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South By Swipe Left: How Dating App Behavior Changes During SXSW

Posted on March 15, 2018 · Most of the Austin locals there said they typically shun all dating apps when thousands of people flood into the city for the weeks-long festival

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Artemis 1 launch delayed, and Houston as a technology hub (Aug. 29, 2022)

Posted on August 29, 2022 · On Monday’s show: We learn what caused the delay in launching NASA's Artemis 1 mission. And should Houston be the real technology capital of Texas instead of Austin? Plus we discuss what water scarcity in the Rio Grande region means for the rest of Texas. And we preview the Texans season.

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Uvalde parents and advocates will rally in Austin to up the age for AR-15 purchases

Posted on August 26, 2022 · Gun safety advocates in Texas are demanding that Gov. Greg Abbott raise the age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. Abbott could put the issue to a vote by calling a special session.

Texas

Why are Texans’ electricity bills so high right now?

Posted on August 11, 2022 · "It’s important to remember that ERCOT does not make electricity. This is like when you buy tickets to a concert. ERCOT is not Bon Jovi. ERCOT is not the arena. ERCOT in this analogy is Ticketmaster."

Health

Trans kids and their families are leaving Texas amid state efforts to charge parents with child abuse

Posted on April 26, 2022 · Some families no longer see a future for their transgender kids in Texas. They’re moving to states with strong civil rights protections for trans people.

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South By Swipe Left: How Dating App Behavior Changes During SXSW

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