Egypt Orders Early Closures and Reduced Lighting as Energy Costs Surge

Egypt announced a new set of emergency energy-saving measures, ordering stores, malls, restaurants and cafes to close early, reducing public lighting, and setting shorter office working hours for government employees as the country faces rising energy costs linked to the regional conflict. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on March 18 that commercial establishments will close … Read more

San Marcos officials say gated access pilot improved river safety, cleanliness, and reduced crowds

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — San Marcos city staff said managed access points along the San Marcos River have helped keep the city cleaner, safer and less crowded during the peak summer months. The river had its busiest year in 2024, and city staff said there were no signs of the crowds slowing, according to … Read more

Bond reduced for driver arrested following deadly I-35 crash in north Austin

Astin-Truck driver’s links last month in relation to fatal accumulation 18 cars on I-35 in North Austin fell to $ 1,000 per charge, according to court records on the Internet. The accident was killed five people and 11 others were injured, according to APD. Solomun Weldekel-Araaya, 37, is still facing seven DWI criminal charges, which … Read more