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Texas House holds power grid hearing with record demand expected this summer
HOUSTON — The leaders of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas will take part in a public hearing at the Capitol Monday. They’ll talk about the grid reliability and the hot temps expected this summer. As of now, ERCOT is saying...
Austin's Zilker Shuttle in full swing for the summer
AUSTIN, Texas - The Zilker Shuttle is in full swing on the streets of Austin for the summer. It operates on weekends and holidays, picking up riders from designated stops at no cost. "We saw the little sign that said ‘go to 505 Barton Springs’, so then we parked over...
'Frozen' brings snowy magic to Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin has been no stranger to snow or ice events over the past several years, but a freezing has never struck the Hill Country in month of June. That is, until now. No, there aren't any Winter Storm Warnings or advisories in effect, but the Bass...
High schoolers in Austin and Texas continue struggling in math, STAAR test scores show
After two full school years of in-person learning following the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions, students continue to struggle in advanced math compared with pre-pandemic academic performance scores, according to newly released Texas Education Agency data. While the Austin school district's test results followed the statewide trend of remaining generally stagnant when...
Restaurant owner brings community together after SWAT standoff
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin restaurant owner is bringing the community together after a deadly SWAT standoff left his business nearly destroyed last month. Saxx Williams owns Saxx's Tacos, which is situated inside the Texaco gas station on Salt Springs Drive in southeast Austin. It was closed off while Williams underwent repairs and just last week he was able to reopen.
Bottled water is being distributed in North Austin for residents under boil water notice
Austin, Texas — The Wells Branch MUD is distributing bottled water Sunday morning in North Austin. The bottle water will be distributed to residents under the boil water notice at the Park's and Facilities Yard at 13905 Thermal Drive. Boil water notice was issued on Saturday after the water...
1 dead after shooting at Waffle House in Texas, police say
AUSTIN, Texas – A shooting outside a Waffle House turned deadly early Saturday morning, according to Austin police. The shooting happened around 6 a.m. in the 12000 block of Dessau Road. Upon arrival, police said officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to an...
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