It’s a tough time to be an Austin property taxpayer. Nothing seems to make sense. Maybe you figured high taxes were a fair price to pay for the tremendous increase in the value of your home over the years. But … Continued
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister said Monday that a small contingent of U.S. military advisers will remain in the country for now to coordinate with U.S. forces in neighboring Syria combating the Islamic State … Continued
By CARA ANNA KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) — The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for travelers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces. There are crumbling cliffs, sudden gale-force winds … Continued
By KIM COOK, Associated Press It might start with a cassette deck that streams Spotify and charges your phone. It doesn’t have to stop there. These days, yesterday is big business. A retro revival is underway in the design world: … Continued
The Stillwater Lift Bridge summer lift schedule for marine traffic ended Sunday, Oct. 19. The lift bridge will remain in the down position until spring unless a lift is requested. Boaters must request a lift at least 24 hours in … Continued
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Federal officials are due in court Monday to take questions about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the Chicago area, which has produced more than 1,000 arrests as well as complaints that agents are increasingly … Continued