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Global tech outage could cause flight delays through the weekend
AUSTIN, Texas - The global tech outage continues to have a huge impact on air travel across the world, including at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. "There are delays all over the world. Literally. It has nothing to do with us here. There was a software update that impacted many industries across the world," said FAA operations manager Jamal Lofton in a video posted to X, formerly Twitter.
Austin Wildlife Rescue taking in 76 baby birds orphaned, injured by Hurricane Beryl
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Austin Wildlife Rescue has opened its doors to 76 orphaned and injured baby birds. If all goes well in their recovery, the birds will be released in August and September. After the storm, Houston and Angleton wildlife organizations were inundated with thousands of animals....
Neuralink is building a $14.7M site in Austin, TX
Elon Musk’s Neuralink company is building a $14.7 million site in Austin, Texas. According to MYSA, Neuralink plans to build new offices in Central Texas. A recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) revealed that Neuralink’s new offices will be at 2200 Caldwell Lane, Del Valle, TX 78617.
'Take care of other people': Former Magnolia Cafe West staff hold emotion-packed reunions
You remember that time when you worked at the fun place. Where everyone who punched the clock was a bit quirky. Some of them might have appeared out of place at first, but everyone eventually fit in. True, a fair share of dramas ensued. Some people misbehaved. Yet the job...
Bidding farewell to a friend
Under the roof of the Spivey Pavilion at Lions Foundation Park was gathered a small circle of relatives and friends to pay tribute to a man who originally hailed from the other side of the world, but lived out the final years of his life in Liberty Hill. Kebede Bekele...
Saturday Night Forecast: Unusual July Weather This Week
A shift in the weather pattern will bring unseasonably wet and not as warm weather to East Texas next week. TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 71. Wind Calm.SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. A Few Isolated Afternoon Storms. High 91. Wind E 5.SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. 30% Chance of Storms After 1:00 A.M. Low 87. Wind Calm.MONDAY: 80% Chance […]
$20 Texas Scratch-Off is Worth $1 Million for One Lucky Texan
We have another millionaire in Texas! A Temple resident claimed a top prize winning ticket worth $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. As always, The claimant elected to remain anonymous.
Austin jobless rate rises to 3.8% as Texas sets labor force record
The Austin-Round Rock metro area's unemployment rate increased to 3.8% in June, while Texas set a new record for its civilian labor force, officials said Friday. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that Austin's jobless rate, representing 56,143 unemployed residents, remains below the national average of 4.3%. Austin added 4,900 jobs...
Texas Talks with Emily Jon Tobias
Writers talking to writers about writing. That is what Austin Liti Limits is all about. We are shining the spotlight on writers living in or visiting Austin, Texas, filming readings and interviews with bestsellers, award-winners, up-and-comers, and indies. Austin Liti Limits is hosted by award-winning writers Larry Brill and Scott...
Texas’ Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
TEXAS, USA — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule. Talking over your peers is rude. Insulting others is mean. Don't hurt people. In short, it’s common sense, Wine said.
The War And The Treaty: Country Singers Reveal Shocking Item They Found Backstage
The War & Treaty were gracing award show stages, receiving Grammy nominations, and even achieving their first-ever platinum single before Cowboy Carter made waves and showed what some people really thought of black people being in the country music realm. However, success and recognition for musicians of color in the...
Smithson Valley alumnus Trey Moore lands on All-SEC football team
Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore was selected to the 2024 SEC preseason third-team as voted on by the league’s media members at SEC Media Days. The UTSA transfer is one of 13 Longhorns to make the preseason All-SEC football teams. Out of Smithson Valley High School, Moore was a...
Artspace111 Announces 11th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition Artists
Artspace111 in Fort Worth has announced 51 artists from across Texas selected for its annual juried exhibition. See a list of the selected artists below. Each year, a guest juror selects artworks from the submissions and names prize winners, who receive cash awards. This year’s juror is Margaret (Maggie) Adler, former Curator of Paintings, Sculpture and Works on Paper at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, who is currently working as an independent curator. During her 11 years at the Carter, Ms. Adler worked closely with contemporary artists to bring site-specific installations to the museum and to spark new conversations around historical pieces.
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