Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced at a press conference Wednesday the state’s decision to file a lawsuit against President Obama’s directive to force public schools to allow transgender students to use the restroom or locker room that matches their gender identity. The New York Times reports that while the directive is not legally binding, […]

Texas and 10 other states filed suit Wednesday against the Obama administration over its directive on transgender student access to public school facilities, firing the first shot in what is likely to be a protracted and messy legal battle over that guidance. (Article by FoxNews.com, republished from http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/05/25/eleven-states-sue-over-obama-administrations-transgender-directive.html?intcmp=hplnws) The suit was filed in a Texas federal […]

Two weeks have passed since Uber and Lyft stopped operating in Austin following an election that approved city mandated fingerprint-based background checks. Needless to say, a gaping void in safe and convenient transportation was left, triggering riders to the black market via initiatives such as Arcade City. However, that void may very well be filled […]

Imagine a US state where locksmiths, pastoral counselors, home security companies, and acupuncturists do not have to be licensed by the government to do business. They could pursue certification with a private organization if they wanted to, but they could decide not to as well. Would chaos ensue? (Article by Kevin Currie-Knight, republished from https://fee.org/articles/why-should-anyone-need-a-license-for-anything/?action=push&utm_medium=push&utm_source=push_notification) Recently, […]

As one of the founders & organizers of ATX Hack for Change, I’m sorry to say: (Article by Keith Casey Jr., republished from https://medium.com/@CaseySoftware/mayor-steve-adler-is-scamming-the-austin-tech-community-399d12b976e9#.d3t4e92vr)   I have resigned my role in ATX Hack for Change and will not be attending. More importantly, you should not attend either.   When we started ATX Hack for Change as […]

Distinguished by its hip nightlife, farm-to-table eateries, outdoor recreation and expanding skyline, Austin, Texas is a livable oasis that offers something for everyone. And as it turns out, it’s a great place to find a job, too. With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, it’s no surprise the state capital was voted […]

In Living Color Blues on the Green  Head to Zilker Park every other Wednesday night May 25 through August 3 for live music, food trailers and great people-watching. This free summertime staple celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. (Past bands have included Bob Schneider, Shakey Graves and Jimmie Vaughan.) This year’s lineup includes Mike Flanigin’s The […]

Yes, there was life before Uber and Lyft, and life can go on after. There was also life before the wheel, before electricity, and before high speed internet, but no one wants to go back to living like cavemen, in the dark, with dial up. (Article by Ellen Troxclair, repbulished from http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/opinion/ellen-troxclair-austin-is-chasing-its-tail-on-ride/nrQnW/) We can argue about […]

Like the rest of the nation, Texas is battling an opioid epidemic. However, those suffering from addiction will soon have a new resource within reach as Texas-based Walgreens prepare to administer naloxone with or without a prescription. The drug almost immediately reverses the effects of an overdose. In February, Walgreens announced its plan to install […]

The departure of Uber and Lyft has left a huge void in Austin’s transportation system, which was already flawed to begin with. The Taxi industry, for which a large majority has voiced their disdain, admits it is unequipped to provide adequate transportation. The antiquated service lacks incentives to keep drivers on the road during peak […]