Dec 13, 2018

Austin’s getting an Apple II

Apple quietly announced a new $1 billion, 15,000-employee campus to Austin, Texas. It did so without the media frenzy — and blowback — Amazon experienced with its East Coast expansion this year. We'll compare the two tech giants' approaches. Then: Nearly half of American chief financial officers believe the country will be in a recession next year. Are we ready? Plus, this year's record-breaking box office numbers.

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In this Texas Hill Country town, "tradio" is vital for commerce

by Andy Uhler

Dec 13, 2018

It's entertainment, gossip and a window into rural American life.

KNEL 95.3 FM is a local radio station in Brady, Texas.

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When it comes to companies expanding, it's apples to oranges

by Marielle Segarra

Dec 13, 2018

Apple announced Thursday that it’s planning to build a new $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas, less than a mile from its existing campus. The company says it will also build new sites in three West Coast cities. The company says it’s on track to add 20,000 jobs in the next five years. We couldn’t […]

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Apple quietly announced a new $1 billion, 15,000-employee campus to Austin, Texas. It did so without the media frenzy — and blowback — Amazon experienced with its East Coast expansion this year. We’ll compare the two tech giants’ approaches. Then: Nearly half of American chief financial officers believe the country will be in a recession next year. Are we ready? Plus, this year’s record-breaking box office numbers.