Reward
AUSTIN – Jorge Hernandez Dionicio, a criminal illegal immigrant, is one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. This month, he is the Featured Fugitive, and authorities are urging the public to be vigilant. Details:. Name: Jorge Hernandez Dionicio. Aliases: Jorge Hernandez-Dionicio, Noe Vega. Age: 33. Height: 5 feet 3...
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Linda Ruth: The Yellow Rose Of Texas Award 2024
Linda A. Ruth, from Lewisville, has been awarded The Yellow Rose of Texas. The award is an honorary commission given only through the Governor’s Office to recognize outstanding Texan women who have made significant contributions to their communities through community service, preserving history, accomplishments of the present, and building the future.
Open Registration – EMT Classes On Texas College Campuses
With an ever-growing population in Texas, paramedics are critical and are often the initial protectors of public safety during emergencies. They have the training and expertise to handle the effects of disasters and crises, provide medical care, and often prevent further harm or death. This is why Emergency Medical Technician...
Texas doubles investment in energy fund to keep up with growing demand
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Cities like San Marcos were once considered small towns. Now, in most communities along the I-35 corridor, the growth is undeniable. “I’ve seen the community grow and also just love living in this area,” said Andrea Villalobos, the assistant director of planning and development services for the City of San Marcos.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ July 25 at Dairy Queen benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to the Children’s...
Rain chances, mild temperatures in store for North Texas this week
A slow-moving cold front will produce scattered showers and storms on Monday isolated storms Tuesday through Friday. More scattered storms are possible this weekend and below-average temperatures will continue over the next seven days.
Monday Midday Forecast: Stormy (but cooler!) week ahead
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the mid-to-upper-80s. Wind: S 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: S 5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the low-to-mid-80s. Wind: […]
Austin’s New Chief of Police will Be One of Two Finalists
With Interim Chief of Police Henderson choosing to retire, that means the search for Austin Police Department’s next Chief of Police continues (though being the interim Chief doesn’t automatically guarantee the permanent appointment). After recently being elected himself, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax made it one of his top priorities to appoint Austin’s new chief.
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. After months of classes on counseling, Veron Blue got her chance to put what she has learned all year, to work. Across from her, was fellow trainee...
The SEC chose the wrong UT… Texas trumps Tennessee and that’s just the truth
The ultimate wrong has occurred and it has been done to the one and only University of Texas. Since the Longhorns joined the SEC, there was an obvious issue at foot. Both Texas and Tennessee have gone by UT but now they share a conference and that can’t go on for any longer.
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