UT Professor Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez Honored for Championing Latino Voices
Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, a professor in the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Texas at Austin and the founder of the Voces Oral History Center, has received recognition as one of this year’s Texas 10 honorees by Texas Exes. The prestigious annual award honors 10 professors from the university,...
Buda community gives back to firefighter battling Stage 4 cancer
BUDA, Texas - After giving more than a decade of service to the Buda community, one fireman is fighting for his life with stage four cancer, but he's not doing it alone. Cathy, Colleen, and Niki spoke on behalf of the Eckstrom family. "I mean they're a great family," said...
For the First Time Ever a New Car Left Its Texas Factory and Delivered...
A world’s first just happened in Austin, TX. After being built and finished a Tesla car just drove itself from the factory straight to the new owners home. Tesla says it is the “world’s first autonomous delivery of a car” and provided video evidence to prove their case.
Texas artist turns talent for graffiti into making murals
AUSTIN, Texas — Mez Data is busy painting his latest mural at an Austin barbecue restaurant. He uses spray paint just like he did decades ago as a teenager. “I’ve been an artist my whole life, but in high school I got really intrigued by graffiti. I started doing graffiti in high school. The rebellious aspect of it...
Massive Saharan Dust Cloud to Blanket Texas Early Next Week
Yet another massive cloud of Saharan dust is on a crash course with Texas. It’s only been a few weeks since the last plume of Saharan dust clouded the Texas skies. This time around, though, a much larger area of the Lone Star State will be affected, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Austin Comedian Now Viral With Hilarious Take on Texas Heat
It's a North American heatwave, y'all! And currently in Texas, it is hot as ______. You can fill in the blank with the word you think is appropriate. The word that comes to my mind is not suitable for work. Well, good news for all the vulgar-word hating folks here,...
Police: 3 dead, 1 arrested after fatal crash in Round Rock
At least three people have died after a crash involving three vehicles occurred early Sunday morning in Round Rock.
Four-legged K9 Officer recognized as Employee of the Week by APD
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin K9 Officer was recognized as employee of the week by the Austin Police Department on Friday. APD Chief of Police Lisa Davis said that K9 Officer Bak is a "remarkable canine" who has successfully completed multiple narcotics detection deployments. Davis said that his detection...
10 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Texas With The Biggest Bargains In The State
Looking for massive thrift stores in Texas with incredible deals?. These ten secondhand shops offer amazing bargains and treasure-hunting adventures!. 1. Family Thrift Center (Houston) Have you ever walked into a store and felt like you needed a map?. That’s Family Thrift Center for you!. This Houston bargain...
Saharan dust cloud crashes into Texas Sunday night. Here’s what you can expect.
Hazy skies are expected across a large part of Texas Sunday through the first half of this week, and it could cause health hazards.
