Maribel Molina
Austin American-Statesman
Austin, TX, United States
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10 new, unique Austin Election Day polling sites to cast your ballot
For many people, voting is a ritual. Whether it’s lining up on Election Day or always voting at the same local library branch, some people like a → Read More
Coronavirus case dashboards show interactive data for Austin area, Texas
As cases of coronavirus increase in the Central Texas region and across the state, the public can keep track of key data from health officials through → Read More
Power Poll: Adler’s response to pandemic rates positively; Trump’s seen negatively
In a new Statesman Power Poll, Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s handling of the growing coronavirus pandemic is being rated positively by Austin-area civic leaders, with most respondents rating his response as good or very good.Survey participants were split in their ratings of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s actions, but President Donald Trump’s response was overwhelmingly rated negatively.In March, 213… → Read More
Watch live: Coronavirus updates from the City of Austin
Watch live broadcasts from the City of Austin below. → Read More
20 Austin-based Instagram accounts to follow in 2020
Want to freshen up your Instagram home feed? Last year, I gathered a list of 10 Austin-based Instagram accounts to follow. But new decade, new list right? → Read More
No sleep till Austin? List ranks Texas capital among worst for snoozing
New York may be known as the city that never sleeps, but a recent list suggests Austinites could use some better shut eye themselves. Sleep Junkie, a site → Read More
The top-rated gas station coffee in the U.S. is in Texas
Buc-ee's is know for its cheap gas and clean bathrooms. But did you know its coffee is nationally recognized? GasBuddy, which collects fuel prices and gas station reviews, ranked Buc-ee's as the top-rated gas station coffee both in Texas and across the U.S. We knew this already: Buc-ee’s is officially the best gas station This is the third year in a row the Texas-based gas station chain led the… → Read More
U.S. News & World Report: Rice University tops UT Austin for best Texas college, again
Another year, another top place finish for Rice University. The Houston university is once again the top-ranked college in the Lone Star State, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual Best National Universities ranking. Rice University ranked No. 17 nationally, down one spot from last year's list, and tied with Cornell University in New York. Rankings are calculated by combining factors… → Read More
NFL bars in Austin: Where to cheer on your team this season
Cowboys country? Maybe. But with Austin being home to many transplants, not everybody living in the Texas capital is a fan of "America's Team. → Read More
Treat your pet with Rover's guide to 'dog's day out' in Austin
Today is National Dog Day, but who says treating your four-legged friend has to be confined to one day? Rover, an app for dog walking and pet → Read More
Report: The best college value in Texas is in College Station
Texas A&M earned the distinction of the best college by value in the state of Texas, according to a ranking by Money published this week. That's → Read More
U.S. News & World Report: 3 Austin hospitals rank among best in Texas
Three local hospitals are among the best in Texas, according to a new list from U.S. News and World Report. The highest-ranking Austin hospital is St. → Read More
Are you and your dog twins? Buzz Mill is hosting a lookalike contest
We know dogs are like family to us. But do you resemble your dog as if y'all were related? This weekend is the time to prove it. The Buzz Mill will host a → Read More
'The Bachelor Live on Stage' coming to Austin this spring
Ever wanted to be on The Bachelor? This spring, women in the Austin area will have their chance to accept a rose from a local bachelor. Fans of the most famous reality dating franchise can take part in an interactive show, The Bachelor Live on Stage, at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on May 17, 2020. The show will star "one eligible hometown Bachelor" and a group of lucky ladies will get to… → Read More
Wait, what? List ranks Austin No. 2 best big city to live in
Can't win 'em all, Austin. The latest ranking of U.S. cities to live in has the Texas capital in the runner-up spot. Wallethub's list of the → Read More
Austin cracks top 10 of Travel + Leisure's best U.S. cities list
Add another distinction to Austin's resume. Texas' capital recently earned a spot on a ranking of the "15 best cities in the United States" by → Read More
Not a tourist trap: 8 Austin Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants to try
There's likely not a line of people outside the door. The wait to sit is often as long as it takes you to walk to a table. It's not that place your friend → Read More
Your guide to local Austin pet stores
Buying local isn't just for humans. If you've got a furry (or feathery or scaly) friend at home, Austin's reputation as a pet-friendly city means plenty → Read More
Texas is one of the best states for young drivers, according to report
Hitting the road as a teenager can be a scary experience, but Texas teen drivers have a lot going for them according to a new report. Credit finance → Read More
Texas is one of the best states for teen drivers, according to report
Hitting the road as a teenager can be a scary experience, but Texas teen drivers have a lot going for them according to a new report. Credit finance → Read More