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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.
"Austin Bar named USA TODAY's Bar of the Year" []
Sahara Lounge Shakes Its Way Onto USA TODAY’s Best Bars List. Austin's Sahara Lounge, known for its epic dance parties and eclectic style, has been named one of the best bars in the country by USA TODAY. "I think what makes Sahara Lounge special...are the ghosts that live in...
Friends of man stabbed to death in Austin hotel room are 'devastated'
AUSTIN, Texas - A prominent Rhode Island punk rocker of the 1990s was stabbed to death in Austin earlier this year. Friends said they’re devastated and want the woman police said is responsible for his death to go to prison for the rest of her life. "He was a...
Alabama’s Pringle, Texas signee Scott among new faces for South Carolina this season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nick Pringle had the chance to finish his career anywhere after Alabama’s run to the Final Four this past season. He chose to come home, especially after South Carolina completed its own rags-to-riches season in the second year of coach Lamont Paris. “I’m home,...
Coastal Bend organizations oppose proposed 10% rate hike for windstorm insurance
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association will vote on whether to raise the windstorm insurance rate by 10% at a board meeting next Tuesday, Aug. 6, and members of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, along with State Rep. Todd Hunter and Coastal Bend school district and economic development officials have come together in opposition. ...
State Capital Highlights: Expanded passenger rail again on the table
State Capital Highlights: Expanded passenger rail again on the table News Staff Tue, 07/30/2024 - 10:59 am X Gary Borders gborders@texaspress.com A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion...
Here Are 9 of The Most Heinous Crimes To Ever Happen In Texas
You hear it all the time. Things are bigger in Texas. It's true. There are plenty of things I can think of that are Texas-sized. From the tallest building in Houston to the largest football field at Texas A&M. Things in Texas are huge. Unfortunately, that also means crime. Texas...
Two Texas Teens Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million From Walmart
Two 18-year-old boys from San Angelo were arrested last Sunday after being accused of stealing more than $1 million from Walmart over a year while employed by the superstore. Ryan Munoz and Carmelo Amigleo currently have a bond set for $350,000 and the two remain in jail while they wait to face the music.
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