Concerns raised over lithium battery storage facility in Van Zandt County
Citizens of Van Zandt County, located about an hour east of Dallas, are expressing concerns about a proposed energy project in their area. The project in question is a lithium battery storage facility named...
Baker Mayfield Lawsuit: Seeking $12M for Breach of Contract by Father’s Company
Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is in the midst of a legal battle with his family's company, Camwood Capital Management Group, based in Austin. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District...
APD Officer’s Sentencing Hearing Continued for Deadly Conduct Charge
The sentencing hearing for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor, who was found guilty of deadly conduct by a jury last month, continued on Monday morning. Taylor chose to have the judge determine his punishment,...
Black Pitmaster’s BBQ Unites Giddings Community Amid Segregation
Texas barbecue is more than just food; it's a reflection of history and community. In a small town like Giddings, the story of Orange Holloway, a forgotten pitmaster, sheds light on the rich tradition...
Expect Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Numbers This Week.
As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of people are getting ready to hit the road despite the potential for storms in various parts of the country. AAA is predicting a record-breaking number of travelers this holiday...
Protecting Ballot Secrecy: Texas Lawmakers’ Silence on Addressing Threats
Texas officials had to act quickly this year to address gaps in new election transparency laws that could have compromised the secrecy of voters' ballot choices. As the 2024 election season wraps up, the...
Federal Building Safety Review Urged by Doggett Following KXAN Report
Project Summary:KXAN recently published an investigation called "Preventing Disaster" that began on May 15, 2024. The investigation was prompted by a fatal car crash into an emergency room of an Austin hospital. The focus...
Ceiling Collapse at University of Texas Campus Building: Causes and Safety Measures
The University of Texas at Austin campus experienced a frightening incident on Sunday when part of the ceiling in the Norman Hackerman Building collapsed. Luckily, no one was hurt, and there was no damage...
SpaceX Withdraws from Boca Chica Beach Land Swap Deal
The Alliance, an organization that helped refugees in Houston, suddenly disappeared in June, leaving many surprised. An investigation by the Houston Chronicle revealed that the collapse was not entirely unexpected for its leaders. Chronicle...
SpaceX Cancels Land Swap Deal with Texas Parks and Wildlife
SpaceX Cancels Land Swap Deal with Texas Parks and WildlifeEarlier this year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and SpaceX had agreed to a land swap deal in the southern part of the state....