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This writer met Mike Slotboom in Memphis, TN, at the International Blues Challenge—though at the time, we had no idea we were standing next to one of the most respected craftsmen in the world of Telecasters and Stratocasters. Our road to Memphis began months earlier, when we won the...

A birds-eye view of PopStroke in College Station shows the mini-golf courses, outdoor dining areas and entertainment spaces headed to Cedar Park. (Courtesy PopStroke) Check out some of the top trending stories in the Austin area Jan. 19-22. 1. PopStroke eyes spring opening for new Cedar Park venture. Mini-golf...

TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- It’s not just roads and pipes that have folks across the state concerned during this winter storm, but also air travel, as hundreds of flights across Texas have been canceled and more cancellations are expected as the storm progresses. At last check, Midland International Air and Space Port has...

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MUSTANG RIDGE, Texas — Mustang Ridge Police are urging residents to stay off the roads after icing conditions led to multiple crashes on the State Highway 130 overpass, including one that struck a police vehicle. The Mustang Ridge Police Department reported rapidly deteriorating road conditions as mist and rain...

All mainlanes and shoulders were closed, according to TxDOT.

Hyde Park is about to trade takeout cartons for meatballs as New Jersey chef Mike Graffeo readies Umarell, a counter-service Italian spot coming to the longtime corner space at 4413 Guadalupe Street. The team is eyeing a Tuesday, Feb. 3 opening, with a lineup of comforting, fried-forward dishes served through a...

Winter weather has arrived in Texas, and as certain parts of the state are hunkered down and blanketed in snow , others are preparing for storm upgrades. Though Austin and San Antonio have both been under a winter storm warning, the National Weather Service (NWS) added another warning to the list for select towns and...

Homegrown Austin breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot Phoebe’s Diner is preparing to expand to its fourth location. This time, it’s headed to Southwest Austin, where it will replace The Local at 9901 Brodie Lane. “The goal is, we’re trying to get open in March, before spring break,” co-owner...

MANOR, Texas — A 16-year-old male from Pflugerville was taken into custody after leading police on a pursuit and ramming a stolen vehicle into a patrol car and a gas station building, according to the Manor Police Department. On January 23, 2026, at approximately 9:53 p.m., Manor police officers...