Tag: Austin
Alarm grows over coronavirus as thousands prepare for SXSW, Houston rodeo
By Naomi Andu and Sami Sparber, Texas Tribune
Benjamin Gibson has a platinum badge to Austin’s annual South by Southwest festival — valued at $1,725...
Trump touts new trade deal during Austin speech
By Sami Sparber, Texas Tribune
President Donald Trump touted the recent passage of a new North American trade deal as he spoke to thousands of...
Governor blames stabbing on Austin’s homeless policies, ramps up DPS patrols
By Juan Pablo Garnham, Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday ordered the Department of Public Safety to increase patrols in downtown Austin and around...
After a man died, Greg Abbott blamed Austin’s homeless policies
By Juan Pablo Garnham, Texas Tribune
Twice last year, Gov. Greg Abbott drew ire from Austin city officials when he suggested that crimes were the...
Abbott remains quiet on whether the state will opt out of refugee program
By Julián Aguilar, Texas Tribune
A large majority of the country’s governors have told the Trump administration that their states will continue accepting refugees, but...
Voters might stabilize funding; Proposition 5 could benefit two agencies
By CARRINGTON TATUM, Texas Tribune
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife officials, along with outdoor enthusiasts, are looking to lock in funding for the state’s parks...
