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In February 2021, a massive winter storm hit Texas, causing widespread power outages that left millions of people without electricity and heat for days. This event highlighted the critical importance of reliable energy infrastructure and raised questions about the state’s preparedness for extreme weather...

Austin City Limits kicked off on Friday morning to a healthy crowd.  The iconic Austin staple is back in full swing following COVID-19. However, the lineup is notably not as jaw-dropping as it has been in years prior, according to online discourse (and personal opinion). However, this is not to say that Austin City...

If you’re a history buff, just really love Texas or just want a new place to explore we have the vacation for you. Based on Texas history, we created a road trip guide filled with culture. Learn something new and explore the Lone Star State with our road trip guide.

As the holiday season approaches, spending quality time with your family becomes more of a priority. Activities like putting up the Christmas tree, making cookies, and taking pictures with Santa creates a unique experience for every family. Another common holiday activity is going to see Christmas lights.  If...

Beginning on September 1, hundreds of new laws went into effect in Texas. Amongst these new regulations are a few that stand above the rest in terms of their impact on college students. Depending on your views, you will either love or hate these regulations. Young people are more affected by politics than some may...

South By Southwest (SXSW), the annual festival which combines film, technology and music, has returned for a ten day extravaganza in the heart of Austin, Texas. Spread among the many bars of sixth street as well as notable music venues around downtown including Stubb’s, Mohawk and the Historic Scoot Inn, bands seemed...

One food truck is breaking down the wall between Islamic dietary restrictions and traditional southern barbecue by serving up a halal-approved plate of Texas-style barbecue. Chopped n’ Smoked is a food truck owned and conceived by Robert West, a native Houstonian and convert to Islam. The truck, which opened in March,...