An Austin gun shop owner succeeded Friday on a years-long quest to overturn a federal ban on bump stocks, winning a 6-3 victory from the U.S. Supreme Court. Bump stocks are devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire hundreds of rounds in a minute. The court ruled the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and […]
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Austin Police looking for 58-year-old man last seen in southwest Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a 58-year-old man last seen in southwest Austin, APD said in a press release on Wednesday. In the release, APD said it was concerned for Jon Stamm’s wellbeing. Austin Police said Stamm was reported missing on Tuesday at 5 p.m. He […]
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Supermodel Penelope Tree on busting the ‘Austin Powers idea of how the 60s were’
Penelope Tree says being a feminist was “completely not a thing” back when she worked as a supermodel in the Sixties. With her otherworldly look, American-born Tree was discovered as a teenager and swiftly became a key face of London’s Swinging Sixties. She crashed out of the fashion industry in her 20s after developing severe […]
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 compared with last year’s, Austin […]
Austin city climate policies fueled by UT-Austin partnership
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With temperatures in Austin projected to rise in the future, Austin city officials have sounded the importance of heat safety. Last Tuesday, the city did a presser regarding Heat Safety and much of the information provided was backed by research done by the UT-City Climate Co-Lab. The Co-lab is a partnership that […]
What are Austin City Council’s new speaking rules?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — People signing up to speak on items at Austin City Council meetings will get at least two minutes after the city faced a lawsuit tied to how much access the public should have to its officials. The lawsuit was brought forward by Save Our Springs Alliance Director Bill Bunch, a City Hall […]
Water main break causes water to shoot out of the ground in north Austin
Probable cause, findings of near collision at Austin airport released by federal officials
An Austin air traffic controller’s belief that an airplane would take off sooner, in addition to not knowing the exact location of the plane because of fog and a lack of training on low-visibility situations at the airport, were some of the likely causes of a near collision between FedEx and Southwest Airlines planes at […]
At 67, Denise Austin Demonstrates Workout to Target ‘Menopause Belly’
Denise Austin just shared another “fun” and effective workout to target “menopause belly.” The 67-year-old demonstrated two “kickboxing-inspired moves.” The exercises combine cardio and core work. We love Denise Austin for her ability to inspire women of all ages with her effective workout tips and easy workout moves. The fitness pro has an abundance of […]
Red Lobster is looking to close two Austin restaurants spots after bankruptcy filing
Red Lobster, a seafood chain, announced the Corpus Christi location will most likely close. Chain restaurant Red Lobster has filed for bankruptcy, and two of its Austin spots may close as a result. According to CNN, the company is looking to close the locations on 3815 S. Lamar Blvd. and 109 W. Anderson Lane. The […]