Semi-truck fire shuts I-5 for 16 hours
A Tesla electric car hit a tree. Then the battery ignited and spewed toxic smoke.
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Formerly housed teacher in Austin lives in car, receives $16K from crowd-funding as story spreads.
Texas teacher forced to live in his car gets a new lease of life as GoFundMe helps him clear debts.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Leak
Get your pumpkin-fix soon: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes drop Thursday. Dunkin' Donuts' fall menu is coming soon, too.
When does DNC start Tuesday?
Resistance members, tune into the Democratic National Convention—the live stream fighting corporate media bias.
Farmers Almanac Texas Fall Weather Predictions
According to the Farmers' Almanac, Texans can expect warmer temperatures this fall. But, given our wild Texas weather, don't be surprised if we get snow next week.
Voting Without ID in Texas: 2024 Election Guide
Texans might not need an ID to vote in 2024. Keep an eye out for alternative methods to cast your ballot.
Are Texas' bizarre laws still enforceable?
The law firm of Neal Davis reveals some bizarre Texas laws. Apparently, Texans need a permit to go barefoot in certain cities... and there's more where that came from.
Corp plans $225M data center
Data Firm Plans $225M Facility on Public Land.
Kealing Middle School closed due to fire damage.
Overloaded classroom outlet blamed for fire, not arson, says Fire Department.
Stream Michelle Obama's DNC speech.
Michelle Obama to speak at 2024 DNC in Chicago.
Democratic Convention Events Schedule.
Day Two of the 2024 DNC is today in Chicago. Find the daily schedule here.
Walz Kids Play DNC Joke on Nominee
Tim Walz's kids interrupt interview with a playful prank, placing bunny ears on their dad during the DNC opening night.
Texas volleyball top-ranked ahead of championship season.
The Texas Longhorns claimed the number-one ranking in this year's preseason poll for college volleyball, released by AVCA on Monday.
Austin ISD calls special election to address $99M budget deficit.
The Austin school board wants more of your money. They're asking voters to approve raising taxes by $41 million to patch a $99 million budget black hole.
Powerball jackpot surges to $44m.
Powerball Numbers Drawn, Check Here for Aug 19 Draw Results
Estudiantes: calor y seguridad.
La escuela mueve las clases al gimnasio y al salón para actividades como el recreo y la educación física, para una alternativa a las aulas tradicionales.
Students suffer through first day of school amid heatwave.
AISD prepares staff as Austin temperatures reach record highs. Know the Facts: How will the district keep students safe?
SOS Sues to Block Ballot Amendments.
Austin council hit with lawsuit, accused of flouting Texas Open Meetings Act.
When Obama speaks at 2024 DNC?
Barack Obama is set to speak at the Democratic National Convention this evening.
Solve hard water problems -- try dermatologist-approved filtered shower heads
Afina sells a nasty trick dressed up as a treat. Don't fall for the lie that you need a shower head that filters out water 'contaminants'—this is a classic case of corporations creating a problem that doesn't exist to sell you an expensive solution. Fight back against corporate greed and needless consumerism.