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Teen Mom star announces Austin mayoral bid — then pulls out hours later after realizing race is 2028 not 2026

Farrah Abraham rose to fame on ‘16 and Pregnant’ and its spinoff series ‘Teen Mom’

The Independent UK

16 & Pregnant Star Farrah Abraham Announces Austin Mayoral Bid Only To Be Told Live Election Is In 2028

Former 16 & Pregnant star Farrah Abraham declares bid for Austin mayor in 2026, only to discover the next election isn't until 2028; alters campaign direction toward City Council District 5.

International Business Times UK

In Ink and on Airwaves, Texas Media Grows Ever More Concentrated

Hearst's acquisition of struggling newspapers in the state may seem like welcome news. But bigger doesn't always mean better.

Texas Observer

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Oracle struggles to attract workers to Nashville 'world HQ'—even with a 2-million-square-foot office and Larry Ellison’s favorite restaurant

Years after cofounder Larry Ellison declared Nashville its world headquarters, Oracle has added only a handful of workers.

Fortune

Waymo cars are still breaking the law in Austin despite company saying software was updated, new video shows

Waymo quickly issued a voluntary software recall for 3,000 of its vehicles due to an issue that caused the autonomous cars to drive past stopped school buses

The Independent UK

Penn State and UT Austin Receive Historic Philanthropic Gifts Totaling $150 Million

Penn State Health receives $50 million from Tom Golisano for children's hospital while UT Austin secures $100 million from Tench and Simone Coxe for new medical center, marking historic donations for both universities.

International Business Times

Meet the Nvidia billionaire giving away his wealth—his son's cancer battle inspired a recent $100 million gift

Nvidia board member Tench Coxe and his wife Simone donated to the UT Medical Center.

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‘Block him’: Austin woman visits date’s apartment, notices no soap in his shower. The plot twist after she confronts him leaves her ‘still in shock’

Dating can bring on a lot of anxiety. You’re meeting and getting to know new people, hoping it works out with your radar on high alert for any red flags. While it’s common to stop seeing someone because of relationship history, compatibility, and habits, hygiene can significantly impact a courtship.

The Mary Sue

Commitment to Tithing

I found a church I like here in Austin earlier in the summer. Although I continued to visit other churches that were closer to me, I really fell in love with this church. And now I can’t stand to miss a service.

Blogging Away Debt

Brickbat: Texas Two Step

A report by the Austin City Auditor's Office in Austin, Texas, found two former city employees defrauded the city government… The post Brickbat: Texas Two Step appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

‘Diet Alex Jones:’ Joe Rogan’s controversial comedy club was hit with protests over holidays

Protestors gathered outside of Rogan’s comedy club on New Year’s Eve

The Independent UK

Midterm Memo: The C-Team. Maybe B-.

The Texas Democratic slate-in-progress could definitely be worse.

Texas Observer

Texas Police Issue Urgent Warning: The “Knock-Knock” Burglary Trend Targeting Apartments

Texas renters need to be on high alert as law enforcement agencies across the state issue warnings about a specific type of burglary. A deceptive tactic known as the “Knock-Knock” burglary is rising in popularity in major cities like Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Criminals are using this method to exploit…

Budget and the Bees

From 1,500 Cars to Just 30: Tesla Robotaxi Missed Big 2025 Targets

Tesla promised 1,500 robotaxis in 2025 but delivered only 30, raising doubts over Elon Musk's ambitious autonomy plans.

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InsideEVs

Tesla's Big Robotaxi Promises Fall Flat As 2025 Comes To A Close

From Robotaxis to Full Self-Driving, more and more of Tesla's promises around autonomous cars failed to materialize this year.

The Texas Tribune

Texas 2025: Year in Photos

Photojournalists document another year across Texas. Our photos illustrated the tense redistricting debate at the Capitol, the aftermath of the Hill County floods and more.

The Texas Tribune

Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court

Taylor's conviction was the first time a Travis County police officer had been found liable in an on-duty fatal shooting.

InsideEVs

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: Can It Keep Up With The Pack In 2026?

Ford once unleashed a top competitor to the Tesla Model Y. But do its specs hold up to the best in 2026 and beyond?

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Here's How Much Tesla Sales Will Drop In 2025, According To Analysts

The automaker shared Wall Street’s fourth-quarter delivery estimates and sales projections through the end of the year.

Windows Central

Arkane Austin’s closure still casts a long shadow, with Dishonored’s director lamenting the projects and potential left on the cutting‑room floor — "We were making something very cool."

Arkane Austin director Harvey Smith reflects on Microsoft and Xbox's closure of the studio after Redfall's failure at launch.

The Independent UK

Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order

Decades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment

Texas Observer

At the Texas AFL-CIO, a Changing of the Guard in a Time of Growth

“No one has done more than Rick Levy for the modern-day labor movement in Texas.”

InsideEVs

Tesla Is Finally Letting Robotaxis Drive Solo In Austin. Now Comes The Hard Part

The automaker has started testing robotaxis without human safety drivers on board after years of promises.

The Texas Tribune

Enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill” draws challenges as colleges, cities implement new policies

In its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.

The Texas Tribune

Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

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