Impact of Trump Tariffs on US Trade Relations
In his first term, Donald Trump made a significant impact by raising tariffs on Chinese goods. Now, the question arises - what will he do in his second term? Raymond Robertson, the director of...
Carmen Llanes Pulido Seeks Recount in Austin Mayoral Election
Carmen Llanes Pulido, the candidate who came in second place in the Austin mayoral race, has officially filed a petition for a recount in 11 precincts within Williamson County. These precincts account for 16,167...
Texas Announces Dementia Research Initiative for Nov. 20, 2024
Texas is taking a big step in the fight against dementia with the announcement of a new research initiative. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed the state-funded program, called the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of...
Gruver Farm Scholarship Foundation: Commentary and Impact on Education
The Gruver Farm Scholarship Foundation is a shining example of how philanthropy can transform a community and impact education in a significant way. The foundation was born out of the generous gift of Karl...
WNBA Expansion Sparks Hopes for Austin Franchise
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Rising Trend of Youth Arrests for Violent Offenses in Travis County
A shocking trend has been observed in Travis County this year, with an increase in the number of youth arrests for violent offenses. The recent arrest of a 13-year-old in connection with a murder...
Pentagon Veterans Teacher Program Ending After 30 Years
James Kimbrough, a retired lieutenant colonel who has been teaching for eight years in Virginia, shared his journey into the teaching profession after a 22-year Army career. He emphasized the importance of guiding young...
Texas Offers Starr County Ranch for Trump’s Mass Deportation
The Texas General Land Office has offered President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre Starr County ranch as a potential site for constructing detention centers to support his proposed mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Land Commissioner...
Texas Anglers Invited to Join ShareLunker Program for Bigger Fish Growth
The ShareLunker program in Texas invites anglers to participate by catching large bass and contributing data to Texas Parks and Wildlife. The program runs all year, starting in January. Natalie Goldstrohm, the program coordinator,...
Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Intoxication Manslaughter in Fatal Crash
A man named John Crayton, Jr., from Taylor, was recently convicted of intoxication manslaughter in connection with a fatal crash that occurred in September 2022 in Taylor. The District Attorney's office announced that Crayton...