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Nelson Mandela Center planned for now-vacant West Side storefronts: ‘We are saving the community that once saved us’

Shrone Conaway, Marnell Brown and Malcolm Brown recently bought the Austin building with plans to open a community center that also will house two organizations, To Walk in My Shoes and The Herbert F. Ballard Foundation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Three takeaways from Kansas' loss against Texas to end regular season

AUSTIN, Texas — Usually an emphatic presence on the sideline, Kansas coach Bill Self seemed subdued.

Tribune News Service

Nate Paul, real estate investor in Paxton corruption allegations, found in contempt of court, ordered to jail

The judge also issued a fine of almost $182,000, citing Paul’s conduct in a legal dispute with an Austin nonprofit.

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Texas' proposed China property ban softened as bill is decried at state Capitol

AUSTIN, Texas – More than 100 people, the vast majority Asian American Texans, decried a bill designed to ban Chinese citizens from owning property in the state.

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Texas legislative leaders — Dan Patrick, Dade Phelan — jab each other’s priorities in dueling speeches

During dueling speeches to a conservative think tank in Austin, state House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who have a history of animus, split over property tax relief, criminal justice reform and school choice.

The Texas Tribune

Passenger describes horror of plane dropping 1,000ft after being hit by lightning

Lufthansa Flight 469 from Austin, Texas, heading to Frankfurt, Germany made a massive descent of about 1,000 feet before an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia

Daily Mirror

Author of Texas anti-drag bill says video of him wearing dress was ‘a joke back in school’

AUSTIN, Texas — A North Texas lawmaker who authored a bill to restrict drag shows wore a dress for a school project as a teenager, according to a video that surfaced on social media this week.

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Elon Musk ditched the troll act in 'hopeful' Austin speech

Elon Musk took the stage at Tesla's investor day to talk sustainable energy, autonomous vehicles, and more.

Fortune

Elon Musk Confirms Tesla's Fifth Factory in Mexico

The manufacturer of electric vehicles continues its expansion and aims to increase production in its other factories.

The Street

Woman fatally shot in Austin

The woman, 54, was pronounced dead at Loyola University Medical Center after being shot in the face.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kiss goodbye: Band announces final dates of farewell tour, including Rosemont concert

The show is among the last dates on the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ final road trek, which kicks off Oct. 29 in Austin, Texas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dow Jones Drops After Manufacturing Data; Elon Musk Readies For Tesla Investor Day

The Dow Jones reversed lower Wednesday amid two manufacturing reports. Tesla CEO Elon Musk readied for an investor day at the Austin plant.

Investors Business Daily

Elon Musk To Deliver Third Tesla 'Master Plan' At Austin Investor Day As EV Rivals Close Gap

Elon Musk has a mixed record on long-term promises, but his vision remains crucial for the global EV market.

The Street

Brickbat: Quick Action

Less than two weeks after a driver rammed into one of the bedrooms of his Austin, Texas, home, Chris Newby got a letter from the city telling him his house was now in violation of city code and that he had 30 days to get it repaired or he faced…

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Texan young adults can now get licensed to carry handguns at college campuses, businesses

AUSTIN, Texas — A new kind of student is showing up in handgun instructor Michael Cargill’s classroom: teenagers.

Tribune News Service

Thousands of Asian Texans targeted in driver’s license breach

AUSTIN, Texas — The state shipped thousands of Texas driver's licenses to an international organized crime group in a security lapse that is still under investigation, Department of Public Safety Chief Steve McCraw said Monday.

RideApart

2023 Indian Sport Chief First Ride Review: Club Style-Crafted

We take to the Texas Hill Country and Austin’s urban jungle to test the 2023 Indian Sport Chief’s performance pedigree and club-style chops.

Texas Observer

Fair Hiring, Unfair Housing

There are laws and programs to help formerly-incarcerated Texans get employed, but finding a home can be far more challenging.

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A Texas lawmaker wants voters to decide whether legislators deserve a raise

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, has proposed an amendment to the state constitution to raise legislator pay and tie it to teachers’ pay, saying it would give lawmakers a living wage and allow a broader range of Texans to serve.

Tribune News Service

Ex-Texas GOP lawmaker quits lobbying after ethics opinion, complaint

AUSTIN, Texas — Former Republican legislator Chris Paddie has stopped lobbying as he deals with an official ethics complaint alleging he violated a revolving door law he helped pass.

Fortune

Tech hubs look ahead at their post-layoff chapter

With laid off workers shuffling to new jobs, tech cities could see a rebound.

The Street

Texas or California: Tesla Clarifies Where It's Headquartered

Reconciliation between CEO Elon Musk and California has created a debate over the state hosting the electric vehicle maker's headquarters.

The Guardian - US

MLS 2023 predictions: are LAFC and Philly on a repeat collision course?

The new season kicks off this weekend. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and the young players to watch

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott starts state task force on street takeovers

During a recent street racing incident, Austin residents faced long 911 wait times. City officials say they need to increase staffing for 911 call takers, but state license and background check requirements make it difficult to fill positions.

The Texas Tribune

Google contractors on strike in Austin hope to rally support among tech workers

The several dozen contractors for YouTube Music are fighting a push to return to in-person work. Their strike has gained the support of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Austin.

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