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Police investigate slaying of 32-year-old man at Manor apartment complex
Police are investigating a shooting at a Manor apartment complex that killed a 32-year-old man, they said in a statement. The Austin Police Department responded to multiple calls reporting a shooting at 8110 Blue Goose Road at 2:18 a.m. May 17. People inside the victim's car were among the callers, the news release said. The callers told police they had driven to a nearby Waffle House, at 8800 E. U.S. 290, with the shooting victim. ...
After nearly 90 years, San Marcos VFW post at risk of closing
Next year will mark 90 years since the establishment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in San Marcos, but there are real concerns among those who keep it running that it may not make it to that milestone.
Texas A&M’s season comes to an end after losing Game three 6-5 to Texas
In what will go down as one of the most nerve-wracking Super Regionals this season, No. 16 seed Texas A&M could not complete the upset of No. 1 seed Texas at the Austin Super Regional. The Aggies gave the No. 1 team in the country all they could handle for three straight days but ultimately lost in three games, 6-5, ending their season. Like the previous two games, the A&M was the first to get on the board when senior Trinity Cannon continued her RBI streak when she hit a double to score Koko Wooley for an early 1-0. The Longhorns...
'Spy Kids,' 'Sin City' director Robert Rodriguez honored with Paramount Star in Austin
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio's most famous filmmaking son was immortalized outside Austin's Paramount Theater on Saturday. Robert Rodriguez – the 55-year-old writer-director who built a reputation on do-it-yourself bravura before getting his Hollywood bona fides with projects like "Spy Kids," "Sin City" and "From Dusk Till Dawn" – became just the seventh recipient of a Paramount Star, and the first person from the world of film to receive the honor.
Texas A&M wants to help build more plants to feed power grid
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas A&M is looking to get into the power generation business. This summer, grid managers with ERCOT are expecting several days when demand for electricity could exceed generation. Near San Marcos, LCRA is building what’s called a Peaker Plant to help provide additional power to the grid....
UT Austin Hosts Texas Mushroom Conference, Explores Psilocybin's Potential for Treating Mental Health Issues
A wave of interest in the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms rolled into Austin this weekend, as UT Austin played host to the Texas Mushroom Conference for the second consecutive year. Organized by Myceliumatters, the panels highlighted how fungi can be more than just a pizza topping - exploring their roles as food, medicine, and possibly even as a treatment for mental health disorders.
Longhorns Football Legend and Texas Athletics Hall of Honor Inductee Mike Cotten Passes Away at 84
Mike Cotten, an esteemed quarterback for the University of Texas Longhorns and a decorated Vietnam veteran, died Saturday at 84 following a brief illness, KXAN reported. Cotten's tenure as a starter from 1959-61 was marked by a stellar 17-4-1 record, leading the Longhorns under coach Darrell K Royal's guidance to significant victories. His skill set extended beyond the gridiron, he also shined as a defensive back during his versatile college career. His athletic prowess earned him a place in the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor in 1981, according to TexasSports.com.
Texas schools are hurting financially. Abbott should call a special session | Editorial
After four special legislative sessions pushing a failed school voucher plan, Gov. Greg Abbott is ignoring Texas students. Across the state, school districts, including Austin ISD, are in financial distress. But this month, when 39 House Democrats requested a special session to help, Abbott refused. In doing so, the governor denies Texas students their constitutional right to quality public education.
Central Texas Food Bank and Hays County Pet Resource Center Offer Lifeline to Families and Pets in Buda
Residents in Hays County were given a helping hand—or rather, a helping paw—on Saturday as the Central Texas Food Bank joined forces with the Hays County Pet Resource Center. The two organizations came together at McCormick Middle School in Buda to distribute food to people and their furry companions during a drive-up event that aimed not just to alleviate hunger but also to maintain the bond between pet owners and their animals. According to CBS Austin, the event, open to the entire community, successfully continued its mission from a similar event held in March that supported over 250 families.
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