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Now Occupied With Student Debt
Ever-increasing student debt is becoming a focus of the Occupy movement.
Living Through Fire
In a video, Reporting Texas catches up with Bastrop residents whose homes were destroyed during the Labor Day fires.
Dams Are Coming Down, But Not in Texas
Texas has more dams than any other state, but it bucks the national trend of removing ones that might pose a hazard or improve fishery conditions.
Prospect for Continued Drought Bodes Ill for Texas Trees
This year’s drought has been rough on trees throughout Texas, with vigilance necessary to keep some species healthy.
Texas Gains in Tough Construction Industry
Compared with other states, the construction industry in Texas is faring pretty well, with a 3 percent increase in jobs statewide.
For Test Pilot, Space Was the Final Frontier
Test pilot and engineer J.D. McEachern always wanted to go to outer space, and his son made sure he made it there.
A Collector of Dolls, a Survivor of Bullying
A video feature about a 20-year-old doll collector who, not so coincidentally, is a survivor of bullying.
Barefoot in the Park? For Many, It’s the Only Way to Run
A growing number of runners kick off their shoes before they hit the track. The allure of “barefooting” is injury prevention, its enthusiasts say.
In Battle for Turkey-Racing Bragging Rights, It’s Texas vs. Minnesota
On the surface, it’s Cuero vs. Worthington, Minn., in the quest to name the fastest turkey-trotting town in America. In reality, it’s much, much more.
Viewpoints: Young and Immoral? Not So Fast
Columnist David Brooks recently criticized the high level of moral individualism in young America. Many others say that he’s wrong.
EoT Sports: Losses for Longhorns, Cougars and Cowboys
The Longhorns lose to Baylor and Robert Griffin III, and the Cougars lose an opportunity to play in a BCS bowl by falling to Southern Mississippi.
As Occupy Austin Continues, the Homeless Play a Role
The Occupy Austin movement is making room for homeless people attending their protests at City Hall.
New Animal Shelter Opens in Austin
Volunteers and staff members are moving animals into a newer and more energy-efficient animal shelter in Austin.
TV Shows Draw More Hunters to Storage Unit Auctions
The popularity of “Storage Wars” can be felt in Austin, where would-be treasure hunters are driving up bids on abandoned storage units.
Occupy Movement Is Now Pushing Bank Transfer Day
Even before Bank Transfer Day, the Occupy Austin movement has led to an uptick in new accounts for area credit unions.
More Buyers for Surviving Bastrop Homes
Since the Labor Day fires, Bastrop has a glut of prospective homebuyers and a limited number of homes.
Austin Turns to Green Building as Energy Costs Rise
With heat and drought taking its toll on Austinites’ energy bills, some builders are considering more energy-efficient features.
Brewery Sues State Over Sales Restrictions
One Austin brewer is suing over state regulations that restrict breweries from distributing their beer and selling it themselves.