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Texas Czech festival marks 50 years as couples return with children, grandchildren

In the small city of West, Texas, a annual celebration of Czech heritage began in 1976 as a modest fundraiser to support the local community. What started as a single day of polka music, kolaches and a hometown parade has grown over five decades into one of the state’s most…

The Times of India · Sep 11

An Austin Program Helps Pay Musicians' Premiums as Self-Employed Workers Face Pricier Plans and a Shorter Signup Window

Austin's HAAM and Central Health help musicians afford ACA plans as premiums climb. What gig and self-employed workers should check this fall.

Medical Daily · Sep 11

Sellers Are Cutting Home Prices Again — These Cities Give Buyers the Most Negotiating Power

The housing market has developed a little more breathing room for buyers, especially in cities where sellers keep trimming asking prices. In August, the median listing price per square foot fell year over year in 36 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, with some markets seeing much steeper declines than…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 10

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Cybercab Safety Certification After Austin Launch

Federal auto-safety regulators have opened an investigation into how Tesla certified its new Cybercab as meeting federal safety standards after the driverless vehicles began commercial deployment in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit Query AQ26002 on September 3, the same day Tesla began deploying a small…

Clever Dude · Sep 8

Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs

On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8

Dry Fork Sink Dye Test: Tracer races from sinkhole to Barton Springs; reveals rapid groundwater movement

A team of researchers has effectively harnessed dye tracing to study the underground water dynamics below Austin. A fluorescein mixture injected into Dry Fork Sink swiftly made its way to Barton Springs, indicating quick connectivity within the karst structure of the Edwards Aquifer. Such rapid groundwater movement could significantly influence…

The Times of India · Sep 8

Ferrari “didn’t expect” #50 to win Austin WEC as #51 pitstop issue revealed

Ferrari turned a disastrous day for its polesitting #51 car into a breakthrough victory for the #50 crew at the Lone Star Le Mans

Motorsport · Sep 7

Tesla's Cybercab Is Finally Picking Up Riders — Here's Why Regulators Moved Just as Fast

Tesla's driverless Cybercab began paid rides in Austin this week with just 45 cars — hours before NHTSA opened an audit into its certification.

Latin Times · Sep 7

Toyota admits late WEC Austin heartbreak “tough to take” as victory slips away

Toyota’s late DNF at Austin evoked memories of a similar heartbreak at Le Mans exactly a decade ago

Motorsport · Sep 7

Driverless taxi services are rolling out fast across the world

From Austin to London, the current robotaxi boom is raising hard questions about safety and jobs. We take a closer look in this edition of Tech 24.

France 24 · Sep 7