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The official Juneteenth holiday is on June 19, but many Central Texas celebrations will take place this weekend. After the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, thousands of African Americans remained enslaved in Texas until Major General Gordon Granger and Union Army troops arrived in Galveston on June 19,...

Central Texas has friendly residents, barbecue places, and bluebonnets galore, but after dark, there are some pretty scary places around here. From haunted hotels to cursed highways, here are a few of the creepiest ghost stories that locals say are true. Read on if you dare and maybe leave a light on.

I feel like every city in Texas is obsessed with barbecue, but according to a new study, some are more obsessed than others. While Texas is known for many great types of foods, barbecue is probably the one it’s most known for. And I’m not just talking about the stuff you get in legendary barbecue joints like Kreuz...

Texas deploys National Guard troops as Austin police make eight arrests during anti-ICE riots where agitators defaced federal property, injured officers, and blocked roadways.

Ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of astronauts? At Space Center Houston, you’re not just looking at space history—you’re stepping straight into it. From gazing up at towering rockets to hearing mission control chatter echo from decades past, it’s the kind of place that gives you goosebumps before you even hit the front doors.

"And Housing for All" explores the housing and homelessness crisis through the lens of human impact and the policies that have contributed to it. Author Maria Foscarinis has more.

AUSTIN, Texas — Days after Travis County filed charges against a former Austin Police officer for incidents that occurred while he was on the job last year, a man involved in one of the incidents detailed what unfolded. On the night of June 2, 2024, Shaun Johnson said he...

ROUND ROCK, Texas - It's been nearly one year since the mass shooting at Round Rock's Juneteenth celebration. One year ago, a shooting at the Juneteenth celebration between two groups over a social media post injured multiple people and killed two mothers, Lyndsey Vicknair and Ara Duke. They were caught in the...

Up and away! If you’re looking for an indoor diversion during the steamy summertime, Balloon Museum is debuting a multi-sensory exhibit next week in North Austin. Called Let’s Fly—Art Has No Limits, the 65,000-square-foot exhibition will open June 21 and feature bold displays and luminous installations from 19...

It's been six months since Austin Resource Recovery changed its bulk trash pick up rules. The service operated on a pre-determined biannual schedule.