Austin Woman, 26, Perishes in 85th Fatal Crash of 2025 on West Parmer Lane
A tragic incident unfolded on the 2800 block of West Parmer Lane when 26-year-old Larissa Herold was caught in a multi-vehicle collision on Saturday, November 22, 2025, as confirmed by an official release from the Austin Police Department. At approximately 2:37 p.m., Herold's vehicle was involved in the accident that...
13 Cities Where Tiny Homes Are Quietly Taking Over Neighborhoods
Tiny homes started as a quirky trend—something you’d see on a late-night HGTV binge when you swore you were only going to watch “one episode.” But in the last few years, tiny homes have evolved from cute curiosities into a full-blown housing movement that’s reshaping entire neighborhoods. Cities across the country...
How much you need to make to live comfortably in Texas’ biggest cities
A new 2025 study finds that a single adult in a major Texas city needs an annual pre-tax income ranging from $93,355 to over $114,659 to live comfortably. The required salary for a single adult in Austin is the highest at $114,659, followed by Dallas-Fort Worth ($107,061), Houston ($93,818), and San Antonio ($93,355).
Organizations providing free Thanksgiving meals in the Austin area
Dripping Springs Methodist Church will host its 11th annual Thanksgiving meal for the community from on Thanksgiving day from 1:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Courtesy Dripping Springs Methodist Church) Nonprofit organizations and churches will host free Thanksgiving meals across the Austin area, including events in Dripping...
UT Austin, MD Anderson may move planned medical center from downtown to Northwest Austin
The University of Texas Medical Center, a planned UT Austin and MD Anderson Cancer Center medical complex, may now be located in Northwest Austin. The institutions had previously announced plans to develop the center downtown on the old Frank Erwin Center site. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) The University of Texas...
Austin Man Charged with Intoxication Manslaughter After Fatal Crash Involving Oncor Truck in Georgetown
In a sobering incident reported by CBS Austin, a 20-year-old man has been left dead and another two injured after a black Ford Escape crashed into an Oncor utility truck in Georgetown on Sunday afternoon. The collision, which occurred around 2:30 p.m. near Westinghouse Road and Kelley Drive, also involved a secondary...
Hays County SWAT team arrests suspect who assaulted elderly mother
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Hays County deputies responded to a disturbance on Monday involving a 90-year-old victim assaulted by her adult son on Flite Acres Road. The suspect, identified as Daniel Grimes, barricaded himself inside the home and refused to respond or submit to arrest. Due to his violent...
Austin Home Worth $700K Could Be Yours for Ten Bucks
A $700K East Austin home is being raffled for just $10, with proceeds helping Texas food banks. The drawing happens in May 2026, offering Texans a rare affordable housing opportunity.
Manor police recover two stolen vehicles after separate pursuits
MANOR, Texas — Manor police recovered two stolen vehicles after separate pursuits early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The first alert came at approximately 1:54 a.m. when a Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader detected a stolen Hyundai Elantra entering Manor. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of...
Emergency Assistance Provided to the Homeless Last Night on the East Side
In an incident that unfolded on the east side of the city last night, a group of homeless individuals stepped up to provide assistance in the aftermath of a significant traffic accident. The accident, which occurred around 8 p.m. near the intersection of Airport, Springdale, and Boln, involved a van and a white SUV....
