Austin TX

Somewhere east of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sits a 333-acre patch of Texas dirt that has now swallowed two of the biggest names in artificial surf. The first was NLand Surf Park. When it opened in 2016, it was the first public Wavegarden facility in North America; a proof-of-concept for the idea that you c

There’s a new name to know along the I-35 dining strip. Grey Orchard, an upscale modern American restaurant, soft-opened July 9 in the old Denny’s spot at 2700 N I-35. As a result, Round Rock’s stretch of chains and fast-casual staples just got a serious upgrade. Grey...

The missing persons reports came in near a Central Texas creek.

A Texas man was riding his scooter to his first day of work when he ran into some trouble. An Austin, Texas officer stopped him to tell him that he was riding in the wrong direction. However, the conversation took a turn for the worse, leading to a frightening situation.

A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Central Texas including the Austin metro counties through Thursday evening with the potential for periods of heavy rain to cause flash flooding.

Major Texas highways have shut down after the extreme rainfall.

I Scream Gelato is heading to Round Rock. According to public filings, the gelato brand will occupy space at 2800 E Palm Valley, Suite 200, with construction work to wrap by October 2026. What Now Austin reached out to the local franchisee, Venkata Kakaraparthi, to inquire about the opening timeline,...

In Texas, a burger isn’t just lunch. It’s a serious conversation starter, a road trip destination, and sometimes the reason people will happily cross an entire city. With countless grills firing up across the Lone Star State, choosing the very best is no easy task. From old-school burger...

Tesla revealed on Monday that it is building a new autonomous vehicle at Gigafactory Texas, its plant just outside of the City of Austin. This particular vehicle will be geared toward those who are in need of a wheelchair-accessible car that would require no human driver for operation. According to...

It's not your typical Summer time setup for the week ahead. We have a Flash Flood Watch for half of Central Texas until Tuesday night. Zack Shields has more in his full forecast.