Daranesha Herron
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Calls for safer construction sites after officials say debris hit, killed a man biking on West Campus
"We need more student housing here, but we need accountability for construction standards so people's lives don't get taken," said a UT student. → Read More
North Austin community fears fires from a homeless encampment could soon impact their homes
Neighbors in the Park At Quail Creek neighborhood said the fires are constant and growing closer and closer to their homes. → Read More
Texas bill could bring regulations to the crypto market in effort to protect investors
HB 1666, filed by Republican State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, aims to rebuild trust in the market by requiring proof of reserve for crypto exchanges and more. → Read More
Why does Austin have only one energy provider within the city limits?
Most Texans have choice when it comes to energy providers, but there is a debate about which is better for consumers. → Read More
What qualifies as PTSD for Texas medical marijuana compassionate use program
Advocates say many people dealing with trauma may not know they already qualify. A local doctor says it's partly underutilized for PTSD because of misdiagnosis. → Read More
Who is Jesús Garza? More about the new interim Austin city manager
Garza was the treasurer of a political committee that donated over $720,000 to Watson's recent mayoral campaign. → Read More
Coping with winter storm anxiety as thousands don't have power
People say the lack of reliable and timely information during two historic winter storms in two years is bringing trauma and anxiety. → Read More
Does insurance cover fallen tree branches? Here's what you need to know
A big question many insurance companies are getting is: If my neighbor's tree damages my home or vehicle, are they supposed to pay for it? → Read More
Williamson County prepping for the worst of the winter storm on all fronts
"If you're on the road tomorrow, you're going to have a very high likelihood of sliding off the road," said Williamson County's director of emergency management. → Read More
Austin-Travis County EMS and local organizations prepare to care for the vulnerable
An hour before the doors opened at One Texas Center, people lined up to get food and overnight shelter during the freeze. → Read More
South Austin business owner pleads for help after uptick in attacks from homeless encampment
The Headspace Salon owner said it usually takes Austin police over an hour to arrive, even though the attacks are still active. → Read More
Austin-Travis County EMS training bar owners to stop bleeding during mass casualty events
ATCEMS hopes to expand the training program as well as mount "stop the bleed" kits on business walls for easy access – and then eventually train the community. → Read More
'Texas Original' dispensary calls for loosened usage laws as medical marijuana applications open
There are only three licensed medical marijuana businesses in Texas. A cannabis lawyer said many have reached out for help with the extensive dispensary application. → Read More
University of Texas bans TikTok on Wi-Fi networks
Shortly after, Texas A&M followed suit and banned TikTok on its campus network and state-owned devices. → Read More
Texas bills filed to make drag shows illegal for businesses not classified as 'sexually oriented'
The owner of Extragrams, a drag entertainment service, said not all drag shows are sexual and you can't put the art in a box. → Read More
More than 100 election-related bills filed in 88th Texas legislative session
The bills focus on everything from changing how we can register to vote, to tougher punishments for voter fraud. → Read More
New driverless rideshare Cruise caught on video driving in the wrong lane multiple times
According to Austin city data, more pedestrians and cyclists were killed or seriously injured in crashes in 2022 than in any recorded year. → Read More
After long response times and short staffing, South Hays Fire is now hiring paid firefighters
South Hays Fire Department is the last all-volunteer fire department in Hays County. → Read More
Austin woman finds bullet in yard after celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve
Last week, a Texas state representative introduced a bill to address celebratory or reckless gunfire and expand penalties. → Read More
Strangers snag last rental car, drive 23 hours home to Austin after Southwest flight cancellations
Meanwhile, a travel insurance lawyer says the firm is getting hourly calls about suing the airline and travel insurance companies. → Read More