Nearly $64K recovered for 8 Austin restaurant workers after investigation into wage violations
AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin restaurant is accused of illegally deducting pay and denying overtime pay from their employees. Officials said they recovered nearly $64,000 for eight workers. What we know:. The U.S. Department of Labor said Beto's Restaurant and Bar failed to pay for overtime hours that were worked...
Round Rock jewelry store robbery: Suspects abandon stolen car; still at large
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Several suspects are at large after a robbery in Round Rock, police said. Round Rock police said on April 21, around 12:47 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at the Marc Robinson Jewlers at the Round Rock Premium Outlets. Multiple suspects...
Man breaks into restaurant, destroys security system, drinks expensive liquor: affidavit
AUSTIN, Texas - A man is in custody after he broke into a downtown Austin restaurant, caused thousands in damage, and drank from multiple expensive liquor bottles. 47-year-old Timothy Caballero has been charged with state-jail felony burglary of a building. What we know:. Court paperwork outlines the events of the...
Lyft driver assaults, attempts to rob pregnant rider: affidavit
AUSTIN, Texas - A Lyft driver is now facing a felony charge after court paperwork says he tried to rob a pregnant rider at a downtown Austin café. 56-year-old Ernest Pineda has been charged with second-degree robbery by assault. What we know:. Court paperwork outlined the events of April...
Longtime Austin cafe loved by UT students to shutter after more than 25 years
There is still time to visit the beloved local spot.
H-E-B to give away 276,000 reusable bags Wednesday for Earth Day
AUSTIN, Texas — H-E-B will distribute 276,000 free reusable bags to Texas customers Wednesday as part of its annual Earth Day celebration. Beginning at 8 a.m. April 22, customers at any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V's Smart Shop or Mi Tienda may pick up a complimentary bag while supplies last. Additional bags are available for $1.50 each.
San Antonio Shoppers Sour As Austin, Dallas and Houston Pull Ahead
San Antonio consumers are feeling the pinch this quarter, and it is starting to show in the data. The city’s consumer mood slid further into negative territory as residents reported shakier confidence in their household finances. The Metropolitan Consumer Sentiment Index clocked in at 92.16 for the quarter that ended March 31, putting the Alamo City behind several other major Texas metros and stirring...
Austin police searching for man accused of kicking woman in head at Sixth Street...
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of assaulting a woman during a fight on Sixth Street earlier this month. The incident occurred around 11:55 p.m. April 10 at Pour Choices at 401 E. Sixth St., according to the Austin Police Department.
Woman’s dogs aggressively attack woman on Southwest Austin sidewalk: affidavit
AUSTIN, Texas - A woman is facing a felony charge after her dogs aggressively attacked a woman walking along a sidewalk in Southwest Austin, biting her legs and arm. 56-year-old Panvrla White has been charged with third-degree felony attack by dog resulting in serious bodily injury. The victim suffered a...
Michael and Susan Dell fund ‘AI-native’ medical center with $750 million gift to University...
NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are fueling the University of Texas at Austin’s medical research ambitions with a $750 million gift that promises to improve patient care through artificial intelligence and increase health care options for the booming state capital. The UT Dell Medical...
