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City of Ingram Mayor signs disaster declaration to request help from the state after flash flood damage
INGRAM, Texas — Kerr county officials said the City of Ingram was the hardest hit by heavy rains on Tuesday leaving massive infrastructure ruined. The mayor of Ingram has signed a disaster declaration to request help from the state. This would help repair roads, sewage systems and over a dozen homes affected by the flash floods.
A look into Austin's proposed budget, as APD and AFD spend millions in OT because of vacancies
AUSTIN, Texas — Wednesday, Austin City Council took a closer look at the proposed $5.9 billion budget for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. During a work session, they brought up questions they wanted to address about the General Fund. Police and Fire Overtime. First responders’ overtime budget was a major...
Badges Go on Sale Today for the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that badges for the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival will be available for purchase on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This year’s reimagined event will take place on October 25th and 26th, 2024, and promises an elevated and unforgettable experience, blending the finest cuisine, wines, craft beers, and spirits amid the scenic backdrop of Marktplatz on Main Street in Fredericksburg.
Public Warned to Stay Out of Upper Guadalupe River near Spring Branch
Comal County advises the public to expect debris in the Guadalupe River at Rebecca Creek Road bridge and the FM 311 bridge west of Canyon Lake near Spring Branch. The river was expected to crest at around 12.06 feet by 2 p.m. today, with flow rates of around 8,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) at the two bridges.
Kendra Scott, Junk Gypsy team up for unveiling and grand opening event
, , , At the new Wimberley location of Junk Gypsy, Kendra Scott, CEO of her Austin-based billion dollar jewelry brand, inaugurated a yellow-rosethemed boot last Friday in front of a large crowd of fans and well-wishers. After comments by Carl Rabenault and Nancy Elliot of WimberleyArts.org, the boot was unveiled. The entrepreneurial superstar and philanthropist told listeners that she had a special affection for yellow roses, which, she added, were used in the suffrage movement to signal support for the Nineteenth Amendment. She applauded artist, Leah Lu- cus who is the senior vice president of design at Kendra Scott, for...
Company that supplies Samsung set to build new $46 million facility in Manor
MANOR, Texas — A South Korean company that helps supply Samsung will be building a new $46 million facility in Manor, according to a report from the Austin Business Journal. Plans show the facility will be built on a 24-acre plot along Old Kimbro Road, south of U.S. 290, that Wonik Materials Co. purchased from the city earlier this year.
Futronic USA to establish first US plant in Buda
BUDA — A project dubbed "Forward Motion" received the green light from the Buda City Council in June and then the Hays County Commissioners Court on July 16 in the form of tax breaks and other financial incentives. Futronic USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of motor vehicle transmission and powertrain parts and a supplier to Tesla, is setting its sights on the city of Buda for its first-ever U.S. location. The South Korean-based company is eyeing the acquisition of the former Fat Quarter building, spanning 66,250 square feet and situated on the west (southbound) side of IH-35, off Business Park Drive. The building acquisition is estimated at $11 million, with a capital investment of $17 million, which will include building improvements, fixtures and equipment. The company estimates it will create at least 200 jobs, with an average wage of $52,000 per year. The news has Buda Economic Development Corporation CEO Jennifer Storm excited. "Buda is about 20 miles from Tesla's manufacturing facility, Giga Texas, making us perfectly positioned for Tesla suppliers like Futronic,” Storm said. "At full build-out, Futronic is planned to employ 350 high-paying positions in our community, which would make Buda's largest employer,” Buda EDC Assistant Director Shannon Mumley said. “This is huge! Buda has a skilled workforce, with a school district that provides robust CTE programming, so this is a real asset for not only our economy, but for families and future generations." The EDC Incentive Task Force recommended, and council approved, providing $600,000 to encourage job creation. Commissioners approved an undisclosed amount via a Chapter 381 Incentive Agreement, which, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office, allows counties to negotiate directly with developers and businesses to provide incentives encouraging developers to build in their jurisdictions. Futronic wants to begin finishing out the space by the third quarter of 2024 and begin production a year later, in 2025. Futronic started in 1993 in automotive electronics. Since then, it has been supplying various types of motors, actuators and controllers to global automotive companies and continues to develop new products through creative and innovative technology and continuous growth.
Austin police arrest suspect in 'jugging' robbery of 80-year-old man
Austin police arrested a 22-year-old man Tuesday in connection with a "jugging" robbery that targeted an 80-year-old man who had just left a bank. Christopher Phillips was taken into custody within hours of the robbery, which happened around 12:40 p.m. in the 7300 block of Inspiration Drive in east Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
The Return of the Pride
Fredericksburg, Texas is home to many wonderful things. Vineyards and rolling hills—and some of the best German food around. And it is also the home of the Pride of the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg High School’s award-winning marching band. The band has chosen TLU as the location for...
80-year-old man arrested for knife threat at Marble Falls store
An 80-year-old man was arrested on July 23 after he reportedly threatened staff at the Marble Falls Verizon Wireless store with a knife. Charles Jones of Kingsland was subdued by two armed customers until law enforcement arrived. According to Marble Falls Police Capt. Jimmy Cole, at around 2 p.m. Tuesday,...
Unidentified object spotted moving across the Moon
AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin man isn't sure what he captured on camera recently, but he's hoping someone will help him solve the mystery. Eric Eman shot video of the Moon on his Seestar S50 telescope on July 21 at around 11:29 p.m. He says he noticed a black object...
Federal agents at Delia’s Tamales in McAllen
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McALLEN — Federal agents were seen entering the Delia’s Tamales restaurant at 3400 N. 10 St. Wednesday morning. Approximately four law enforcement officers — some wearing ballistic vests bearing the word “POLICE” and others reading “FBI” — entered the restaurant at approximately 10 a.m.
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