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Rep. Michael McCaul fights to keep his leadership position as chair of Foreign Affairs

The Austin Republican needs special permission to keep his coveted chairmanship, since he’s hit his six-year limit. Several colleagues are gunning to replace him.

The Texas Tribune

Biden staying in the presidential race risks a Trump victory according to Rep. Lloyd Doggett

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) represents a blue district based in Austin and has served in Congress since 1995.

Latin Times

Texas man dies hiking in area of Grand Canyon that can reach 120F in shade, say officials

Scott Sims, of Austin, Texas, was found semi-conscious on the River Trail, in the Arizona national park

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Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

The proposal comes a year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Austin and Dallas. Last year was the hottest on record in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Essay: Life on the trail with Kinky

A Texas Tribune editor recalls working on the 2006 independent gubernatorial campaign of Kinky Friedman.

The Texas Tribune

How Kinky Friedman Conquered Texas

Friday A/V Club: A caustic cowboy among the cosmic cowboys

Reason

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on homeless encampments. Here’s what it means for Texas.

The ruling comes amid a nationwide surge in homelessness as high rents put pressure on low-income households and pandemic-era protections expire.

The Texas Tribune

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State Board of Education approves 4 new charter schools in Texas

Public education advocates opposed the new charters, which would launch in Arlington, Austin, Big Spring and Manor.

The Texas Tribune

Criminal charges dropped against Austin officer who shot Michael Ramos

Officer Chris Taylor was tried for murder last year, but jurors couldn’t reach a verdict. A grand jury this week declined to indict him on any criminal charges.

The Texas Tribune

“After careful consideration of our offerings we are revising our sponsorship model.” SXSW festival drops US Army and weapons manufacturers as sponsors for 2025

Austin, Texas' South By Southwest music, film and tech festival drops military sponsorship for 2025 following protests

Metal Hammer

Real estate CEO says pandemic boomtowns in Florida and Texas are overvalued—and in some cases, are crashing

“These pandemic boomtowns, they just got way too expensive over the last two or three years,” chief executive of Reventure Consulting and Reventure App said.

Fortune

A Reply From Judge David Ezra

Last month, I wrote a post titled "Austin Judges Shop For Cases With "Mutual Consent." I discussed at some length Judge David Ezra of the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, who hears cases in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas by "mutual consent."…

Reason

Ferrari's WEC title hopes "back on track" after Le Mans win

Ferrari believes it is back in the hunt for the 2024 World Endurance Championship after claiming its first win of the season at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Motorsport

Two Victims Identified In Deadly Austin Mass Shooting

Authorities identify victims in Austin mass shooting. Suspect at large. Multiple shootings reported nationwide.

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Southwest Airlines adds additional flights for Ohio State vs. Oregon

For your planning purposes. #GoBucks

The Texas Tribune

Supreme Court overturns federal bump stock ban, siding with Austin gun dealer

Michael Cargill, owner of Central Texas Gun Works, sued over the ban. The U.S. Supreme Court sided with him in a 6-3 decision Friday.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk dances with joy as Tesla shareholders restore his £35billion pay package

‘It’s incredible,’ a jubilant Musk told the crowd gathered at Tesla’s headquarters and factory in Austin, Texas

The Independent UK

Who is Alex Jones? The conspiracist and dietary supplement salesman built an empire over decades

Alex Jones has pushed many theories over the last three decades, including that the U.S. government was behind or failed to stop the Oklahoma City bombing and the 9/11 attacks

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Autosport

Vinales makes Tech3 KTM MotoGP switch alongside Bastianini for 2025

As revealed by Autosport on Wednesday, the Spaniard will end his three-year stint with Aprilia, which has yielded one grand prix victory in Austin this year and a total of seven podium finishes. He will join the structure currently managed by Tech3 and KTM’s parent company Pierer Mobility group, which…

Autosport

Vinales set for KTM MotoGP switch

The Spaniard will bring the curtain down to his three-year stint with Aprilia, which has so far yielded one grand prix victory in Austin this year and a total of seven podium finishes. He will join the structure currently managed in tandem by Tech3 and KTM’s parent company Pierer Mobility…

Motorsport

Maverick Vinales set for KTM MotoGP switch

Fortune

The hot metros of the pandemic are crashing back to earth as demand for their homes cools

Housing markets in Texas and Florida were once all the rage, so their home prices and rents soared, but now they’re falling in this very different economic environment.

Autosport

Why a Pramac/Yamaha MotoGP union is best for all parties

Ducati finally opted to retain Marquez rather than give Martin a the factory team ride, with the championship leader switching to Aprilia for 2025.These moves will have a decisive influence on the future plans of Pramac, who is seriously considering giving up competing with the Ducati bike, with whom it…

Reason

Will This Bill Save or Scuttle California's Builder's Remedy?

Plus: Sen. John Fetterman introduces a new zoning reform bill, U.C. Berkeley finally beats the NIMBYs in court, and Austin's unwise "equity overlay."

Latin Times

A trip around the Copa América 2024 venues: Austin, Texas

Everything you need to know about the city of Austin, one of three Texas cities to host Copa América 2024

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