Healing from Addiction and Chronic Pain: Navigating Tough Times
Eric Bumpus, a 43-year-old husband and father of two, shared his journey of overcoming addiction to pain pills and chronic pain in a recent interview. He described how his struggle with pain meds and...
Texas vs. Texas A&M Rivalry Resumes: Hex Rally Tradition On Hold
The rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies is making a comeback after a decade-long hiatus. This year, however, the tradition of the Hex Rally, which dates back almost a century, will...
Celebrating Record Number of International Students in the US: State Department’s Success
The number of international students studying in the United States has reached a record high, with an increase of over 7% from the previous academic year. Among the universities hosting a large number of...
Creating Poetry on Demand: Typewriter Rodeo at Fall Events
As a journalist, I had the pleasure of reading a beautiful poem created by Austin's Typewriter Rodeo for the Texas Standard. The poem captures the essence of fall with vivid imagery and colorful descriptions....
Trump Visits Rio Grande Valley for Historic SpaceX Launch
President-elect Donald Trump made a significant impact in South Texas during the recent election, causing several traditionally Democratic counties in the Rio Grande Valley to turn red. Following this success, Trump visited Texas for...
Preparing the Austin Zoo for Winter: Tips and Strategies for Cold Weather Success
Austin Zoo, located just 25 minutes west of downtown, is a nonprofit rescue zoo that houses a wide variety of species, from tiny lizards to majestic tigers and lions. As the colder winter months...
Man Arrested and Charged in Lake Travis Homicide Linked to Victim’s Bank Account Withdrawals
A 37-year-old man, Chad Wayne Christopher, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a homicide in Lake Travis. Christopher had withdrawn thousands of dollars from the victim's bank account after the...
ArnieTex: Bringing South Texas Flavors to Millions on YouTube
ArnieTex is a popular YouTube channel that brings the flavors of South Texas to millions of viewers. Arnulfo “Arnie” Segovia, the man behind ArnieTex, has nearly a million subscribers who tune in to watch...
Exploring Nostalgic ‘Free Play’ Arcades at Austin’s Texas Toy Museum
In downtown Austin, there is a special toy museum that stands out among the rest in Texas. The Texas Toy Museum, owned and operated by Caleb Zammit, is a unique place that offers a...
Increase in Theft Rates during December: APD Reports 50% Spike
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it also unfortunately brings an increase in burglaries according to the Austin Police Department. In a recent press conference, APD reported that November...