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'COVID Bandit' strikes again with $6,800 tip at Denver restaurant

Dining

'COVID Bandit' strikes again with $6,800 tip at Denver restaurant

Economy

Elon Musk says Austin will be the 'biggest boomtown' US has seen in 50 years

The Tesla CEO made the comments on the podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience" on Thursday.
Money

Need help with your rent? Texas launching statewide rental relief program

The state is using the more than $1 billion in funds from the latest federal COVID-19 stimulus bill to provide the relief.
Business

Kendra Scott stepping aside as CEO of Austin-based jewelry company

In 2020, Scott ranked No. 47 on Forbes' list of America's Richest Self-Made Women, which said her net worth was estimated at $510 million.
Economy

Gov. Abbott visits Odessa for economy roundtable, signs executive order to help protect oil and gas industry

The governor will hear from oil and gas workers, energy leaders and advocates on how Texas can continue to support the industry and workers amid COVID-19.
Local News

City of Austin doling out $1.34 million in emergency funding to local music venues

A total of 67 local live music venues will be awarded relief grants.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Everything you need to know about the second round of stimulus checks

In a matter of days, the VERIFY Team received hundreds of questions about the second round of stimulus checks. The VERIFY Team turned to the experts for answers.
Life

Bible sales soaring as more people worship at home

A major Bible manufacturer says they've seen strong sales amidst the global pandemic.
Deep Dive

Here's what you can expect from unemployment services next year | Q&A with TWC executive director

TWC Executive Director Ed Serna answers questions about the CARES Act ending, the unemployment debt, business impact and state legislative action.
Economy

Oracle the latest Silicon Valley giant to move its headquarters to Austin

The company's announcement follows the recent moves of other tech giants like Tesla.
Deep Dive

830,000 Texans will lose unemployment benefits the day after Christmas

Even those working will be impacted when the pandemic unemployment programs expire.
Regional

Disney layoffs increase to 32,000 as pandemic ravages theme park business

That number includes the 28,000 workers Disney previously announced would lose their jobs.

Troy City Administrator dies of 'natural causes'

Belton ISD continues to enforce masks at school

Indiana firefighters battle wind-fueled grass fire

Dog rescued from cliff in San Francisco

Wayne Gretzky delivers emotional eulogy at father's funeral

Baylor back to No. 2 in AP Top 25

Payment status 'not available' on IRS tracker? Sorry, your stimulus check isn't coming

Third stimulus check: Potential timeline for $1,400 direct payments

Central Texas Local News | kcentv.com

'COVID Bandit' strikes again with $6,800 tip at Denver restaurant

Elon Musk says Austin will be the 'biggest boomtown' US has seen in 50 years

Need help with your rent? Texas launching statewide rental relief program

Kendra Scott stepping aside as CEO of Austin-based jewelry company

Gov. Abbott visits Odessa for economy roundtable, signs executive order to help protect oil and gas industry

City of Austin doling out $1.34 million in emergency funding to local music venues

VERIFY: Everything you need to know about the second round of stimulus checks

Bible sales soaring as more people worship at home

Here's what you can expect from unemployment services next year | Q&A with TWC executive director

Oracle the latest Silicon Valley giant to move its headquarters to Austin

830,000 Texans will lose unemployment benefits the day after Christmas

Disney layoffs increase to 32,000 as pandemic ravages theme park business

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