In spite of expectations of record demand throughout the summer, ERCOT is expressing confidence that it will be able to meet that demand. Experts say further diversity among power suppliers is the key to future reliability.
Gas prices are continuing to rise past record highs - Austin's average gas price could hit $5 per gallon soon.
Early voting continues through Friday in the primary runoffs - Texans who did not vote in either party's primary in March can vote, and have the choice of voting for either party's candidates.
Amidst continuing staffing shortages that threaten Austin's public pool opening schedule next month, current lifeguards are keeping up the pressure for a pay raise.
Delays in security screenings at ABIA have crept back up - lines were out the door again over last weekend.
HAAM - the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians - is seeking a $1 million allocation from Austin's city budget to cover funding shortfalls.
Austin has been ranked the #4 best city in the U.S. in which to start a career, and #2 in Texas for our quality of parks. Meanwhile Williamson County has been named the richest county in the state measured by median income, which is now over $87,000 per year.
A UT Tyler study has found marijuana legalization to be more popular in Texas than any of our top elected officials.
The former home of Austin Java, and more recently the Barton Springs location of Ski Shores, has been re-opened by McGuire Moorman Lambert as their second location of Lou's.
The September 10 visit by Alabama to Texas at DKR may be an early game, with a kickoff time of 11am.
NFL legend and Westlake Chapparal Drew Brees has been shown the door at NBC after only one season as an analyst.
And Gorillaz has announced a local show, at the Moody Center on September 30.
