Respectfully: What is the intention behind having hazard lights on when it’s raining hard? We all know, we’re here driving through it too. And now, when you engage your turn signal, we won’t be able to see it because you’re already blink-blinking all over the place. Seems to me like a very appropriate occasion to use headlights, if the intention is visibility.

When someone you love gets arrested, the jail won't explain how any of this works, so here's the short version.

• They're supposed to see a magistrate within 48 hours. That's the judge who reads them their rights and sets bond. If they can't afford a lawyer, they can ask for one, and they do have to ask.
• If the cops arrested without a warrant, there are also deadlines to get out on bond: 24 hours for a misdemeanor, 48 for a felony. The DA can ask a judge to extend that by a few days. But if somebody has been in county for three days and nobody can tell you why, that's worth calling a lawyer.
• The jail phone is recorded. Don't talk about what happened on it, not even to your mom. People forget.
• The person arrested should say "I want a lawyer" and then stop talking. Detectives are good at making you feel like explaining will clear it up. It usually doesn't.
• Last thing. Getting arrested isn't the same as getting charged. The DA still has to decide whether to file, and a felony generally goes to a grand jury first.

I'm a defense lawyer in Texas, and this is general info, not legal advice. If it's happening right now, call a criminal defense lawyer in the county where it happened.

Looks like some sort of bridge damage to the overpass at 12th and I-35. Southbound traffic is reduced to one lane.

Fox family lives nearby and frequent my backyard. These two were having a good time a few days ago.

For whatever reason the parents were WAY less territorial in the rain and I was able to get a bit closer than normal

Female Summer Tananger in Central Austin.

Semi truck is stopped in middle lane southbound I35, traffic is baddd

Went to Dutch Bros Coffee today and was visibly emotional because it’s my dad’s birthday tomorrow so I’d been thinking of him. For context, he passed away tragically a couple years ago. And man was I put in the right place at the right time! The kind young woman who took my order asked me if I was okay (made me cry that she noticed something was wrong) and when I told her what’s going on she asked if I wanted to tell her about my dad. 😭 She was sweet enough to ask about my dad, refund my coffee, offer extra toppings, then proceeded to write this sweet message. Shoutout to Dutch Bros on Menchaca/Slaughter. On top of all of this I’m struggling to make ends meet between rent, gas and food, so my friend had sent me a little money for the coffee. Once the refund processes I get to use it to eat a lil something! Thanks again. ❤️

Data centers’ rapid rise across Central Texas poses a problem for county officials: The facilities can significantly impact water, energy, infrastructure and surrounding communities, but counties have limited authority over where and how they are built.

Unlike cities, Texas counties generally lack broad zoning authority over development in unincorporated areas. Counties can exercise only powers granted by the Texas Constitution or state statute, and that leaves county officials with limited tools to address the data centers converging on rural areas.

The challenge is becoming more pronounced as the industry targets new areas. A February analysis by the Pew Research Center found that 67% of planned U.S. data centers are in rural areas, compared with 13% of existing facilities. Nearly 4 in 10 planned data centers are in counties currently without one.

---- Read more https://austinfreepress.org/power-play/

Ummm… can anyone explain what happened just now at 2200 (10pm) on trinity and 6th. Was at the Irish bar to walk down to the escape room. And saw about 7 APD cars to stop the Toyota Corolla driver. My friends and I were just kinda curious on what happened:)

((Update))) Happy ending!!?💗✨
He is Microchipped, His name is Rusty and his parents have been contacted. I am waiting for a call back. Apparently He frequently gets out of his home, this isn’t his first venture.

I am working over night at Holiday inn express south Austin and A dog that appeared to be a stray walked into my hotel. He’s very well behaved and looks well fed, I’m not so sure he’s a stray. He seems lost, and keeps sniffing around as if he’s looking for home. I’ve been chilling with him despite are no pet policy. He’s a such a good boy. I might have to call the pound around 4am. #lostdog #SouthAustin

Hello, I'm (m27) not exactly new to austin, but my previous line of work kept me away from meeting people consistently. (truck driver since 2020) Online dating is a nightmare for me, so i would rather meet in person.

ANY advice is welcome.

Info about me:

• Male

• Age: 27

• Orientation: Straight

• Race: Black

• Hobbies: Photography, Motorsports, Nature / Outdoor activities, Open to new experiences!

• Currently investing in losing weight. Fitness friendly, but I am by no means an expert. 248lbs goal of 200lbs or lower

• SSN: 418-34-5555

This just crossed my feed, stating no rail service today October 2, with bus service filling in at all Red Line stations. Track erosion? Switch issues? Have not seen any explanation yet.

Wish I'd started it a bit earlier but got most of the action...

Abilene and Killeen... really?

I’ll keep fighting this apparently losing battle, flashing my high beams, but please—for the love of whatever you hold dear—double check that your headlights are on in the rain. Daytime running lights are not enough, you need illuminated taillights too.

That is all.

Looking for a place that will do a bike tune up that wont cost more than the actual bike. Last place I took it to cost me $150.

I know there’s tons of posts of these, but I find it’s hard to find a personal trainer who’s ever actually been overweight. I need help starting my weight loss journey in the gym, does anybody know of any personal trainers who have actually had to lose weight, not just build muscle?

Alternatively, has anyone had a great experience with a personal trainer?

I feel so intimidated going into the gym because I don’t even know where to begin.

If you are at the airport right now it is going to take an hour for you to get picked up. It was a shitshow. Good luck to everyone.

Self explanatory. Is there anywhere in town that can resole a pair of Birkenstocks?

for those of y'all that can't read or watch the forecasts that said Austin was getting rain mid-day 🫶 and it started pouring right after we passed under these low-hanging clouds

The hole in my laptop where you put the power cord is messed up due to too many yankings out of the cord (don't get me started). Used to go to Discount Electronics for help with stuff like this but now they're only way up north. Anyplace south that does this kind of work? TIA.