Will DuPree
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Austin, TX, United States
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Z’Tejas will close downtown Austin restaurant on April 1
Z’Tejas, located on West Sixth Street by North Lamar Blvd., will officially close its doors on April 1. According to a news release confirming the closure date, the restaurant will hold a celebratory party next week to mark 33 years in business. → Read More
Drag story time puts state funding in jeopardy for Texas libraries
Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, introduced a proposal on March 3 that would bar the state from providing money to a municipal library for having someone dressed in drag read books to children. → Read More
Second gentleman to speak about women’s rights in Austin next week
The White House shared Tuesday that Douglas Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, will travel to Austin on March 15 for a SXSW speaking engagement. → Read More
$4.6 billion proposed for more Texas border security funding
Billions more could go to border security efforts funded by Texas taxpayers, and state lawmakers asked questions Monday about the proposed cost to keep Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star going into the future. → Read More
Poll: Nearly 20% of Gen Z say they identify as LGBTQ
Gallup surveyed more than 10,000 people by phone last year, and pollsters said the group most likely to say they’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual is the adult members of Generation Z. The findings showed that 19.7% of those born between 1997 and 2004 self-identified as LGBTQ. These people would have been 18 to 25 years old last year. → Read More
LGBTQ restrictions not among Abbott’s emergency items
The seven emergency legislative items laid out Thursday night by Gov. Greg Abbott notably did not include any specific LGBTQ restrictions, diverging from the list of priorities announced earlier by the state’s second most powerful leader. However, advocates said the governor’s vague language about placing more limits on education curriculum raises concerns. → Read More
Gov. Abbott shares support for bills banning transgender athletes in college sports
During an event Saturday in Dallas, Gov. Greg Abbott told a crowd he would support bills introduced this legislative session that would block transgender students from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity at the collegiate level. His comments came at the Freedom Conference held by the Young America’s Foundation, which is a conservative youth organization. → Read More
Crash involving 10 cars reported on US 183 in north Austin
The wreck happened near Oak Knoll Drive on northbound U.S. 183, according to reports. Officers from the Austin Police Department are diverting traffic off the highway there due to ice still causing hazardous driving conditions. → Read More
Austin officer scoops up cold, abandoned kitten during ice storm
“Because of Officer Townsend, the kitten is now warm and safe,” a tweet from the police department read. → Read More
Where George P. Bush is working after leaving Texas elected office
Bush announced he’s now joining a law firm based in Wisconsin. According to a news release sent out Wednesday, he’ll work as a partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and a principal at Michael Best Strategies LLC. → Read More
Lawmaker proposes capping monthly pet fees for Texas renters
The legislation, if it passes, would allow landlords to either cap a monthly pet fee at $20 or collect a one-time refundable pet deposit at the outset of someone’s lease. However, the proposal would prevent them from doing both. → Read More
Thousands raised after only LGBTQ club in San Marcos suddenly closes
A fundraiser launched online for the employees of the Stonewall Warehouse, and so far it brought in more than $5,600. According to the GoFundMe site, the staff members learned Sunday the business sold and that they all lost their jobs. → Read More
Most women ever will serve in Texas House next year
The November election resulted in the number of female House members growing to 45, so they’ll soon make up 30% of the 150 seats in the lower chamber. → Read More
Man wearing Santa suit rides mule, spreads holiday cheer around Austin
Drivers in central Austin spotted someone Wednesday afternoon spreading holiday cheer in an unexpected way. → Read More
FedEx driver strangled, killed 7-year-old after accidentally hitting her with van, warrant says
The driver of a FedEx truck admitted to strangling and killing a 7-year-old girl in Texas after accidentally hitting her with his van while delivering a package, according to an arrest warrant. → Read More
Scratch ticket makes Georgetown resident $1 million richer
A scratch lottery ticket made someone who lives in Georgetown $1 million richer. → Read More
Crash shuts down southbound lanes on 183A in Cedar Park
According to Cedar Park police, crews closed the highway’s lanes between East New Hope Drive and Scottsdale Drive. They’re now asking drivers to avoid the area while they investigate the wreck. → Read More
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake reported in West Texas
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake happened at about 3:30 p.m. near the small community of Mentone, which is located in Loving County. The town is approximately two hours west of Midland. → Read More
WEEKEND READ: Alignment changes, new firsts during 2022 midterm elections in Texas
During the 2022 midterm elections, Texans voted on a number of key statewide races. Here’s what has changed across the state and in the Austin area over the past four years. → Read More
Migos rapper Takeoff shot dead in Houston
Police confirmed the rapper Takeoff, a member of the well-known Atlanta hip hop group Migos, died from a shooting in Houston early Tuesday morning. → Read More