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Celebrity Entrepreneurs

A Texas farmer offers Elon Musk 100 acres of land to move Twitter offices from California to Texas

This is Jim Schwertner, a rancher who wants to promote the economic development of the region where his lands are located.

Noticias

Un granjero de Texas le ofrece a Elon Musk 100 hectáreas de terreno para que mude las oficinas de Twitter de California a Texas

Se trata de Jim Schwertner, un ganadero que quiere impulsar el desarrollo económico de la región en donde se encuentran sus tierras.

Noticias

'Nunca había visto nada como esto': autos abandonados, filas de seguridad de horas de duración mientras el principal aeropuerto de EE. UU. se enfrenta a la escasez de combustible

El Aeropuerto Internacional Austin-Bergstrom no estaba listo para una afluencia de pasajeros a principios de esta semana.

Business News

'Never Seen Anything Like This': Cars Abandoned, Hours-Long Security Lines as Major U.S. Airport Grapples With Fuel Shortages

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was not ready for an influx of passengers early this week.

Starting a Business

6 Tips for Starting a Business That's an Instant Hit With Locals

Looking to start a business that resonates with locals? Take a cue from Proper Hospitality co-founder Brian De Lowe, who makes sure each of his new hotels authentically reflects its community.

Science & Technology

5 U.S. Cities Luring Tech Talent Away From Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley's skyrocketing cost of living has become anything but livable. Industry talent is looking elsewhere for opportunity.

Business News

Uber and Lyft Rivals Rush to Texas Capital After Fingerprint Fight

About a half dozen ride-hailing firms have rushed into Texas tech hub Austin after market leaders Uber and Lyft left the city last month in a huff.

Business News

Uber Bummed: How Uber and Lyft Lost an Important Political Fight

Uber's and Lyft's political loss on an important proposition in Austin provides marketers important insight on towing the line between personalization and invasion.

Business News

Startup Looks to Connect Breached Data With Those Facing Likely Fraud

The idea behind what is being dubbed the Compromised Identity Exchange is to charge those most likely to be hit with follow-on fraud for access to information that reduces their risk.

Business News

Uber, Lyft Spend Big, Lose Big in Texas Vote on Driver Fingerprinting

The two companies spent more than $8 million to repeal a city ordinance, but voters said by a margin of 56 to 44 percent they wanted the fingerprint checks to stay.

Thought Leaders

3 Cities That Have Found the Secret Sauce for Startup Success

These cities have a steady influx of educated budding professionals.

Science & Technology

SXSW Declared a Drone-Free Zone

Organizers kindly request you take your drone somewhere else.

Thought Leaders

Beyond Comfy Shoes and Extra Chargers: The Advanced Guide to Surviving SXSW

Darling, sit down. Someone will do that for you.

Social Media

Headed to SXSW? Here Are Some Crazy Facts About the Conference. (Infographic)

These fun facts and figures reveal everything from some of the now incredibly successful companies that initially launched at SXSW to what attendees are eating and drinking while in Austin.

Leadership

Will University of Texas President Get the Ax?

Bill Powers' days as the head of UT's flagship campus are numbered. If he gets his way, he'll stay through next May. It's anyone's guess at the moment.