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A new study confirms what most of us already know: San Antonio is among the worst cities in the U.S. for keeping your hair in check. Why it matters: It's time to embrace the frizz. What they did: Goldie, a beauty appointment scheduling app, analyzed environmental factors that affect hair...

With the presidential election considered a toss up, the votes that third-party and independent candidates receive in key states could decide the White House. Here's who's on those state ballots. Ashley Lopez is a political correspondent for NPR based in Austin, Texas. She joined NPR in May 2022. Prior to...

SAN ANTONIO — The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) has declared Stage 4 Critical Period Management for Edwards groundwater permit holders in the San Antonio Pool of the EAA’s jurisdiction, including Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays and Medina counties, based on declining aquifer conditions effective Wednesday, Sept. 18. That day, the Comal Springs 10-day rolling average was at 99 cubic feet per second (cfs), which is within the Stage 4 threshold for the EAA Critical Period Management Plan (CPM). EAA CPM Stage 4 for the San Antonio Pool reduces the annual authorized withdrawal amounts available to affected Edwards groundwater permit holders by 40%. These reductions apply to all Edwards Aquifer groundwater permit holders authorized to pump more than three acre-feet annually, a news release stated. This includes industrial and agricultural users, as well as water utilities authorized to pump water from the Edwards Aquifer for delivery to its respective customers. All affected permit holders must also report their pumping totals to the EAA on a monthly basis. Residents and businesses within those counties who receive their water from a public water system should follow their respective water provider's directives regarding water use practices. The EAA does not enforce lawn watering activities or other general water limitations beyond the curtailment of withdrawals from the Edwards Aquifer, according to the release; any enforcement of such activities or limitations is enforced by a municipality.

BASTROP, Texas — Court filings show Elon Musk will move the headquarters of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, from San Francisco to Bastrop. John Boyd, principal of the Boyd Company, a corporate site selection consulting firm, says there’s a reason Musk keeps choosing this area for his businesses.

Ethics complaints filed against mayoral candidate Doug Greco and incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson will move to a final hearing next month, but an anticipated court ruling could circumvent the proceedings. In a preliminary hearing Wednesday, the Ethics Review Commission determined there were reasonable grounds to believe that both Greco and...

A coalition of Austin-area transportation organizations is encouraging Central Texans to take part in the Week Without Driving initiative from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) has been awarded a $39 million contract to support the U.S. Marine Corps' Program Executive Officer, Land Systems (PEO LS). The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is for the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) recompete award and builds upon Ultra I&C's successful support of CAC2S since the initial award in 2019.

In a decisive move aimed at fostering both business development and cultural vitality, the Austin City Council has given the green light to a series of initiatives that seek to bolster local enterprises while simultaneously enhancing community engagement and preserving the unique cultural fabric of the city. Notably, these initiatives, approved on September 26, encompass updates to the existing Business Expansion Program as well as the introduction of two novel endeavors: the Place-Based Enhancement Program and the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy. Detailed information about these programs can be found on the City's website.

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - Austin Public Health officials say they're investigating an increase in possible human cases of West Nile virus. There was a spike in mosquitoes collected earlier this summer that tested positive, prompting alerts. Officials at Austin Public Health told FOX 7 they are now actively investigating about...

Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) is the city’s highly anticipated music festival that takes place every October. The festival features a diverse lineup of acts yearly with nine stages, 100+ performances – and, best of all, two weekends. Learn more about this year’s lineup and what to expect for the 2024 festival (October 4-6 and 11-13, 2024).

Austin residents can mark their calendars for the last emergency preparedness training session of the year, hosted by the City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). Scheduled for October 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., this educational opportunity is designed to ensure locals are ready to efficiently handle emergencies. The two-hour course will be held at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Austin Public Library, located at 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749, as per the City of Austin announcement.

Is Travis County's hospital district -- Central Health -- giving millions of dollars to Dell Medical School illegally? Travis County Commissioners wonder if that's the case and it was a sticking point in their approval of Central Health's budget Tuesday.

The Austin chapter of the Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) and the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) held an emergency “All Out for Lebanon” protest for National Day of Action at Austin City Hall on Sept. 24 to raise awareness for the ongoing attacks on Lebanon and Gaza which are widely believed to be carried out by Israel. Organizers and community members alike spoke out against the ongoing violence and occupation persisting in the Middle East, particularly in both Palestine and Lebanon.

Texas has a big haze problem. Saharan dust plagues us every year, and soot from agricultural fires can sometimes darken the Austin skyline – but those are only temporary, if recurring nuisances. The more insidious culprits are the 12 dirtiest coal plants in the state, which together contribute to...

Central District Court of California dismisses Haas Automation's lawsuit against Guenther Steiner over trademark use in autobiography, but legal battles between the parties continue.

AUSTIN, Texas — For the first time this election cycle, all of the candidates vying to be Austin's mayor gathered for a forum to make their arguments on why they deserve the job. Mayor Kirk Watson, who is seeking another term in office, is facing four other candidates: Doug...

World Deaf Day falls on Sunday, Sept. 29 this year. World Deaf Day is a day made to celebrate and recognize the rich cultural heritage of the deaf community. The deaf community is rich in culture and tradition and known to be a tight knit community. World Deaf Day is often celebrated in the community in the form of rallies, seminars and fun deaf centered events including farmers markets, deaf movie nights and deaf artist showcases.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction was recently awarded the construction and renovation contract for Austin Independent School District’s Anderson and McCallum High Schools. Anderson High School, in Northwest Austin, Texas, was built in 1970. The renovation includes a 43,350-square-foot competition gym with an 1,800-seat capacity and locker rooms with coaches’ offices, training rooms, officials’ dressing rooms and laundry. Common spaces will feature a Hall of Honor and trophy cases, while the entry vestibule and front office will be reconfigured for security. This project is designed to accommodate the school’s 2,397 students.

St. Edward’s University’s Student Government Association (SGA) held their senator debates on Sept. 23 in Jones Auditorium. With six prospective senators seated on stage and ready to debate, SGA President Mikayla Pastrano and Elections Commissioner Aggie Guevara moderated. A little over a dozen students sat in the audience and had the chance to submit questions to be answered by the prospective senators.

Austinites are invited to take a first look at Our Future 35's Vision Plan before it heads to Austin City Council.