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James Talarico's 'censored' Kimmel interview surpasses Trump address
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (494+ words) U.S. Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico's campaign is touting the viewership of the Austin-area Democrat's appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after host Jimmy Kimmel said the interview was moved online because of what he described as threats to the show, ABC…...
Quantum computing campus planned in Austin as Texas chases next tech boom
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1041+ words) As investors, Matt Cimaglia and Alex Challans were always looking for the next big thing in technology. But when they tried to invest in quantum computing — one of the newest and potentially most promising technology sectors — they found their money…...
Customers challenge utility board over water outages at Bee Cave meeting
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (828+ words) Local customers criticized the West Travis County Public Utility Agency, which provides water and wastewater service to Bee Cave and parts of Hays and western Travis counties, during Tuesday's Bee Cave City Council meeting. “We are acutely aware of the…...
DFW Airport on 9/11: An Austin native recalls first day on the job
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (1802+ words) Ken Capps' first day of work at DWF Airport as VP for public affairs was 9/11. He spent the day helping the 175,000 peole stuck in plans and inside the terminals, as well as keeping the public informed about how the terrorist…...
Would-be Cybercab fleet owners jumping at chance to partner with Tesla
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (682+ words) As Tesla Inc. launched its purpose-built robotaxi last week, the company sent a call-out: Help us build our robotaxi network by purchasing a fleet of Cybercabs. Would-be fleet owners apparently are pouncing on the opportunity. In a now-deleted post, Eric…...
What's being built and renovated at UT Austin? See tracker
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (472+ words) The University of Texas is getting a makeover. As thousands flock to campus this fall to start class, they’ll navigate ongoing Forty Acres construction projects – including new buildings and major renovations. UT President Jim Davis, who formerly oversaw campus operations,…...
One budget, different Austin: See how $500K homes look across neighborhoods
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (1357+ words) Compare Austin homes around $500,000, from central condos and cottages to larger houses with yards farther from downtown....
What's open, closed on Labor Day 2026: Banks, stores, FedEx, UPS
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (398+ words) A member of the Caldwell County Democratic Party waves an American flag during the Thump Parade at the 73rd Luling Watermelon Thump on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Luling, Texas. Just as Memorial Day unofficially marks the start of summer for many, Labor…...
Labor unions are growing, but where depends on state politics
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (670+ words) A truck hauls a piece of John Deere equipment from the factory past workers picketing outside of the John Deere Davenport Works facility in 2021. Labor union membership is climbing in the United States, but the increase remains sharply divided by…...
Why a controversial data center dropped its annexation request in Taylor
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (549+ words) Taylor resident Pamela Griffin speaks during a Taylor City Council meeting on July 9. Community members spoke against proposed data centers and in support of an initiative petition that city officials say cannot appear on the ballot under Texas law. The…...