Austin leaders approve city’s 100-year water plan
The Austin City Council also adopted revisions to the city’s conservation and drought contingency plans. AUSTIN, Texas — Water scarcity is a reality as population growth in Austin and around…
Georgetown prepares for future developments by demolishing area near historic jail
Williamson County leaders reportedly want a buyer that will transform the jail into a landmark. GEORGETOWN, Texas — Buildings in Georgetown are being demolished for possible sale and redevelopment. According…
Local organization gets nearly $1.5 million to expand mobile court services
The Downtown Austin Community Court “mobile court”strives to break down barriers for people to access court, housing, and social services. AUSTIN, Texas — A local organization is getting $1.45 million…
Boar’s Head listeria outbreak is over with 10 dead and dozens sickened by tainted deli meat
(AP) – A deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a massive recall of popular Boar’s Head deli meats is over, federal health officials said Thursday. Ten people died…
CNBC Daily Open: Expectations can be an irrational thing. Just look at Nvidia
This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they…
National News | Meghan McCain says she voted for dead dad in 2024 presidential election
Even in death, John McCain has his daughter’s vote for president. In a podcast interview released Thursday, Meghan McCain revealed she cast a vote for her dead dad as a…
Alabama carries out nation’s 3rd nitrogen gas execution on a man for a hitchhiker’s killing
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama inmate convicted in the 1994 killing of a female hitchhiker cursed at the prison warden and made obscene gestures with his hands shortly before…
National News | Attorney representing 120 alleged Diddy victims sued for assault
The attorney representing at least 120 alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs has himself been accused of assault, according to a new lawsuit. A suit filed by a “Jane Doe”…
The founder of the biggest gold ETF is still bullish 20 years later
The founder of the first gold-tracking ETF is still bullish on the commodity two decades later. “Things are looking good for the rest of this year and for next year,”…
Travis County DA’s office releases heavily redacted purchase order regarding secret security funds
DA José Garza’s office said any enhancements made to Garza’s home will be removed once he leaves office and returned to the county. AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County District…