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New CKD Corporation plant will bring 70 jobs to Austin

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 20, 2020

CKD Corporation, a Japan-based company, will open its first U.S. site in Austin.

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TPPF urges state, nation to address links between child welfare systems and rise in human trafficking

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) said in a recent report authored by policy analyst Nikki Pressley that both state and local communities can make a difference in Texas' fight against human trafficking.

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House candidate Mike Siegel: "I'm proud to be a red-diaper baby"

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 26, 2020

Mike Siegel, a civil rights attorney running for U.S. Congress, has continued the push with his communist agenda after saying several years ago that he was proud to be a "red-diaper baby," — a phrase typically used by children of members of the communist party.

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs Empowerment Alliance's declaration of energy independence

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 17, 2020

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has joined more than 180 national leaders in signing the Declaration of Energy Independence, according to a news release issued by The Empowerment Alliance (TEA).

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Voices of Austin publicly launches to voice concerns of city residents

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 16, 2020

Voices of Austin (VOA) publicly launched on June 30 via virtual press conference, saying that 80 percent of Austin residents want the city's government to be more responsive.

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Education Austin urges teachers to refuse to report to schools in-person

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 13, 2020

Education Austin, a teachers and employees union that is within the Austin Independent School District (AISD), urged teachers to refuse to come back for on-campus teaching this fall if they are directed to do so, KXAN reported.

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Georgetown's renewable energy goal causes problems for city, residents

By Kyla Asbury | May 1, 2020

Two years ago, Georgetown switched to 100% renewable energy, but that shift has now caused electric rates to go up and many critics to find fault with the costs, Energy News Network reported.

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Austin-based emergency communications company adds 250 customers during coronavirus outbreak

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 10, 2020

AlertMedia – an Austin-based emergency communications firm – has added hundreds of customers as the novel coronavirus pandemic has created an urgency for employers to reach employees easily.

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Austin unveils $15 million RISE fund to assist those adversely impacted by coronavirus

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 10, 2020

The Austin mayor and City Council members want to implement a $15 million emergency fund to help residents who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19.

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Mohr Capital acquires five-building portfolio

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 17, 2020

Mohr Capital has acquired a 404,800 square-foot office space from Zydeco Development for $100 million in Austin, according to a press release.