Fishery services to receive funds in wake of Ike, Gustav
The devastation of hurricanes Ike and Gustav took a toll on the coastal fisheries in Texas and Louisiana, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has allotted $47 million in damage relief to revive local economies.
McALLEN — A farmworker rights organization and 14 poor South Texas residents sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday alleging that the agency refused to help thousands of poor families repair their homes after Hurricane Dolly.
Members of an activist group walked from office to office Wednesday, urging state officials to act on environmental issues. Wearing green hard hats, four members of the nationwide campaign, Power Vote, presented cards of congratulations to the offices of Rep.
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Zero-waste strategy to limit landfill, incinerator disposal
The city of Austin hopes to become the most livable city in the U.S. by reducing waste sent to landfill and incinerators by 90 percent by the year 2040.
Unemployed cancel appointments due to high insurance costs
Some are choosing not to go to the doctor to save money, while risking their health at the same time.
Presentation aims to educate leaders of organizations
The University’s first official colors were maroon and orange, and the first mascot, a dog named “Pig,” is buried somewhere around Mezes Hall.
As President Lyndon B. Johnson’s speechwriter, Harry Middleton was careful never to use words that reminded the public of Johnson’s cowboy background.
Police officer to be investigated for alleged voter intimidation DENTON — An investigation is under way into allegations that a Denton city jailer told a detainee on Election Day that he would be released if he voted for John McCain, Denton police authorities said.
Kristie Kimbell, a UT social work Ph.D. student, received a $50,000 fellowship this week to study how baby boomers are planning for long-term health care.
Conference matches investors to creators of latest technology
University student and professor inventors showcased their latest technology-oriented ideas and products at the Ready to Commercialize Conference on Tuesday.
Austin art initiative plans biking park, outdoor sculptures
Austin’s Art in Public Places initiative has never been busier, according to the program’s officials.
Radio-television-film junior Josh Talbot has three loves: his iridescent blue ‘86 Ford Mustang, computer animation and wakeboarding on Lake Travis.
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State Rep. Veronica Gonzales aims to push legislation to build a 100,000 square-foot complex in McAllen offering master’s and doctoral degrees, according to a press release from EdinburgPolitics.com.
Group proposes three objectives with focus on border security
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is being investigated by the Travis County Attorney’s Office because of an alleged failure to fully disclose his financial records.
Merchandise, in high demand, is available until inauguration
The election is over, but that doesn’t matter to the owners of a local shop filled with Obama merchandise. Former state Rep. Glen Maxey opened the Obama Store in East Austin because of high demand for Obama gear.
Concerned citizens who have battled City Hall for the past eight years to stop landfill expansion in Northeast Austin garnered more support for their cause Wednesday evening.
Senior citizen Nancy Spaulding sat down, pulled out her cell phone and prepared to learn how to send a text message. “I know how to answer a call, end a call, and that is pretty much it,” Spaulding said.
The Ronald McDonald House will kick off the holiday season Dec. 5 with food, fun and entertainment. The event offers an opportunity for the Austin community to support the local charity and enjoy holiday festivities.
President of Habitat Hunters weighs treatment options
Jody Lockshin spends her days at Habitat Hunters, a real estate agency on West 30th Street. The 1983 UT business graduate bought the company after she graduated and has enjoyed running it for 25 years.
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The threat of the Iranian government or radical groups endangering the oil flow from the Middle East to the rest of the world evokes fear for energy security among U.S. leaders, said a group of panelists Tuesday.
Networking provides minorties access to the corporate world
College graduates attempting to find work and network in science, technology, mathematics and engineering fields may be hindered by their ethnicity, according to a Chronicle of Higher Education study released last week.
Bob Phillips, chair of the Associated General Contractors in Austin, and Paula Smart, chair of the Canstruction Committee, judge a structure made from cans at Barton Creek Square Saturday afternoon.
Commercial and residential properties in Austin will have to conduct independent audits of their energy output beginning June 1, 2009.
