From the Statesman archives: Railroad, freedom colonies changed Austin after Civil War
The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...
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Texas education: TEA commissioner speaks to committee about funding
TEA commissioner Mike Morath began his testimony before the Senate Finance Committee with a simple statement. "There is ...
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A league of their own: Girls' flag football gets NFL backing in Austin
The Houston Texans launched their girls' flag football program in the Houston area in 2023 to help "create equitable ...
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THC cannabis debate heats up in Texas with Senate Bill 3
A ban on THC is one of the top pieces of legislation being pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. FOX 7 Austin's 7 On Your Side ...
Austin submits bid for WNBA expansion team. Here's who is in the group
A group led by a former NBA team owner, entrepreneurs and NBA star Kevin Durant has submitted a bid to own a WNBA expansion ...
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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Pony Express relay trots through Austin
Dozens of horses and riders trotted through Austin as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Pony Express relay to deliver rodeo invitations to state leaders.
Two Texas Longhorns Named to PFF All-Transfer Portal Roster
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian hit the transfer portal hard in 2024 as premier talent, such as wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell, joi ...
Houston philanthropist Mindy Hildebrand gives $20M to University of Texas
Houston civic leader and philanthropist Mindy Hildebrand gave $20 million to the MBA program at UT Austin’s McCombs School of ...