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Here’s How Compression Socks Actually Work
You might associate compression socks with your grandparents or a hospital setting. But the stockings have become a trendy travel and wellness accessory among social-media users—and doctors say they...
Texas freezes H-1B visas for state agencies, higher education amid investigation into federal program
Gov. Greg Abbott announced an investigation into the federal H-1B visa program in "light of recent reports of abuse," according to a letter signed by the governor. He directed...
Republicans scramble to avoid shutdown amid public ICE backlash
Congress on Monday took a step closer toward a partial shutdown when Republicans dismissed a demand by Senate Democrats to drop funding for Homeland Security from the funding package...
Austin Housing updates council on plan for affordable housing on vacant city land
Austin Housing sent a memo on Jan. 23 updating city council on the department's progress toward further development of affordable housing on city-owned vacant land. Source link
Central Texas Food Bank says it needs 250+ volunteers this week
"We need to quickly get food out to our neighbors. When extreme weather hits, the need to eat doesn't stop." Source link
Border lawmakers want DHS funded but more ICE oversight
Two South Texas congressmen on Monday said although they supported the spending bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of the fiscal year, they want...
Warmer temperatures the next 3 days before another front
Temperatures return to the 40s this afternoon. This brief warming trend continues for two more days before the next cold front arrives. -- Rich Segal Source link
Police responding to fatal crash in central Austin
Austin Police said officers are at the scene of the fatal crash on northbound Interstate 35 southbound service road at E 38th ½ street.  Source link
A 'moment of truth' vs. Georgia kept the season alive for Texas
Dailyn Swain and Tramon Mark helped lift the Longhorns to an 87-67 win over No. 21 Georgia on Saturday, and head coach Sean Miller said it was a win...
Ice stops firetrucks in tracks while fighting blaze, EMS notes increased numbers over weekend.
As the Austin metro continues to see freezing temperatures, first responders are in the thick of it responding to calls and facing icy roads. Source link
How did the ERCOT grid hold up in this weekend's major test?
The ERCOT grid successfully withstood the recent winter storm in Texas, due in part to improvements made since the devastating 2021 winter storm, such as weatherization of energy plants,...
Austin Parks Foundation gears up for 2026 'It's My Park Day'
Austin’s beloved It’s My Park Day returns March 7! Hundreds of volunteers will roll up their sleeves to clean, restore and celebrate local parks across the city. Watch the...