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Austin’s city manager fired over widespread power outage

Officials in Austin, Texas, have fired the city’s manager over the delayed response to a massive winter storm that left thousands of residents without power for a week or longer this month

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As Texas booms, local governments — especially in small towns — struggle to find workers

A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire for critical positions in public safety and utilities.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Abbott promises to pass ban on transgender collegiate athletes this year

AUSTIN, Texas — In his clearest sign of support for specific legislation aimed at the LGBTQ community this session, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants state lawmakers to ban transgender athletes from competing in collegiate sports.

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In an age of repeated crises, these Texans are creating mutual aid networks to help neighbors in need

Community organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand for their help — but it can also stress their resources.

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Austin City Council to vote Wednesday on replacing city manager

Spencer Cronk, city manager since 2018, fell out of favor after the recent ice storm disrupted power for days.

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Actor Cody Longo of ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Hollywood Heights’ dies at 34

Actor and musician Cody Longo, known for his role in the soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” was found dead Friday at his home in Austin, Texas, a representative confirmed to The Times. He was 34.

Los Angeles Times

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s office, whistleblowers reach $3.3 million settlement in retaliation lawsuit

AUSTIN, Texas — The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a settlement agreement with whistleblowers who alleged retaliation after they accused him of serious crimes.

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For U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, national security can’t be a partisan fight

The Austin Republican and new chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee hopes to reach across the aisle to project a unified front as the country faces new threats, despite a staunchly conservative record.

The Texas Tribune

Texas DPS review of officer response to Uvalde shooting has ended with no more discipline

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety will not be disciplining any more of its officers over the botched police response to the Uvalde school massacre, agency officials said Thursday.

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Austin shelters weren’t prepared for outages despite lessons from 2021 winter storm, advocates say

Activists who work with unhoused people noted improvements in the city’s planning and coordination, but said shelters were difficult to reach for some and couldn’t accommodate families with children.

The Texas Tribune

Fentanyl’s deadly consequences prompt Texas schools to step up drug awareness

DALLAS — A suburban school district southwest of Austin, Texas, shared a video in classrooms that depicts a student performing CPR on his friend for 15 minutes after he suffered from a suspected fentanyl poisoning.

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A new winter storm and old problems raise questions about Austin leaders’ response to crises

As newly elected Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and a City Council with an array of fresh faces review their first major crisis, the city’s top officials once again find themselves trying to figure out why the city botched its response to a significant weather event.

The Texas Tribune

How freezing rain, tree-lined neighborhoods and above-ground power lines prolonged Austin power outages

Tens of thousands of Austin households and businesses went days without electricity after a winter storm wreaked havoc across Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Harry Whittington, the Texas attorney shot by Cheney during a 2006 hunting trip, dies

Whittington died at age 95 his home Saturday in Austin. In 2006, he and others were hunting with then Vice President Dick Cheney on a ranch, when Cheney, while aiming for a bird, struck Whittington.

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Texas Republicans heckle Biden over border remarks during State of the Union

Texas Republicans have long pressed President Joe Biden to do more to address border security and jeered at his remarks during his annual speech to Congress.

Chicago Sun-Times

Extra-alarm fire tears through industrial building in Austin

The fire started around 2:15 p.m. Monday in the 4700 block of West Lake Street, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The fire was raised to a 2-11 alarm to help get more water on the flames, officials said.

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Planes came dangerously close for 30 seconds in Texas near-miss

A FedEx Corp. widebody cargo jet came within several hundred feet of colliding with a Southwest Airlines Co. plane in Austin, Texas, early Saturday and the two planes remained in close proximity for at least 30 seconds, flight data show.

The Independent UK

Generators, spoiled food: Slow power repairs anger Austin

The future of Austin’s top city executive plunged into jeopardy Monday as outrage boiled over power outages that have left thousands of people without electricity in the Texas capital for nearly a week and are likely to drag on for days longer

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Richard Marcus, the last founding family member to run Neiman Marcus, dies at 84

Richard Cantrell Marcus, who as the last founding family member to run Dallas-based Neiman Marcus led the company at a time of a major expansion outside Texas, died Saturday at his home in Austin from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

The Texas Tribune

Austin city manager’s job could be on the line after winter storm response

Austin City Council members will evaluate Spencer Cronk’s employment during their Thursday meeting. Cronk was hired in 2017.

The Texas Tribune

Some Austin homes may not get electricity back for another week, city says

Nearly 95% of the city has electricity after last week’s winter storm. But Austin Energy says the remaining outages are the most complex and time-consuming.

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A near-collision between 2 planes in Austin prompts an FAA investigation

Just before a FedEx cargo airplane was due to land, an air traffic controller cleared the Southwest flight to depart from the same runway. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the incident.

The Texas Tribune

“Hunting for warm places to go”: Austinites cope as outages linger

While families search for warmth, light and distractions, line workers race to restore normal life.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for Texas ice storm

Abbott declared disaster in seven Texas counties hard hit by this week’s winter storm. Austin has been the epicenter of a power crisis as tens of thousands wait for electricity to be restored.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man shot, killed while sitting in car in Austin

The man, 41, was in a car about 1:20 a.m. Saturday when someone in a silver sedan drove by and an occupant opened fire.

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