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Get Chilled And Thrilled With These 4 Haunted Bridges In Texas
If you're the type of person who loves a good spine-tingling tale, Texas has you covered. Some of the most haunted bridges around are located in the Lone Star State. Each one of these bridges comes with its eerie legend and ghostly sightings that have been talked about for years.
5 Dangerous Layoff-Cities In Texas You Must Know As Soon As
WFCN – Numerous cities in Texas have lately seen large-scale layoffs, which has had an effect on both communities and industries. Both locals and those looking for work would do well to familiarize themselves with these tendencies. A more in-depth examination of five Texas cities now impacted by significant...
Billionaire Announces He’s Leaving California, Bringing Two Major Companies to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - California has been seeing a major outmigration problem in recent years as residents and business owners pack up and leave for other states. One of the states that has benefited most from those fleeing the Golden State is Texas, which will now see two major companies heading there thanks to their owner, billionaire and activist Elon Musk.
McKinney, Round Rock, Austin rank in top 10 best cities for renters
AUSTIN, Texas — A few Texas cities and the South in general were heavily featured in the best places for renters to live in a new report. RentCafe, an apartment listing service that conducts research on the real estate market, posted its annual rankings of the best cities for renters earlier this month. Its rankings were determined by looking at 20 different metrics in three categories–cost of living and housing, the local economy and quality of life.
Rent Prices In Three Texas Cities Have Largest Decreases In America
With rent prices going through the roof all over the country, we've seen the opposite in three Texas cities that have one of the largest rent decreases in the country. We have all the details. CBS News is reporting that rent prices across the USA are rising faster than wages...
Austin leaders are one step closer to bringing safety to its airport
AUSTIN, Texas — For months, Austin leaders have worked to improve safety at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport by rolling out a permanent virtual ramp control system. On Thursday, they got one step closer to their goal. The Austin City Council approved a contract that would implement the system, which...
‘Bat boxes’ pop up across Texas to help support roosting bat population
AUSTIN, Texas — If you have ever been to Austin, you might have seen millions of bats fly out of the Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset during the summer months. The bridge is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world, with about 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats roosting underneath it.
Downtown Austin leaders call light rail key to advancing affordability, growth
Later this year, the Austin Transit Partnership will unveil its draft environmental impact statement, a detailed look at all the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of Austin's upcoming light rail system.
The 66th Annual Hillside Summer Concert Series is back this month!
An East Austin musical tradition is back this summer, The Hillside Summer Concert series is celebrating 66 years of community and culture with free live music performances every Tuesday in July. Olivia Tamzarian with Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is in the studio along with Janie Balderas, one...
Austin medical facilities now required to have safety barriers after deadly ER crash
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin city leaders passed a new code five months after a car barreled into the emergency room lobby of St. David's North Austin Medical Center. In February, a car crashed into the emergency room of St David's North Austin Medical Center. The car whipped into the parking lot, going over the curb, through the flower bed, and into the crowded emergency room.
Austin climate bond to go in front of voters before 2026
AUSTIN, Texas — This week, Austin City Council is taking the next step towards a climate bond election. Council approved a resolution for city staff to come back to the council with two proposals: a climate investment plan along with the climate bond that would go in front of voters no later than 2026.
Trump accepts GOP nomination, Dems push back Biden vote
KXAN investigative producer Dalton Huey and KXAN photojournalist Lauren Ryan contributed to reporting in this article. KXAN digital reporter Cora Neas compiled and edited this article. AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Austin resident Ben Shrader attended former President Donald Trump’s July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after the campaign sent him an invitation. There, he met with […]
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