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.
‘Mom’ at 3 A.M., Houston Man Nearly Sends $3K in Chilling Kidnap Phone Scam
A Montgomery man nearly wired $3,000 after a convincing late‑night call that appeared to be from his mother. Authorities and experts warn caller‑ID spoofing and AI voice cloning make these hoaxes harder to detect.












