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Steve Sarkisian Fires Back at ESPN’s Desmond Howard Over Speculation About Texas Job

As Desmond Howard was taking out the garbage on Monday, he decided to drop a small bomb on Austin in the process. In a quick video posted to social media, Howar

Sports Illustrated

Her Dad's A Financial Advisor And She Has A Master's In Economics, Yet Her Finances Are Such A Mess That An Auditor Asked Her If She's Dumb

A 26-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, with two degrees in economics and a father who works as a financial advisor, stunned viewers of the “Financial Audit” show when she revealed she spends hundreds more than she earns every month, has no real budget, and didn’t understand that a gig platform’s…

Benzinga

The 2025 Texas Tribune Festival in photos

Images from this year's festival, which ended Saturday in Austin.

The Texas Tribune

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‘They think they were fake pictures’: Power window salesperson gives 2.5-hour pitch to Austin woman instead of ‘free quote.’ Then the homeowner checks her email

An Austin, Texas, homeowner gets a knock at her door from a Power window salesperson who says they’re working in the area. However, she quickly regrets agreeing to their offer of a free quote.

The Mary Sue

‘He started raising his voice at my dad’: Mexican-American woman goes to Austin Home Depot with her dad. Then a worker intervenes

A Mexican-American woman said she åçwitnessed racism firsthand when she went into a Home Depot with her visibly Hispanic father.

The Mary Sue

Thanks to a New Collaboration With Aston Martin, Elemis Forges a Dewy New Path in Formula 1

The new partnership just touched down in Austin, Texas.

Marie Claire

Tesla Robotaxi Rival Waymo Shares Updated Fleet Size Amid Highway Expansion — Elon Musk Says 'Rookie Numbers'

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has shared his thoughts on Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo’s announcement of its updated fleet size.

Benzinga

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Elon Musk Urges 'Move' To Austin After Coinbase Follows Tesla To Texas

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday renewed his attacks on Delaware's corporate regime after Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) said it will follow Tesla and SpaceX in abandoning the state as its legal home and reincorporate in Texas.

Benzinga

Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says

As the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.

The Texas Tribune

A '$5 Million Decision’ Brings Scottish-Style Links Golf to Texas

Thanks to the vision and creativity from Scottish architect David McLay Kidd, a new private club near Austin, Texas, brings the feeling of golf’s homeland to the Lone Star State.

Sports Illustrated

'They Were Sitting There for 5 Minutes:' Austin Woman Narrowly Avoids T-Bone Crash. Then She Realizes It's a Setup

An Austin woman was driving home from work when a black car suddenly pulled directly into her path. The incident left her shaken and other drivers stunned by her evasive maneuver—but the real shock came when she learned this might be part of a growing trend targeting drivers across the country.

Motor1

Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead

Even voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.

The Texas Tribune

Billionaire Jeff Yass gives $100 million to University of Austin for free tuition

Yass, a school voucher supporter and an influential figure in Texas politics, said the only condition for the gift was for the school not to receive government funding.

The Texas Tribune

Judge tosses Blake Lively’s claims against social media guru after Justin Baldoni lawsuit ends

A judge ruled that Austin-based social media operative Jed Wallace cannot be sued in New York

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GOBankingRates

I Asked ChatGPT for 5 Cities Where You Can Get Rich Without a College Degree

College isn't the only path to wealth. Here are the best U.S. cities to make six figures without a college degree — and they may even reward a head start.

Motorsport

Can Oscar Piastri stop the rot at F1's Brazil GP?

After leading Lando Norris by a handsome margin, Piastri is now chasing both his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate and his own best form in Brazil

Autosport

What Piastri must do to stop the rot at F1 Brazil GP

After leading Lando Norris by a handsome margin, Oscar Piastri is now chasing both his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate and his own best form in Brazil

The Mary Sue

‘Ladies be careful with this creeper’: Austin woman texts with Hinge match. Then he sends her a video

Catfishing is an unfortunate, but all too real, part of online dating. If you’re an active online dater and you haven’t been catfished, studies say it’s only a matter of time. Around 40% of people on dating apps, like Hinge, report being catfished, with some calling the problem a contributing…

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We Got This Covered

Is the ‘Smiley Face Killer theory’ behind the streak of suspicious drownings in Chicago, Houston, and Austin?

Law enforcement sees no connection — this retired detective thinks they're wrong.

Fortune

Michael Dell’s son aims to transform the home power business by selling electricity and batteries like a Costco membership

Base Power just completed a $1 billion fundraising round and is building a Texas battery factory.

Fortune

Kendra Scott says she launched her billion-dollar business from her bedroom with just $500—when she was pregnant with her first son

Scott started at the bottom, but is now one of the few women in the U.S. to have founded a billion-dollar company.

The Texas Tribune

State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress

The Austin Democrat will face an uphill battle in the GOP-leaning district. McCaul announced earlier this year he would not seek reelection.

The Independent UK

One injured and suspect arrested in Texas library shooting

A person has been shot inside a downtown library in Austin, Texas, prompting a shelter-in-place order for a brief period

The Guardian - US

‘Society needs monsters’: why are Americans so obsessed with the idea of serial killers?

Experts note an 80% drop-off since US serial killing peaked in the 1970s – but that hasn’t stopped a surge of interest

Motorsport

F1 US GP watch thefts: Austin police make first arrest as suspects remain at large

Austin police arrest 39-year-old after Richard Mille watch thefts at the United States Grand Prix

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