Austin News

Analysts 'concerned' Texas could suffer record power outages this summer

By Charmaine Little | May 18, 2021

Hot and dry weather in Texas is expected to lead to record-breaking demands on the state’s electric grid, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) predicted recently, leaving some analysts concerned about continued power outages after the state suffered interruptions last winter.

StageIt to host concert series benefiting Banding Together ATX

By Charmaine Little | Mar 7, 2021

Livestream platform StageIt is gearing up to launch a concert series, Austin City Streams, to benefit Austin-based organization Banding Together ATX.

Construction is completed on $135 million Texas Facilities Commission complex

By Charmaine Little | Mar 7, 2021

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, construction on a nine-story state building in Austin has been completed on time and within the $135 million budget.

At-home testing for novel coronavirus now available through Austin firm

By Charmaine Little | Mar 30, 2020

Austin residents can now take a test for COVID-19 at home, according to reports from KVUE ABC.