AUSTIN, Texas — Austin continues to attract workers, especially remote workers, with a new study finding that the area saw the largest increase of any U.S. metro in remote workers.
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An analysis published by The New York Times’ The Upshot found that Austin experienced the most growth in remote workers moving into the area. It gained more remote workers than any other U.S. city during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Upshot looked at data from the American Community Survey the year right before the pandemic and during the pandemic to see migration data for America’s metros
According to the New York Times, Austin added a net 28,000 remote workers and about 32% of people who moved into the city worked remotely
Dallas saw a 10,000 net increase in remote workers, with 26% of people who moved to the area working remotely, but the city saw a drastic decline in the amount of in-person workers moving there
An analysis published by The New York Times’ The Upshot–a section of the paper that uses data to analyze everyday life–found that Austin experienced more growth in remote workers than any other U.S. city during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Upshot looked at data from the American Community Survey the year right before the pandemic and during the pandemic to see migration data for America’s metros.
While many California cities—including San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles—experienced a huge swing in remote workers moving out of their metros, Austin and Dallas saw a net increase in remote migration.
According to the New York Times, Austin added a net 28,000 remote workers and about 32% of people who moved into the city worked remotely. The next closest city was Denver, with a net increase of 23,000 remote workers.
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The Upshot also found that Austin had a net increase of 34,000 in-person workers during the pandemic, which was up from the pre-pandemic time that saw a 31,000 net increase.
The Upshot’s analysis found that one of the main reasons Austin saw such an increase in remote workers was because there were more remote-friendly jobs available.
Austin has long been a hub for the technology industry. According to the U.S. News & World Report, the top employers in Austin are Apple and IBM, and the city ranks as the ninth-best place to live in the U.S.
Dallas saw a 10,000 net increase in remote workers, with 26% of people who moved to the area working remotely, but the city saw a drastic decline in the amount of in-person workers moving there.
From 2018 to 2019, Dallas had a net increase of 55,000 in-person workers moving to the city, but from 2020 to 2021, the city only saw a net increase of 4,000 in-person workers.
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But Dallas has also been a part of a recent phenomenon spurred by the pandemic: people moving to exurbs—communities on the outer margins of metro areas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Anna, Texas—45 miles north of Dallas—was the fourth-fastest growing city in the U.S. last year.
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas – A juvenile has been arrested Saturday after an early morning double-homicide near Round Rock.
The situation ended after officials successfully negotiated a barricade situation with the minor, they say.
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Williamson County double-homicide
What we know:
Williamson County authorities got the shooting call around 2 a.m. from the 8900 block of Brushy Gate Cove, outside the Round Rock city limits.
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Williamson County sheriff’s deputies found two men dead of gunshot wounds at the scene. The suspect was barricaded inside a bedroom in the home.
Williamson County SWAT and crisis negotiators responded, and the suspect peacefully surrendered around 6:30 a.m.
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Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Williamson County officials comment
What they’re saying:
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“On our arrival, we found two deceased people from the residence, adult males,” said Commander John Foster of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
“Anytime you have a barricaded subject inside of a home where we believe two people are deceased, you know, we’re going to take all precautionary measures that we can to ensure our safety and the safety of the neighbors as well,” said Foster.
Investigators say everyone involved resided in the house and that this was an isolated incident.
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“Information is going to be very limited, because this is a juvenile investigation, and certain laws protect certain information regarding juveniles,” said Foster.
What we don’t know:
The identity of the minor suspect has not been released.
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The victims were not identified.
The motive behind the shooting has not been commented on.
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The Source: Information in this article came from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Samsung is taking steps to provide Apple with image sensors built with advanced technology for iPhones. Reportedly, the sensors for the iPhone will be manufactured in Samsung’s current Austin, Texas facility, and the company is anticipated to soon have production equipment installed for the upcoming project.
The image sensor of the iPhone is expected to have a three-stack design for better low-light performance and a higher density of pixels with multiple layers stacked vertically. This results in less power consumption, a dynamic range that’s higher, and faster speeds for readouts.
It’s believed that the new sensor will be made for the upcoming iPhone 18 in 2027. Apple and Samsung have reportedly arrived at a deal where Samsung will be supplying the component for the sensor. This marks the first occasion Apple will be going with another company apart from Sony as their main supplier for image sensors for its iPhones.
Texas football has lost its fair share of players to the NFL draft and transfer portal over the past few weeks, dwindling the roster. Despite the loss of a few big names such as linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., safety Michael Taaffe and others, the Longhorns have held onto star quarterback Arch Manning.
While it was unlikely that Manning would enter the portal, there was some hype surrounding the possibility of the first-year starter entering the NFL Draft. Why did the young star decide to forego the pros? According to Manning, his journey at Texas isn’t quite finished.
Manning Wants to Continue His Development With Texas
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Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning keeps the ball and runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
“I felt like I developed a lot this year, especially towards the back half, and I want to keep it going,” Manning said, according to Inside Texas’s Evan Vieth. “There’s no reason to leave. I feel like I got a lot more football left to play, and excited to still be a part of this team.”
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Manning didn’t quite have the season that most fans and analysts envisioned for him, struggling at the start of the year. Despite these struggles, Manning went on to improve throughout the regular season, demonstrating why he is one of the nation’s top quarterback talents.
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At the start of the season, Manning’s accuracy and timing were a bit off. The offense as a whole seemed out of sync, and Texas was not looking like the powerhouse that was promised heading into the season.
Eventually, though, Manning found his stride, and more than just improving his stats, the Longhorn quarterback looked more comfortable. Eventually, the stat sheet reflected his improvements, posting 1,625 passing yards over the last six games of the season, alongside 16 total touchdowns.
Now, returning to Texas for what will likely be his last year in college before departing for the NFL, next season should be an exciting one for the Longhorns. Not only is Manning more experienced as the team’s top quarterback, but the wide receiving core will have developed as well.
Texas wide receivers had their struggles with drops this season, but showed improvements at some points throughout the year.
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Though it may be difficult to abstain from declaring for the draft, ultimately Manning made perhaps the best decision for his career and development. With another year to grow, by the time he enters the NFL, Manning will be much more experienced and likely better prepared.
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Manning will have one more chance to take the field this season in the upcoming Citrus Bowl, where Texas will take on the Michigan Wolverines on December 31.
