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Emergency alert bill, sparked by Camp Mystic, signed into law
President Trump signed a bipartisan bill into law allowing wireless emergency alerts to be sent by satellite when cell phone service is compromised, knocked down or destroyed. Source...
Sarkisian sees 'edgy' Arch Manning as Texas looks to bounce back against Ole Miss
Steve Sarkisian says Arch Manning has shown a different side of himself in practice as No. 19 Texas looks to rebound from consecutive losses ahead of Saturday's matchup with...
Council approves union-backed resolution that prioritizes hiring local workers when Convention Center reopens
Austin City Council approved a resolution on Thursday that directs city staff to prioritize hiring local workers for certain contracts when the Austin Convention Center reopens. Source link
Up to $90M approved for water treatment plant to replace hazardous disinfection technology
City council members on Thursday approved up to $90 million to be spent on updating the disinfection technology at a water treatment plant in west Austin. Source link
Solving of two 25-year-old sex assault cases spotlights work of Austin's special victims unit
DNA evidence recently helped Austin Police close two sexual assault cases from more than 25 years ago. Source link
Daniel Perry found not guilty in misdemeanor deadly conduct case
Daniel Perry was found not guilty of misdemeanor deadly conduct Thursday, following a mistrial in March. Source link
Former Hendrickson High band tech arrested for improper relationship with a student
A former band technician at Hendrickson High School has been arrested on a charge of improper relationship between an educator and student, according to the Pflugerville Police Department. ...
MAHA Leader Calley Means Steps Down from Trump Administration Health Advisory Role
MAHA Leader Calley Means Steps Down from Trump Administration Health Advisory Role
News outlets including the New York Times and POLITICO, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the situation, have reported that Means was becoming increasingly frustrated because he felt that...
What Is ‘Nobody Wants This’’ Sasha-Morgan Endgame?
What Is ‘Nobody Wants This’’ Sasha-Morgan Endgame?
Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons in Nobody Wants This Season 3 —Emily V. Aragones—NetflixThis article discusses the full third season of Nobody Wants This.Joanne and Noah are going to...
The Price of Faustian Bargains with Trump
The Price of Faustian Bargains with Trump
On Mar. 9, 2025, Musk had promised that, whatever his disagreements with U.S. policy toward Ukraine, “Starlink will never turn off its terminals. We would never do such a...
The Cornell 7 and the Problem with Writing as Punishment
The Cornell 7 and the Problem with Writing as Punishment
But what, exactly, can an assigned essay demonstrate?An essay can be thoughtful and persuasive; it can express regret, recognize harm, and promise change. But how do we know whether...
America’s Growth Leaders of 2027
America’s Growth Leaders of 2027
Comfort Systems USA (no. 2), which provides mechanical, electrical, and HVAC services for commercial properties, has seen the data center portion of its business drive growth significantly in recent...