“Soldiering,” “Sojering,” or “Sogering” Military Slang for Shirking Work
Cynthia in Austin, Texas, grew up hearing her father say, No soldiering! when the kids weren’t pulling their weight in the kitchen. She was recently reminded of his admonition when she saw a bumper sticker that read no sojering. Both soldiering and its variants sojering and sogering mean “shirking” or “malingering.” Th
Parents of teens fatally shot by Austin police speak out after 17-year-old’s death
AUSTIN, Texas — Grief and anger are resurfacing for families in Austin after 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was shot and killed by police late last month, prompting parents of people fatally shot by Austin officers to speak out and demand accountability. Elizabeth Gonzales, whose son Alexander Gonzales Jr. was...
Travis County Fire Rescue responds to brush fire near Mendoza
MENDOZA, Texas — Travis County Fire Rescue responded to a approximately 2-acre brush fire near Homannville Trail and SH 130 Sunday afternoon near Mendoza. Firefighters stated that they were able to quickly stop the forward progress of the fire and were reported to be in the mop-up phase of the response at around 4:30 p
Texas Hill Country Floods Trigger Rescues, Road Washouts and at Least Two Deaths After...
WASHINGTON, DC — Floodwaters rose fast across central Texas after days of relentless rain, sending the Guadalupe River over a two-story house’s height in just five hours in one stretch. Authorities said the flooding set off hundreds of rescues, washed out roads and killed at least two people.
A Well-Known Texas BBQ Restaurant Is Closing After Nine Years
A local favorite casual BBQ is preparing to close permanently. Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue, a Pflugerville staple, will serve its final meal on August 30. The restaurant team shared the closure announcement on social media and cited slow business and financial challenges as the reasons for its shutdown. Brotherton
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A local nonprofit helps families stay in their homes
For one Austin mother, making her home safer for her family felt out of reach, but thanks to a local home repair program, she's now sharing how that support changed her life. Fox 7 Austin's Libbi Farrow has her story.
This Week in Austin: The Texas MUD issue is becoming a mudslide
AUSTIN – In Texas, mud is not just that stuff that makes a mess after a rainstorm anymore. In simple terms, the MUD we are talking about is a Municipal Utility District. Basically, that translates into a temporary, local mini-government created by a housing developer to build basic neighborhood infrastructure where non
Austin Park Rangers warn against break-ins around trail parking spots
AUSTIN, Texas — City of Austin Park Rangers stated Sunday that they have noticed break-ins in areas including Bull Creek, Mt. Bonnell, St. Edwards Greenbelt, and other popular trail parking spots around town. People visiting these areas are encouraged to not leave valuables in their car. Items that should...
One person injured after stabbing in Southeast Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — One person was taken to the hospital after being stabbed at 2200 Woodland Ave. Saturday night. The Austin Police Department stated that they received reports about the incident at around 9:57 p.m., and that the victim was found unconscious when officials arrived. ALSO: Hemp groups sue...

















