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TSTC names new campus provost
(New Braunfels) — Texas State Technical College has named Mike Anderson as provost of its New Braunfels campus. “Mike Anderson is a seasoned educator and the founding executive in charge of our New Braunfels campus,” TSTC Chancellor and CEO Mike Reeser said. “His leadership is a key reason why his campus is growing.”
Former Austin City Council member Chris Riley dies
AUSTIN, Texas - A former Austin City Council member has died. Chris Riley served on the city council between 2009-15. He was a born and raised Austinite and graduated from Austin High School in the late 1980s before spending time at Harvard University. After getting his undergrad degree, Riley returned...
Bat boxes to be installed in Austin
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is in the process of installing more than a dozen bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge on I-35. The goal is to provide habitats for bats that live under bridges being demolished near Howard Lane and Wells Branch Parkway.
A Major Developer’s Collapse Leaves Abandoned Projects Scattered Across Austin
On daily walks with his dog, Enzo, Austin resident Aaron Mitchell passes by a sagging chain-link fence that borders a 5-acre parcel of land consisting of overgrown weeds and a giant hole in the ground. The site along Springdale Road just north of Seventh Street was slated to become a mixed-use development called Ellie May, with underground parking, 84 condos, restaurants, and office space. But after the developer, StoryBuilt, suddenly unraveled amid financial disaster last year, the Govalle neighborhood was left with nothing but a crater filled with a few feet of opaque green water.
Man sets bed on fire after domestic disturbance in Northeast Austin: affidavit
AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested for arson after setting a bed on fire inside a Northeast Austin apartment, Austin police said. According to an arrest affidavit, on July 28, around 8:27 p.m., officers received a call about an assault at the Silver Springs Apartments on I-35. The 911 caller said they were assaulted.
2 teens charged with manslaughter after man dies from injuries during fight in Kingsland
KINGSLAND, Texas - Two teens were arrested in connection to the death of a man in Kingsland, the Llano County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office said on July 14, a fight happened involving multiple people at a home in Kingsland. When deputies arrived, David Justus was found unresponsive. He...
Former Texas Longhorn filled with reasons to transfer to Ragin' Cajuns
Once former Texas Longhorn Sam Ardoin made up his mind to enter the transfer portal, the next step wasn’t very complicated. “I just decided if UL offers me, then I’m going to go there,” Ardoin said. “I didn’t really give any other schools a chance to offer.”
Fears of 'Lady Bird Lake' serial killer reignited as another family calls for probe into 20 deaths
Fears of the 'Lady Bird Lake' serial killer have been reignited after another family called for an investigation into 20 deaths. Christopher Hays-Clark, 30, is one of at least 12 bodies found in or near the reservoir on the Colorado River in downtown Austin, Texas in less than two years. His ex-partner Reegan Aparicio, 29, thinks he was murdered and is calling for police to look into his death.
Former Olympian selling his million dollar San Antonio home
SAN ANTONIO-With housing inventory increasing, luxury homes valued at over a million dollars and up are sitting on the market a median of 40 days according to the San Antonio Board of Realtors. That’s about 10 days longer than non luxury homes. However, a luxury home currently on the market...
Alleged wrong way driver identified after crash kills Bexar County Deputy
SAN ANTONIO - The alleged wrong-way driver who was killed in a collision that also took the lives of a Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy and one other. The driver has been identified as 28-year-old Jorge Luis Paragas, who succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash. The San Antonio Police...
‘Paws Off the Pavement’ keeps pet friends safe
, , Although La Niña weather brought rain and cooler temperatures to Hays County in June and July, pets, with their fur covered bodies and inability to cool down quickly, will suffer heat stroke if owners aren’t careful. Last week, the Hays County Pet Resource Center launched an area-wide heat safety campaign, “Paws Off the Pavement,” so humans know how to protect their four-legged friends. Pet owners might be surprised to know that when the mercury reads 95 degrees and higher, they should limit what their dogs do outdoors, according to the Hays PRC. That means no runs, walks or outings...
Marijuana decriminalization measures in San Marcos, Austin get early court wins
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) - Last week, a Hays County District Judge dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit seeking to force San Marcos to enforce marijuana possession arrests. The background: In 2022, nearly 82% of San Marcos voters chose to decriminalize marijuana under Proposition A. The effort was led by...
Near triple-digit heat and another Heat Advisory on Wednesday
It’s the last day of July and there are still about seven more weeks to go before we see the next decent cold front through North Texas. More heat advisories are in place Wednesday, and most likely through Saturday.
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...
Bye Bye Baby: Why Are There So Many Abandoned Newborns in Texas?
The last place an unwanted newborn baby should be put is often the first place to look: the trash. With the expansion of Safe Haven locations and the promotion of the Baby Moses law, the continued discoveries of the most helpless members of society. infants, left in dangerous locations is confusing as it is disturbing.
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.
Human Remains Found Confirmed to be Missing Texas Woman
Recently discovered human remains put an end to a tragic weeks-long search for a Texas woman who went missing while on vacation with her husband. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the human remains discovered on July 22 belong to Miranda Ankofski, who went missing with her husband during their annual Moab trip in June.
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