RFK Jr. Headlines Austin Eat Real Food Rally at Brazos Hall
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., described in event materials as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary is set to headline the Eat Real Food Rally in downtown Austin tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 26, at Brazos Hall. Organizers are pitching the gathering as a free, ticketed push to spotlight whole, nutrient-dense foods and...
Outdoor Celebrations You Won’t Want to Miss in Central Texas
From lively music and food celebrations to quirky small-town heritage events, Central Texas hosts a vibrant calendar of outdoor festivals throughout the year. With its mild climate, strong local culture, and wide-open spaces, this region is ideal for gathering with friends and family to enjoy music, food, art, and...
Austin home builder leaves behind neighborhood of half-finished homes in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS (ABJ) — Several dozen half-built homes are sitting neglected about 40 miles northwest of Austin. Some are close to completion, others are just concrete foundations. No work appears to have been done on the sites for several months. About 20 miles to the east, the neighborhood’s homebuilder...
Quemado man sentenced for role in alien smuggling conspiracy
DEL RIO, Texas — A 47-year-old Quemado man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens, resulting in serious bodily injury and endangering lives, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas. Tomas Estrada-Torres...
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Austin metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Austin metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for...
Two injured in 7-vehicle crash on I-35 in N Austin
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A seven-vehicle crash closed southbound lanes of I-35 in north Austin for nearly two hours Wednesday morning, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office received a call about the incident in the 16400 block of North I-35 at 6:16 a.m. Two people...
George Strait Performs at Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Honoring Late Keith Gattis
George Strait and longtime collaborator Keith Gattis were inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Austin on Feb. 21. Gattis was honored posthumously as part of a four-member class that also included Miranda Lambert and Don Cook. The induction expands to honor a broad group of Texas...
Several Texas hospitals named among America’s best in new Newsweek rankings
Houston Methodist and UT Southwestern earned spots on Newsweek’s 2026 world rankings. Here’s how Austin hospitals fared.
‘It just made my heart shatter into a million pieces again’ | Central Texas...
UHLAND, Texas — A Central Texas family said they are reliving their grief after learning that the man accused of killing their son has been released from jail following multiple bond reductions. Andrew Farias was shot and killed at a graduation party in Uhland in May 2025. According to...
Texas Music Venue Alliance Endorses Greg Abbott for Governor – Without Consulting Music Venues
On Feb. 12, Gov. Greg Abbott added an endorsement to his website from the Music Venue Alliance of Texas, claiming to represent “over 800 music venues across the state.”. “Governor Abbott has always been a champion for us. If it weren’t for his efforts to reopen Texas, over 500 small live music venues across our great...
