AUSTIN THOMAS HERBER

Jun 10 2026SPORTS

A College Choice That Beats a Draft

Thomas Haugh decided to stay at the University of Florida for another season instead of rushing toward an NBA draft spot. He wanted to keep living with his close friend and teammate Alex Condon, spend more time fishing, and be near his younger siblings while pursuing a second national championship.

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Jun 10 2026SPORTS

A Florida basketball star picks college over the NBA for now

Thomas Haugh, a top Florida basketball player, decided to stay in college for his final year instead of joining the NBA right away. He turned down a chance at a big payday—up to $26 million over four years—as a lottery pick. Instead, he’ll earn around $7 million from sponsorship deals and play with

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Massie’s 2028 Move: A Kentucky Lawmaker Eyes the GOP Stage

Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky, has officially filed paperwork to run for his state House seat in 2028. The filing was made just after he lost a primary battle to Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL who had the backing of President Donald Trump. By putting his name forward, Massie

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Austin’s Big Plan Falls Short on Business Growth

Austin’s next big development plan, set to be approved soon, promises big changes for the city. But so far, it’s mostly just words. The city talks about improving life here, yet the main focus seems to be on parks, trails, and housing—not business. Sure, some projects like new trails and a medical r

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May 20 2026OPINION

Turning graffiti targets into neighborhood art

Austin has a quiet battle playing out on street corners where plain green utility boxes once stood. These dull metal boxes were easy pickings for overnight taggers, but the city decided to flip the script. Instead of fighting vandalism with more locks or fines, they turned nine boxes into canvases f

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May 18 2026CRIME

Teenage gunmen caught after Austin shooting spree

Austin police announced that two teenagers were taken into custody following a series of gunfire incidents over the weekend. The first suspect, 15 years old, was apprehended after taking a firearm from a local shop. The second, 17, had an existing warrant for stealing a gun from the same establishme

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May 08 2026LIFESTYLE

A different side of city life

Austin once felt like the perfect home—close to family, with easy friendships and a pug waiting nearby. The city offered free nature spots, cheap drinks, and live music almost every night. Rent was just $850 for a studio in 2016, making it affordable compared to bigger cities. But New York changed

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

A New Way to Hear About Medicines

Thomas Goetz has started a podcast that looks at one medicine each episode and tells the whole story behind it. He says every drug has a bigger tale – how the disease came about, why we treat it with that medicine, and what the drug does to society. Instead of just telling you how a pill works

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Austin’s Police Unions Push Back Against Accountability

Austin’s police unions have found a new way to shift blame away from officers accused of misconduct. When an officer injured a protester in 2020, the unions filed a legal motion arguing that poor training—not the officer—should take the fall. But here’s the catch: they’ve known about training issues

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Feb 28 2026SPORTS

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

Austin Smotherman is a golfer who has spent a decade chasing his dream on smaller tours. He earned a spot on the PGA Tour, lost it, and then fought his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025 he won two tournaments in three weeks and returned to the main circuit for 2026. Throughout this rolle

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