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After millions of dollars and two lawsuits, a hotel to house the homeless opens in Austin
Much of Teresa Strait’s belongings fit in three backpacks and two plastic boxes. On a recent Thursday afternoon, she lugged them and one bicycle into her new apartment. She plopped the bags on the floor and surveyed the small studio. Full-sized bed. Kitchenette with a two-burner stove. Bathroom with a walk-in shower and sink.
Officials caution after major fires in Mason
Gillespie crews assist with 4,300-acre blaze in neighbor county. Over the past week in Gillespie County, local firefighters responded to 11 grass fire incidents and assisted with an over-4,000 acre burn in Mason County. Fredericksburg Fire Department (FFD) Chief Lynn Bizzell said grass and brush fires are common this time...
Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats
"Colin Allred’s understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Rain chances continue to increase across North Texas ahead of Labor Day
NORTH TEXAS – Thursday morning, a coastal trough near the upper Texas coast continued to bring in clouds to parts of North Texas, as well as a few showers.View live radar here.There will be a mix of sun and clouds Thursday with rain chances and a few isolated storms to sit around 20% to 30%. The higher chances are in the southeast side of North Texas, which is closer to the trough. Severe weather isn't expected but there could be some storms with heavy downpours, lightning and possible winds gusting to near 50 mph. Rain coverage increases after Thursday into...
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletter here.This article has been updated to clarify comments made by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt in both a published statement and an interview with Votebeat and The Texas Tribune.Texas Republicans are clashing again with the state’s most populous county over voting. This time, they’re criticizing Harris County’s plan for outreach to eligible but unregistered voters ahead of the registration deadline.County commissioners were set to consider the proposed outreach effort at a meeting Tuesday. But they took it off...
Five football prospects in Texas whose 2025 recruitments are worth tracking with Power Four teams
Following a big summer of commitments, the recruiting calendar turns to fall where schools look to maintain their current 2025 classes, add a few prospects to finish off the cycle or get started on the future with a push for the top prospects in 2026. Senior evals have become a...
Labor Day Weekend Events And Happenings Around In East Texas
Labor Day weekend 2024 is here! Labor Day was declared a national holiday in 1894 and is observed on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American Labor movement that grew from a violent clash between labor and police in Chicago in 1886 when thousands of workers took to the street demanding an eight-hour workday. (Google)
Popular Burger Chain and McDonald’s Competitor Reveals Closure of 9 Locations in 3 States – Final Days for Diners
In a significant move, Shake Shack has announced the closure of nine restaurants across three states: Ohio, Texas, and California. This decision, revealed in a recent SEC filing, marks the first time Shake Shack has closed locations for reasons other than construction. Locations Affected The closures will impact the following Shake Shack locations: California: Oakland, […]
What Texas can learn from crisis mental health care in Arizona
"What Texas can learn from crisis mental health care in Arizona" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. After a call for police assistance with a...
Hurricane Beryl exposes gaps in storm preparation laws for Texas seniors
Barbara Baltazar was one of thousands of Houstonians who expected their elderly loved ones to have power through Hurricane Beryl. Her 76-year-old mom lives in Sharpview Residence and Rehabilitation Center in west Houston. “I just absolutely with all my heart, I would have bet you money my mom would have...
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