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School voucher supporter gave Gov. Greg Abbott $6 million in December

The contribution is the largest single campaign donation in Texas history, according to Abbott’s campaign.

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott received a $6 million campaign contribution last month, which his campaign is calling the “largest single donation in Texas history.”

The check came from Jeff Yass, a national Republican megadonor whose priority issues include school vouchers. Abbott spent 2023 unsuccessfully pushing for a voucher program and is now targeting state House Republicans in the March primary who ... Read more

Experity to Host Third Annual Urgent Care Connect Conference

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experity, the national leader in on-demand healthcare solutions, will host the 2024 Urgent Care Connect conference on February 13 and 14 at the Fairmont Austin in Austin, Texas. The third annual Urgent Care Conn ... Read more

Texas winter weather: MOWCTX suspends meal delivery on Jan.

Meals on Wheels Central Texas has suspended kitchen operations and meal deliveries on Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to the arctic blast hitting the region.

MOWCTX says the suspension is to help ensure the safety of volunteers and staff as well as ... Read more

Nordian and u-blox bring PointPerfect GNSS correction servic

Unmatched and affordable high-precision solution in the region.

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordian , an Austin, TX technology company providing advanced GNSS hardware solutions and services for the South American market ... Read more

No. 13 USC Men's Volleyball Set For First Point Collegiate Challenge

Men's Volleyball | January 15, 2024

USC is led by ninth-year head coach Jeff Nygaard , a three-time Olympian in indoor and beach volleyball and a two-time NCAA champion.

, a three-time Olympian in indoor and beach volleyball and a two-time NCAA champion. The Trojans are ranked 13th in the AVCA/NVA Coaches Poll. This year's poll is expanded to include 20 teams for the first time.

in the AVCA/NVA Coaches Poll. This year's poll is expanded to include 20 teams for the first time. USC will play its first match ... Read more

Former Credit Union Employee Sentenced in Austin for Embezzl

AUSTIN, Texas – A Georgetown woman was sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 41 months in prison for embezzlement by a credit union employee.

According to court documents, Tracy Mikulencak, 44, embezzled approximately $144,000 from ... Read more

Delta to unlock exclusive experiences for SkyMiles members a

Delta will serve as the official airline of SXSW® this March in Austin, Texas, and CEO Ed Bastian will headline a SXSW featured session on Sunday, March 10.

Delta will serve as the official airline of SXSW® this March in Austin, Texas ... Read more

Gov. Abbott endorses Jeff Bauknight for State Representative

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