Austin Teens Crush STAAR as State Test Scores Climb Across Texas
TEA's June 10 release shows statewide gains on Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course tests, with Algebra I and U.S. History posting notable jumps. Families can view individual scores online.
Teen Busted In Far North Side Raptor Heist After Garage Gunpoint Ambush
A 19-year-old faces aggravated robbery charges after a May 7 Far North Side home invasion that left a man pistol‑whipped and a Ford Raptor stolen. Deputies traced stolen property through vehicle data and pawn‑shop records.
Stage 2 Squeeze, Alamo Heights Races Toward $8 Million Water Debt Deal
Alamo Heights posted council action minutes noting a July 13 vote on up to $8M in certificates for water and sewer work while Stage 2 watering limits remain. The city and the Edwards Aquifer Authority point to tighter pumping controls as the reason.
White House Puts 42 Texas Hospitals On Price-Transparency Hit List
More than 500 hospitals nationwide were warned for failing to publish required price files, including 42 in Texas. Regulators say the gaps could trigger fines of roughly $2M a year for the largest hospitals.
Bun Deal: P. Terry's Turns 1,800 Texas Workers Into Co-Owners
Austin's P. Terry's is shifting into an Employee Ownership Trust that will make roughly 1,800 workers across 38 Texas locations beneficiaries of the brand's future profits. The move includes an immediate profit-sharing program and aims to lock the company into employee-centered stewardship.












