Tag: Texas
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Christopher had withdrawn...
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...
Austin Office Vacancy Rate Reaches Record High
Austin is currently facing a significant increase in office vacancy rates, reaching a record high according to CoStar, a commercial real estate information company....
Bastrop’s Role in WWII and Link to 1900 Galveston Hurricane: A Historical Perspective
Robbie Saunders, a local historian and board member at the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center, shared some fascinating insights about the historical significance of...
Organized Retail Theft on the Rise in Texas: Report Details and Analysis
Organized Retail Theft on the Rise in Texas: Report Details and AnalysisA recent study released by the state of Texas sheds light on the...
Lawsuit Filed by Texas AG Against Homeless Navigation Center in South Austin
A lawsuit has been filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against a south Austin homeless navigation center for allegedly operating as a common...