Stay Safe: Typhus Death Reported in Travis CountyThis little guy is not your friend. (Source: KTBC/Fox) Texas health officials have reported the first ever recorded death due to typhus in Travis County. Officials are not releasing the name, exact age, or gender of the individual, but reports describe the person as a middle-aged resident of Northeast Austin... continue reading on Austinist
Ladies, It's All About The Hormones (Again)Professor Kristina Durante, via San Antonio Express Big news, ladies: when choosing a partner, you don't want to have fun—you just want to make healthy babies. At least, that would seem to be an implication of a study published by a San Antonio University of Texas professor. UTSA professor... continue reading on Austinist
Emotional Plea for Help in Del Valle Assault Casevia Austin360.com Hoping to jumpstart tips and interest in a case on the verge of going cold, the Austin Police Department released new information and graphic details Friday in a brutal assault case.At an APD press conference, Police Lieutenant Michael Eveleth described the attack. Last December, the 19-year-old victim was... continue reading on Austinist
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Night of the Incumbent [Politics]Photo by Richard Whittaker via The Austin Chronicle Depending on which side you were on, Saturday's city council election was either a sweep in favor of the Formula One-loving, developer-cozying status quo, or a considered decision to stay on a path of calm, proven leadership, and prosperity. More to... continue reading on Austinist
Email Slapfight in the Texas Senate A bizarre slapfight via email in the Texas Senate has political observers and politicians alike watching in bemusement. The fracas began with a seemingly impetuous email. This weekend, Senator Dan Patrick (R-Houston), sent out a blast email to all 30 of his Senate colleagues accusing another Senator, John Carona... continue reading on Austinist
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