Jonestown
LATEST NEWS
Round Rock Parks and Recreations Qualifies Two Lifeguard Teams for State Competition
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS – Round Rock Parks and Recreation announces that two of its lifeguard teams have qualified to compete at the state level following their performance at the Central Texas Aquatics Association Regional Competition. This event was held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Typhoon Texas in Pflugerville, where the teams demonstrated their knowledge in recognition, response, skill performance, teamwork, communication, and the ability to perform under pressure during mock rescues and skill scenarios.
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Officials report less wildfires this season due to excessive rainfall
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In 2023, first responders across the state battled more than 160 wildfires according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and so far this year only 20 have been reported in this summer’s wildfire season. “You know being in Texas anytime it rains, it’s good,” Sean Dugan, Texas A&M Forest Service, Public […]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Rain chances continue through the weekend
TONIGHT: A few scattered showers early, becoming more isolated near midnight. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: E 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of […]
The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz
When John Garrett co-founded the first Community Impact Newspaper covering Round Rock and Pflugerville nearly two decades ago, it was with a very specific mission in mind. “There were actually a lot of really good community papers around in 2005, and our model was never to be a traditional community newspaper – it was always we wanted to be a business journal for the average resident,” Garrett said. “So we wanted to write about our core subjects: transportation, government, local business, economic development, real estate.”
CapMetro stops shift to all-electric bus fleet
Capital Metro is slamming the brakes on an ambitious goal of transitioning to an all-electric bus fleet, citing problems with the range of battery-electric buses. Austin voters were promised a transit system with exclusively electric vehicles when they authorized a tax increase in 2020 to fund Project Connect, the largest transit expansion in the city's history. Zero-emissions buses are quieter and don't blast hot exhaust in the faces of people on the sidewalk.
Things to do in the Austin area this weekend: We Luv Video's birthday party, a Taylor Swift roller skating night and more
AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is upon us and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From a birthday party for a video store to a Taylor Swift-themed roller skating event, there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days.
Austin's Blizzard Entertainment employees form recognized union
AUSTIN, Texas — Sixty Blizzard Entertainment quality assurance employees in Austin have officially been recognized as part of a union. These workers are now part of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), garnering recognition from Microsoft subsidiary company Blizzard as part of a labor neutrality agreement. "We are honored...
Rock Camp 2024 with Austin School of Music
FOX 7 Austin's Casey Clairborne is with Austin School of Music to feature Rock Camp 2024. The first summer rock camp in Austin, it's the school's 29th year where kids get to jam, learn new songs, and even write an original song.
East Austin basketball argument leads to accidental shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested after he allegedly shot himself by accident following a confrontation at the Zaragoza Recreation Center. According to an arrest affidavit, Austin police officers responded to 2608 Gonzales Street at 7:14 p.m. on July 23. Several people called 911 reporting that gunshots had been fired.
Steve Sarkisian salary & contract details: How much does Texas' coach get paid per year?
The man, the myth, the legend. Steve Sarkisian is about to lead the Texas Longhorns into the SEC and their fourth season together. Sarkisian is one of the highest-paid college football head coaches in the nation but how exactly do his salary and contract break down?. In February, Sarkisian and...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.