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A PAC’s parody of Austin’s new $1.1M logo — swapping “Austin” for “Audit” — has become a federal court fight over whether political mockery is protected speech.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
UT Austin, UTSA and Baylor are moving AI into core computer‑science classes as software hiring cools and many students delay the job market for extra training.
London-based Synthesia is opening a downtown Austin office and expects dozens of hires by year end as it scales U.S. operations. The move follows a major funding round.
Speaker Dustin Burrows ordered a Texas House review of Roblox after a user‑made recreation of the Uvalde shooting surfaced. Lawmakers will study moderation, age checks and developer liability.
Community & Society in ...
The Onion says it has assumed control of Alex Jones' Infowars assets in Austin and plans a satirical relaunch with Tim Heidecker while a court reviews the deal.
Food & Drinks in ...
Coquito opened on East Seventh from DJ Sussie Ramirez and Brian Almaraz, pairing morning coffee with late-night DJs and a Latin-forward menu.
Retail & Industry in ...
San Antonio’s metro-level consumer sentiment fell to 92.16, trailing Austin, Dallas and Houston and signaling pressure on local retail and housing.
Nearly 30% of Texans have turned off emergency alerts as statewide activations and sparse descriptions fuel alert fatigue and concern among investigators.
Parks & Nature in ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife bought 188 acres that nearly doubled Lockhart State Park, adding blackland prairie and creekside woodland. Officials say surveys and public meetings will guide possible new trails and camping.
Weather & Environment in ...
Foggy start and a wet commute in Austin. Showers and thunderstorms are likely through the afternoon with pockets of heavy rain.
A private, invite-only Endless Frontiers retreat in Austin brought Trump and Biden-era officials, top CEOs and backers together to map U.S. tech and national-security strategy.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
New east- and westbound main lanes at the Oak Hill 'Y' are carrying traffic, a major milestone as TxDOT finishes the multihundred‑million‑dollar rebuild.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Former Austin hedge fund manager Justin Ryan Schmidt pleaded guilty to evading more than $1.5 million in federal taxes, prosecutors say.
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