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In Hidalgo County schools, 0.1% of students identified as American Indian in the 2021-22 school year.

The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Travis County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Travis County received $445,934 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

We Ride for Her Events at the Carver Museum

The upcoming events at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center in partnership with Red Sand Project are set to shed light on the nationwide crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIW/R).On Saturday, March 9 at 4:30 p.m., the team behind We Ride For Her has organized a Red Dress Exhibition at the Carver Museum. The exhibition will feature empty red dresses hanging through the lobby as a visual representation of the spirits of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2Spirit individuals. This powerful display is inspired by...

Homicide Investigation in the 7800 block of N Lamar Boulevard

Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting incident on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the 7800 block of N Lamar Boulevard. The incident involved the shooting of Christopher Hernandez, a white male born on December 13, 1989. Hernandez was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased on the scene.According to the official report, the shooter claimed to have acted in self-defense. At the scene, it was discovered that Hernandez had been damaging the caller's property with a knife. When confronted, Hernandez allegedly threatened the...

Homicide Investigation Underway in Austin Following Tragic Incident

Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call in the 2900 block of South U.S. Highway 183 SB in the early hours of Monday, February 26, 2024. According to the authorities, a male individual was found outside a vehicle in a field, suffering from gunshot wounds. The male was later identified as Rigoberto Castro-Momner and was pronounced deceased at the scene.As the investigation unfolds, the APD stated that no arrests have been made yet, and the case is still ongoing. They urge anyone with information related to the incident to come forward by contacting the...

Homicide Investigation Leads to Arrest in Austin

An arrest has been made in connection with the homicide of Robert StJohn at the InTown Suites on US HWY 183. The suspect, identified as Indira Zink, a 25-year-old Black female, is currently facing charges of first-degree felony murder. According to the Austin Police Department, Zink stabbed StJohn in his hotel room on Monday, February 19, 2024, causing his death."Homicide detectives and crime scene specialists responded to process the scene," said the authorities. "During the course of the investigation, information was gathered that Mr. StJohn associated with Indira...

City Renews StormReady Certification and Co-Hosts SKYWARN Severe Weather Training Class

The City of Austin has once again demonstrated its commitment to emergency preparedness by renewing its certification as a National Weather Service (NWS) StormReady community. HSEM Director Ken Snipes emphasized the importance of this certification, stating, "Being a StormReady city is one way we demonstrate that we take emergency preparedness seriously in our community."Austin first became a StormReady community on December 15, 2004, and has continued to meet the stringent criteria required for certification. The latest certification will remain valid through December...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Travis County in week ending Feb. 24?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.2% of Hays County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

There were 84 American Indian students enrolled in Hays County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Williamson County in week ending Feb. 24?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Williamson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Williamson County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Williamson County received $6.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Travis County in week ending Feb. 24?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.4% of Erath County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In Erath County schools, 0.4% of students identified as American Indian in the 2021-22 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Travis County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 24

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Travis County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

San Gabriel Rehabilitation and Care Center Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Williamson County

With an overall rating of three, San Gabriel Rehabilitation and Care Center was the second largest nursing home in Williamson County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Excitement Builds as Austin Prepares for Rare Total Eclipse in 2024

Austin, Feb 26 2024 - The city of Austin is gearing up for a celestial event of a lifetime as it prepares to witness a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The excitement is palpable as residents and visitors alike anticipate this rare phenomenon.The path of totality will cover most of Austin, with a few exceptions in the southeast. As emphasized, where individuals choose to observe the eclipse from will significantly impact their experience. The duration of totality and the darkness of the sky will vary based on the specific location within the path of totality. In some...

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