Новости за 19.04.2021

The owner of Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety has purchased a big stake in South by Southwest — all in an effort to keep the festival alive after a tough year.

Scientists at the Texas A&M Global Health Research Complex (GHRC) identified the variant from a saliva sample taken from a student as a part of an ongoing testing program. Researchers believe it's related to the United Kingdom variant.

Austin Parks and Recreation will launch 2021 Summer Camp registration on April 19. This year there are two options, both in-person camps and virtual camps.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday that the Texas Senate doesn't currently have the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns -- but that he'll see if there's a "path" to change that.

On Monday, Fort Hood officials unveiled an access gate dedicated to Guillén, who went missing April 22, 2020, before her remains were discovered along a Bell County river in July.

Proposition F would give the mayor veto power over all city council decisions and the responsibility to appoint most department leaders.

Nicholas James McPherson, 40, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident, according to an arrest affidavit, took place at the Academy Sports and Outdoors store at 12250 Research Blvd. Police say McPherson stabbed a customer, creating a "one-inch-wide by two-inch-deep wound on top of the victim's left shoulder."

Austin Police have arrested the former law enforcement officer wanted in the deadly shooting that left three people dead and launched a massive manhunt Sunday.

All adults in the U.S. should be eligible for coronavirus vaccines starting Monday after President Joe Biden announced a deadline for states to expand eligibility.

Voters will decide on several key propositions in the May 1 election in Austin and its surrounding areas -- and early voting begins Monday, April 19.

Friends and family confirmed the names and the identities of all three shooting victims. Two had been students during the past year at Elgin High School. The third was the ex-wife of the man now charged with capital murder in the triple shooting.

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns (30-8, 10-2) closed out their 10-game home stand with an 11-1 win and sweep over Abilene Christian in a run-rule shortened seven innings on Sunday.