Multiple wildfires broke out across Central Texas amid hot, dry conditions, including a 70- to 80-acre blaze near the Gillespie-Blanco County line. While crews have largely contained the fires and no injuries were reported, officials warn that elevated fire danger persists and urge residents to follow burn bans.
Austin City Council approved an economic development incentive for 3billion US Inc., a South Korean genetic testing company planning its first U.S. location in northwest Austin. The agreement ties up to $200,000 in city incentives to the creation of 200 high-paying jobs over the next decade
Student walkouts tied to immigration enforcement protests continued across Central Texas a day after the Texas Education Agency issued guidance warning districts about consequences. Gov. Greg Abbott said schools could lose funding if students skip class to protest.
The Texas Science & Natural History Museum at the University of Texas at Austin has reopened its renovated basement exhibit, “Epic Encounters,” featuring new lighting, soundscapes, and interactive displays designed to bring prehistoric life to modern audiences.
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