Real estate experts’ hot Austin takes of 2026
We asked experts to give us their crystal ball predictions for Austin's housing market in 2026. Why it matters: The fate of the housing market is tied to factors both national (like interest rates) and local (the job market) — and homeownership remains part of the American dream. The...
Tough week with cedar fever as flu surge continues | How to spot the...
AUSTIN, Texas — Something is in the air, and it sure is not spring. "I'm suffering pretty bad," Nicole Wolfe said. "I feel like I'm sneezing. I have a runny nose. It's been really hard." Wolfe is among the Austinites who are dealing with what is known as "cedar...
Cyclist dies at hospital days after south Austin crash
The incident happened on Dec. 23, 2025 around 10:12 a.m.
Cedar fever spikes as Texas scientists search for solutions
Researchers are studying the structure of allergenic proteins to develop new treatments for cedar allergies, which can cause stuffy noses, watery eyes, and coughing.
ICE takes 5-year-old and mom into custody from Texas community
AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin family says it is looking for their 5-year-old niece after she and her mother were taken into custody in the Oak Hill community. The Austin Police Department says on Jan. 5 at around 4:35 a.m. that officers responded to a disturbance call in the 6100 block of Blue Stem Trail.
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court
AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) — An appeals court has overturned the conviction of Austin police officer Christopher Taylor in a fatal shooting in downtown Austin in 2019, and in a rare move, acquitted Taylor. Taylor’s lawyer announced the acquittal on social media late Tuesday. Taylor was convicted...
Austin movie fans can fill anything with popcorn on 2 days at Cinemark
Cinemark is going all out for National Popcorn Day in 2026, offering moviegoers in Austin and around the country the chance to BYOBucket: bring almost any kind of container to the theater and fill it up for just $5 (plus tax) on two days in January. And they're not joking...
3 arrested in separate solicitation cases in Round Rock
AUSTIN, Texas — Three men are now facing charges stemming from separate incidents related to soliciting minors online. According to the Round Rock Police Department (RRPD), the incidents all occurred during the week of Dec. 20. On Dec. 20, police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the...
Only in Texas: I-35 Austin Dashcam Video Leaves Drivers Shaking Their Heads
Just when you think you’ve seen it all on the roads, a Texas driver takes merging to a jaw-dropping level—no fear, just a dash of audacity.
While Questions Still Hang Over A 17 Story Fall The Family Of An A&M...
The family of 19-year-old Texas A&M student Brianna Marie Aguilera has taken legal action after her death from a 17-story apartment balcony in Austin late last November. Her parents filed a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit in Travis County against two student organizations, claiming their actions played a role in...
