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China's hold on rare earth materials limits U.S. options for renewable energy source

By Savannah Howe | Apr 15, 2021

As the nation anticipates much renewable energy-focused legislation to come in President Biden's administration, Texas is pumping the breaks on solar renewables investments.

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Visual artist Martos' latest exhibit, 'Ventiuno,' available for free virtual viewing

By Savannah Howe | Feb 10, 2021

Ender Martos, an Austin-based visual artist specializing in geometric pieces focused on repetition and abstracts, recently debuted a virtual exhibition of his optic art, "Ventiuno."

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After long history of legal trouble, Mitte Foundation's board features nearly half family members

By Savannah Howe | Nov 21, 2020

Legal troubles continue for the Roy F. and JoAnn Cole Mitte Foundation, an Austin-based nonprofit corporation that has been on the receiving end of multiple ethics concerns and lawsuits aimed at members of the Mitte family.

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Austin restaurant owner keeps positive outlook during coronavirus crisis

By Savannah Howe | Apr 20, 2020

Hoover's Cooking has been in the Austin neighborhood for over two decades. Owned and operated by an Austin native and fifth-generation Texan, the restaurant offers a Tex-Mex-infused menu for dine-in, takeout and catering—under normal circumstances.

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Melancon wraps up decade-long career as AIBA executive director

By Savannah Howe | Apr 20, 2020

A founding board member of the Austin Independent Business Alliance (AIBA) will soon end her longtime work with the AIBA but she hopes that efforts to refocus on the needs of local businesses will continue.

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Austin nonprofit offers work, hygiene resources to homeless during COVID-19 pandemic

By Savannah Howe | Apr 12, 2020

Austin's nonprofit organization, The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), offers employment and hygiene assistance to the city's homeless population.