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 […]

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 […]

Another fitness poll came out today, and Austin climbed five spots to tie with Raleigh, North Carolina, for the 15th fittest large metropolitan area in the United States. (Article by Pam LeBlanc, republished from http://fitness.blog.austin360.com/2016/05/18/austin-climbs-on-latest-fitness-poll/) The American Fitness Index, compiled by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Amerigroup Foundation, uses data from the U.S. […]

The Austin Sentinel reported in March about the deplorable living conditions children are subjected to in foster care as the state of Texas struggles to manage budget insufficiencies and an influx in children removed from their homes. The Dallas Morning News revealed that for the second time in less than a decade, foster children were being […]

Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially when it comes to football. (Article by Sarah Whitten, republished from http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/10/texas-high-school-to-build-628-million-football-stadium.html) A school board in McKinney, Texas, just outside of Dallas, approved a $220 million bond proposal over the weekend, which included the construction of a 12,000-seat, $62.8 million football stadium, according to The Dallas Morning News. Representatives from McKinney’s […]

The Austin State Hospital, the oldest psychiatric hospital in the state, continues to leave residents living nearby frightened and concerned as patient escapes increase in frequency, some of whom have violent histories. Located on Guadalupe Street about three miles from downtown Austin, patients don’t have to journey far if they wish to escape, as public […]

Parking just got a little bit easier in Austin with the release of a new app called ParkX, which allows users to pay parking tabs remotely via a smartphone. Gone are the days when your meeting or workout class runs over, forcing you to sprint to your car in an attempt to avoid a pesky […]

Parents in Central Texas are opting out of vaccinating their children at unprecedented rates, according to recently released data published by KXAN. The report features a mother from Austin who decided to stop vaccinating her children after her daughter had an adverse reaction to the rotavirus vaccine. The rotavirus vaccine RotaTeq is a liquid given […]