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Liberty Mutual Fights Austin Countertop Makers Over Silicosis Lawsuit Coverage
An insurance fight over who pays for sickened countertop workers has landed in federal court in Austin, where Liberty Insurance Corp. is asking a judge to declare it has no duty to defend or compensate two Texas stone-surface companies facing silicosis lawsuits. The companies, Wilsonart International Holdings LLC and Architectural Surfaces Group LLC, were insured by Liberty under commercial general liability and umbrella liability policies, but the insurer says exclusions for bodily injury from silica exposure let it off the hook.
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Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s first flying car with record speed demo
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Hutto Lands New Print Shop as AlphaGraphics Seeks $400K in City and EDC Incentives
A national printing and signage franchise is setting up shop in Hutto, with AlphaGraphics set to open its doors next month offering everything from vehicle wraps to business cards. The move comes months after the company asked local economic development officials for a six-figure incentive package to help bring production work to town instead of outsourcing it to Austin.
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3 generations of women run Ensenada ATX, bringing Baja-style street food to Austin
Four years ago, Cristina Everett and her family brought a taste of Ensenada, a coastal city in Baja California, to East Austin. Their food truck, Ensenada ATX, opened in June 2022, serving up Baja-style seafood tacos the family grew up eating. Everett spoke with host Mando Rayo in a recent...
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First Light Books to open second Austin shop in former church
First Light Books is working its adaptive-reuse magic once again. The beloved Hyde Park bookstore, which famously moved into a former post office, has confirmed plans to open a second location in fall 2027 inside Clarksville's former St. Luke United Methodist Church (1306 W. Lynn St.). St. Luke UMC has...
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BAE Systems has delivered more than 1,500 AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare systems for the F-35 and will build more for Lots 20 through 22
Factories in Austin, Texas, and in the New Hampshire cities of Manchester, Merrimack and Nashua build the electronic warfare suite carried by the F-35 Lightning II. BAE Systems says those plants have now delivered more than 1,500 of the systems, and a new Lockheed Martin contract keeps the lines running into F-35 Lots 20 through […]
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Rooms To Go Plans New Furniture Store in Leander
Rooms To Go is planning a new furniture showroom in Leander, bringing a large retail space to Williamson County as the area continues to attract new commercial development. According to a city filing, the proposed store will be located at 10021 183A Toll FR RD. The project calls for a 49,182-square-foot retail showroom, with construction scheduled to start January 1, 2027, and finish by December 31, 2027.
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Blue Origin, PPG Expand Aerospace Operations in Texas, Alabama
With aerospace investments continuing to rise, two announcements in Texas and Alabama reflect the growing demand across the space, satellite communications, and aircraft markets. Blue Origin will establish a new manufacturing campus in Hutto, Texas — expected to create more than 2,000 jobs over the next decade. PPG is investing $70 million to expand production capacity for aircraft transparencies at its existing Huntsville, Alabama operation.
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This Offbeat Texas Secondhand Shop Turns Every Visit Into A Treasure Hunt
Some thrift stores feel like a messy garage sale, but Top Drawer Thrift in Austin feels more like a tiny museum you can shop in. Every shelf is arranged with care, and every corner hides something odd, shiny, or wonderful. Better yet, the money you spend helps support a good cause in the community.
The Center Square
Another multi-billion-dollar company expanding on taxpayer’s dime
(The Center Square) – Another multi-billion-dollar company is expanding operations in Texas utilizing taxpayer money: Blue Origin Manufacturing LLC. The company says it’s making a $544 million capital investment to build an advanced manufacturing and operations campus in the rural community of Hutto in Williamson County. To expand operations in central Texas, it is receiving an $18.1 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant and a Veteran Created Job Bonus of $10,000 approved through the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office in the governor’s office. Owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, the company’s stock valuation is over $140 billion. Gov. Greg Abbott lauded the expansion in the rural community outside of Austin, saying, “Texas is the launchpad to a future of possibilities. Blue Origin’s sizeable expansion of their investment in Texas in support of their satellite communications network is testament to the state’s leadership in the advanced manufacturing and space industries. Texas offers innovative technology leaders the space, speed, and talent needed to rapidly scale operations.” Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp said, “Texas has long understood what it takes to lead in space exploration. We're proud to grow our footprint here in Texas, tap into the world-class talent this state has to
CBS Austin
Fine Finish Construction brings roofing and home improvement services to Central Texas
From dressing up as Bob the Builder as a little girl to owning her own construction company, Izzy Vargas is proving that following your childhood dreams can lead to something incredible!. Izzy Vargas, founder of Fine Finish Construction, joined We Are Austin to share her journey as a woman in...