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Austin city council approves new expense policy for officeholders in response to spending concerns
Austin's city council voted unanimously to approve a new expense policy for officeholders during its regular meeting on Thursday. Source link
Austin council item establishes consultation agreement between city management, city workers' union
Austin became the first city in Texas to create a policy requiring city management to consult with the city workers' union before making changes that would impact city staff....
Autopsy: Cuban man detained at Camp East Montana died of asphyxia; manner ruled homicide
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An autopsy report released by the El Paso County Medical Examiner’s Office shows that a Cuban man detained at Camp East Montana died from...
What you need in your car for a winter storm in Texas
Before driving in a winter storm, people should check local road conditions, have an emergency kit, and ensure their tires are properly inflated. Source link
'Sinners' sets Oscars record with 16 nominations
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history. ...
Austin may have funding solution to address wastewater, energy facilities at risk of flooding
The council item was of interest to us because last year the federal government cancelled a $50 million grant for that same project. And when asking the project manager...
TxDOT pretreats roadways across Central Texas ahead of winter weather
Expect to see crews from the Texas Department of Transportation across the Austin area this week. Source link
The U.S. Has Pulled Out of the WHO. Here’s What That Means for Public Health
The U.S. was one of the first countries to join the World Health Organization (WHO) when it was created in 1948 as part of the United Nations. But on...
Ted Cruz defends flight from Texas ahead of winter storm
In a now-viral photo, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was spotted on board a plane Tuesday, leaving Texas, ahead of a severe winter storm expected to hit the state over...
ERCOT issues Weather Watch ahead of Texas winter storm
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch beginning Saturday through Tuesday. Source link
