Waymo declines to meet with Austin leaders to hear concerns
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, confirmed it will not attend a special public meeting with city council members on Wednesday. This comes after one of their vehicles was seen blocking first responders during the Sixth Street mass shooting in March.
UT Austin orders changes to KUT Festival days before inaugural event
A major portion of the inaugural KUT Festival, which Austin’s NPR station has billed as a springtime community celebration featuring live music, author talks and panel discussions, will have to change its location following a decision by the University of Texas at Austin. Citing safety concerns, university leadership announced...
A mother and her child were deported after she called Austin police for help....
Real journalists wrote and edited this (not AI)—independent, community-driven journalism survives because you back it. Donate to sustain Prism’s mission and the humans behind it. The Austin Police Department (APD) on April 24 reached an agreement with Texas state authorities to release a stricter policy that would require...
Giant hail, tornado threat rising across parts of Texas on Tuesday. Here’s where.
“Very large to giant hail” is possible across North Texas Tuesday, with some severe storm shifting into South-Central Texas Wednesday.
Austin Police update General Orders after city, Gov. Abbott reach agreement on ICE policy
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department has released its updated General Orders, formalizing changes to how officers handle immigration-related matters following an agreement between the City of Austin and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The changes come after Abbott threatened to pull $2.5 million in public safety grants earlier...
Mustang Ridge police recover stolen motorcycle, arrest driver on multiple charges
MUSTANG RIDGE, Texas — A Mustang Ridge police detective recovered a stolen motorcycle and arrested its driver Monday after a license plate reader camera alerted officers. A Flock Safety camera on State Highway 130 flagged the stolen motorcycle as it entered the Mustang Ridge area. Detective Cruz located the motorcycle traveling southbound on SH-130 and conducted a traffic stop.
Wellness-driven water technology brand expands to Baybrook Mall
A new NECOA showroom is opening in Baybrook Mall. (Courtesy NECOA) NECOA, a brand that sells advanced filtration systems, is expanding its footprint in Texas. The Korean premium water care brand announced in an April 20 news release that it is expanding its showrooms in Texas with locations in Austin, The Woodlands and Houston's Bay Area.
Texas continues streak as No. 1 state for business in CEO magazine
For the 22nd consecutive year, Chief Executive magazine has named Texas the best state for business. In tandem with that achievement, preliminary new estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show the size of Texas’ economy jumped to $2.9 trillion in 2025, up by a nation-leading growth rate of 2.5 percent compared with the previous year.
Tentative trial date set for Austin shooting spree suspect Shane James Jr.
AUSTIN, Texas — We're getting a better idea of when an accused spree killer may go to trial in Travis County. On Tuesday, a judge heard updates in the case against Shane James Jr. and set a tentative trial date of Nov. 5. Over the course of about a...
Study shows rising HOA costs impact Texas homeowners, realtors
TEXAS — If you own a home or condo in Houston, Austin or San Antonio, a recent study shows you’re more likely to pay homeowner association (HOA) fees than most homeowners around the country. As a result, you're more likely to feel the impacts of the rising HOA fees.
