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Jody Denberg To Retire From KUTX
Veteran Austin programmer and air talent Jody Denberg will retire from afternoons at University of Texas AAA 98.9 KUTX Leander/Austin TX on Friday, August 2. Denberg is currently heard on KUTX from 5-8pm Monday through Thursday and 12-4pm on Fridays. He began his career as a music critic for The Daily Texan when he was invited to guest host a Sunday morning show “Critics Choice” on Rock 93.7 KLBJ-FM in 1981, which he would soon take over as the full-time host of. During his time with KLBJ-FM he would eventually rise to Music Director. He was recruited to then Smooth Jazz “Star 107” KGSR as Program Director with a creative control clause, which was used to flip the station to Adult Alternative. Denberg would stay at KGSR until resigning in 2009 and after sitting out a non-compete would join the University of Texas’ 90.5 KUT as a part-time host. Following their acquisition and launch of KUTX in 2012, he would take the afternoon host position that he has held until now.
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.
Several people evacuated after fire at northwest Austin home, 2 cats rescued
The Austin Fire Department helped evacuate several people and rescued two cats from a home that caught on fire late Monday night. AFD posted on social media around 11: 20 p.m. crews were responding to a fire at a single family dwelling located on Ganymede Drive near West Parmer Lane.
Neo-Nazi Gang Affiliates Attacked a Mixed-Race Family in Martindale, Only One Was Arrested
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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,...
Blue Lotus Aesthetics & Wellness opening on Cedar Park, Leander border
Blue Lotus Aesthetics & Wellness is a new med spa opening in early August on the Leander and Cedar Park border. (Courtesy Pexels) A new med spa is opening on the border of Leander and Cedar Park in early August. Blue Lotus Aesthetics & Wellness offers neurotoxin and botox injections;...
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...
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