Luke Quinton
News internI'm a freelance writer for the Austin American Statesman and others.
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View Larger MapIf the astounding explosion in West caught most Texans off-guard, it might be because they weren't aware that a chemical facility holding…
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After predictions of a bumper crop, freezing temperatures hit Fredericksburg this week, forcing peach growers to use drastic measures to protect the…
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Fredericksburg peach trees are just starting to bloom, and growers in the Hill Country are cautiously optimistic about this year’s crop.The cool weather…
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How big is a satellite? Well, that depends. The University of Texas’s Satellite Design Lab just won a competition for its “cube satellite.” So just how…
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Update: Austin attorney Marc G. Rosenthal was convicted by a federal jury late last week. A statement from the Southern District of the U.S. Attorney's…
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The automatic federal spending cuts set to take effect tomorrow could have a big impact on Texas. Specifically, cuts to army bases could cost the state’s…
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The funeral procession for ex-Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle drew hundreds to the Texas State Cemetery today. Crowds of spectators filled overpasses along…
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The Pentagon says it will extend some benefits to same-sex domestic partners of military servicemembers. This comes a year and a half after the repeal of…
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State leaders routinely hail the "Texas Miracle" that's created one of the strongest economies in the country. Everyone mentions the growth and job…
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Governor Perry delivered his seventh State of the State speech to the Texas Legislature Tuesday. In it, he laid out his priorities for the session – from…