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New initiative addressing athlete, coach, fan behavior
The University Interscholastic League and coaches associations throughout the state of Texas decided that just talking about the growing number of ejections and incidents at high school athletic events wasn’t enough. During the recent Texas High School Coaches Association’s Coaching School and Convention in San Antonio, “The Texas Way,”...
Four Longhorns named to preseason award watch lists ahead of 1st SEC season
Quinn Ewers, Kelvin Banks Jr., Anthony Hill Jr., and Jahdae Barron are all on respective award lists for their positions as the season nears. Ewers was named to the Maxwell Award watch list, Banks landed on the Outland Trophy watch list while Hill and Barron were named to the Nagurski Trophy watch list.
ATXplained Live is back this October — at a new venue. Get your tickets starting Friday!
Austin’s best live journalism is coming back to the stage this October. ATXplained Live brings you true stories, based on your questions about Austin, in a totally different way. With sound, images, dancing, singing, live games and more, we tell the stories of the city's past, present and future.
Overnight football ‘Madness’ for Mustangs
The 2024 football season is fast approaching, and Marble Falls Mustang fans are invited to Midnight Madness, the team’s first practice. The event begins at 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Mustang Stadium. The practice starts at midnight Monday. Marble Falls Athletic Director and head football coach Keri Timmerman was in the KBEY 103.9 FM studio to talk about all of the madness.
3 'most talented' defensive linemen for Texas entering camp
The most recent of the three defensive tackle transfers the Longhorns brought in this offseason was the former Louisville Cardinals and Arizona State Sun Devils grad transfer senior Jermayne Lole. There is a high likelihood that Lole joins fellow defensive tackle grad transfers Bill Norton and Tia Savea among the...
Westlake Ace Hardware to Acquire Four Stores in Austin, Texas
Westlake Ace Hardware will be expanding its Austin presence after an acquisition deal with Breed & Co. closes later this year. Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has agreed to acquire four stores from Breed & Co. Ace Hardware, a family-owned retailer based in Austin, Texas. Westlake Ace will acquire all three Breed & Co. locations in Austin; 718 W. 29th St.; 3663 Bee Cave Rd.; 166 Hargraves Dr. and Spicewood Ace Hardware at 20700 State Highway 71 West.
Post Malone adds stop in The Woodlands to F-1 Trillion Tour
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Post Malone announced new dates for his F-1 Trillion Tour on Tuesday, including a stop in The Woodlands. The show will be Tuesday, October 22 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The tour also includes a stop in Austin at the Germania Insurance Amphitheatre on Saturday,...
The Highland Lakes Are Rising Again! Here’s What That Means for Austin
Lake lovers can rejoice because Lake Travis has risen by more that 7 feet in the past seven days, following heavy rainfall across Central Texas and the Hill Country in July. In the past two weeks, the Hill Country has received widespread rainfall of 3 to 6 inches, with most of it falling along the Llano River, which flows into the Colorado River at Lake LBJ.
Burnet Presbyterian Church marks 150 years
Burnet Presbyterian Church celebrates 150 years of service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at 101 S. Pierce St. After a sermon by the Rev. Bill Poe, the congregation will hold a covered-dish luncheon in the church’s fellowship hall. The church was formed on Aug. 12, 1874, by the...
Avoid expensive and lengthy probate with help from local attorney John Levy
Planning for your final wishes can seem daunting, but it's not something you want to put off. Just a couple of hours now can save your family a lot of stress, and money in the future. Our friend and local attorney John Levy joined Trevor Scott with tips and advice for estate planning.
Nancy Pelosi, Lyle Lovett Join Texas Tribune Festival
Strange bedfellows has always been a winning part of the Texas Tribune Festival formula, wherein politicians and policy makers of all stripes put aside their differences to come together under one (metaphorical, mostly collegial) tent. Today’s full lineup showcases that continued diversity in speakers. Among the notables:. • Nancy...
Former Longhorn Agiye Hall reportedly not with new UCF team
Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Agiye Hall, who departed Austin for Orlando’s UCF, did not join the Golden Knights program for its preseason practices, CBS Sports reports. Hall began his college career with Nick Saban’s Alabama in 2021. Some of his early memorable highlights came the following year during...
What to expect from Hayden Conner in his senior season
When the Texas Longhorns begin the 2024 campaign, Hayden Conner is among the four returning starters on the offensive line. The Katy, Texas, native will enter his senior season and look to help the Longhorns flourish in the SEC. Over the last few years, Conner has been a model of...
The Kia Challenge Epidemic: How Vulnerable Models Are Fueling a Surge in Car Thefts
The Kia Challenge has transformed into a full-blown epidemic of car theft, with Kia and Hyundai models serving as the primary targets. The crisis is acutely evident in cities like Austin, where a staggering number of vehicles are stolen monthly. At the heart of this issue lies a critical vulnerability in specific Kia and Hyundai models, which lack essential immobilizer technology.
City council members discuss funding for APD as city budget talks continue
Austin (KXAN) — Budget season continues for City of Austin leaders with another budget workshop session Tuesday morning. The council considering a record-high budget that could give a big boost to the Austin Police Department.
MSSP Alert Launches Pricing Trends Survey for Managed Security Services Providers
MSSP Alert the leading source of business information and cybersecurity news for the Managed Services community, and the publisher of MSSP Top 250 and the Top 250 Public Cloud MSPs announces the launch of the first-ever benchmark pricing study for MSSPs and MSPs. This survey will collect and analyze pricing strategies, policies, and trends across the managed security services landscape. The resulting survey report will provide valuable insights for senior executives at MSSPs and MSPs and help to inform their business strategies.
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