Front Porch Art Center in Chicago’s west side this summer will launch a storytelling and healthy eating campaign in Austin. With a grant from Austin Fresh, the goal is to improve access to nutritious food in the community, reshape how residents engage with and discuss healthy food options and improve mental health. “Food significantly impacts…
BANGKOK — China again vowed to “fight to the end” Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday. What You Need To Know China has again vowed to “fight to the end” in an escalating trade war with the U.S….
Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration’s actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. What You Need To Know The “Hands Off!” movement stages over 1,200 demonstrations nationwide against Trump and Musk Protests highlight opposition to cuts in social security, health programs and federal layoffs…
Three Texas suburbs were named some of the top 20 best cities to live in the U.S. Niche — which ranks the best schools, universities and neighborhoods in the nation — rated each city based on factors like quality of public schools, housing, crime, nightlife, diversity and family-friendliness. The Woodlands was the highest-ranked Texas city…
DALLAS — Another major financial company is creating a headquarters in Dallas. What You Need To Know Nasdaq announced a new regional headquarters in Dallas, serving the Southeastern U.S. The news was announced during a Nasdaq luncheon in Dallas hosted by the company alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to celebrate entrepreneur Ross Perot Jr. This…
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela will once again accept repatriation flights from the United States carrying its deported nationals after reaching an agreement with the U.S., a Venezuelan official said on social media Saturday. What You Need To Know Venezuela agrees to resume repatriation flights from the U.S. for deported nationals following recent negotiations The decision…
WASHINGTON — With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is eliminating or reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, which meteorologists and former agency leaders said will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in. What You Need To Know National Weather Service cuts critical weather balloon launches…
TEXAS — The USS Gravely, a U.S. Navy ballistic missile defense destroyer, has been deployed to the southern border. Defense officials say the goal of deploying the Gravely is to secure the border and curb illegal immigration. On March 15, the warship departed from the Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Virginia, having previously served in…
Once a year during South By Southwest, plane-loads of celebrities hit Austin to walk the red carpet for film and television series premieres, sit on panels, perform at concerts, and eat barbecue or tacos (both, if they’re smart). This year was no exception: Here’s where the rich and famous stopped for dinner while giving everyone…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration will pay El Salvador $6 million to imprison for one year about 300 alleged members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, in one of the first instances of the Central American country taking migrants from the United States. What You Need To Know The agreement follows discussions between…