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The Enigma of the Vanished Pet Cemetery: What Became of the Beloved Animals?Liz Henry fondly remembers her beloved pets, Jigger and Shang-hai, whose playful antics and unique personalities brought joy to her life as a child. Jigger, a chihuahua-terrier...

NASA Faces Critical Decision on Bringing Home Astronauts from International Space StationNASA's plan to bring two stranded astronauts back from the International Space Station has been a topic of concern for weeks. Despite the space agency's assurances that the...

In the bustling city of Austin, Texas, homeowners are bracing themselves for a significant increase in property taxes next year. Local governments and tax entities are in the process of approving their tax rates and budgets for the upcoming...

Why Austin Representatives Skipped Netanyahu's Speech in D.C.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent address to a joint session of Congress sparked controversy as dozens of Democratic lawmakers, including Austin's congressmen Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett, chose to boycott the...

The highly anticipated lineup for the 2024 Fantastic Fest has been revealed, promising a thrilling and diverse selection of films for attendees to enjoy. From star-studded premieres to cult classics, this year's festival is set to be a celebration...

The Houston Housing Authority's efforts to increase affordable housing options for very low-income renters in the city have come under scrutiny following an audit revealing a disconnect between the intended goal and the actual outcomes of tax deals designed...

Texas Appeals Court Halts Order to Pay Prosecution Lawyers in AG Ken Paxton CaseThe ongoing legal battle involving the special prosecutors in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s fraud case has taken another turn with a recent ruling by the...

Challenges Facing Texas LNG Terminals in Legal BattlesTwo major energy projects planned for the Rio Grande Valley faced setbacks last week, as Rio Grande LNG and Texas LNG, liquefied natural gas terminals set to be built at the Port...

State Prosecutors Granted Stay in Tampering Case Against Former Sheriff Robert Chody and ProsecutorIn a recent development, a Travis County judge has granted state prosecutors a stay in the tampering trial against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and...

Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, a beloved cinema in North Austin, recently fell victim to a break-in where thieves made off with thousands of dollars' worth of equipment. This unfortunate incident has left the theatre's owner, Josh Frank, grappling...