Glass panels fall from Austin building for third time this year, damaging cars
AUSTIN, Texas — Glass panels fell from a high-rise building under construction in downtown Austin for the third time this year, damaging two vehicles, police said Thursday. Austin Police Department officers responded to reports of a traffic hazard in the 300 block of West 6th Street around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Officers...
10 most expensive Austin homes sold in May 2025
As Austin continues to gradually lower its median home prices since the 2022 peak, due to massive investments in new housing construction, the city has also become a destination for high-profile and wealthy figures to purchase lavish mansions and compounds. Data compiled by RedFin shows the highest priced homes that...
18 Fourth of July events in the Austin area: fireworks, live music, parades and...
Fourth of July celebrations in the Austin area include a celebration in Lakeway with a parade and hot dog reception. (Courtesy city of Lakeway) Here are 18 ways to celebrate Independence Day in the Austin area, including fireworks displays, musical performances and more. This list is not exhaustive. Events are...
Austin Artists Take Over Colorado’s Iconic Red Rocks Venue
At the points where their borders are nearest, Colorado lies just a little more than 30 miles from Texas. Sure enough, the rust-colored outcroppings of sandstone west of Denver recall the dramatic escarpments of Palo Duro Canyon and the rugged features of Big Bend. The two states bear a kinship in their ability to...
Weird Law: Why it’s Illegal to Stack Rocks in Texas
I've seen stacks of rocks while hiking outside of Austin, TX, but I didn't realize that there could be legal ramifications for stacking rocks in Texas. Perhaps you've seen stacks, too. Have you ever seen a stack of rocks while on a hike? Not a natural pile, but a man-made...
18-wheeler strikes scorpion truck, shuts down part of US 183
An 18-wheeler crash caused northbound U.S. 183 to shut down near McNeil Drive after the semi truck jackknifed and blocked the highway.
APD searching for possible suspects after victim allegedly assaulted at south Austin homeless encampment
The Austin Police Department is searching for any possible suspects who may be known to frequent a homeless encampment in south Austin after a report of an aggravated assault that happened earlier this month.
These Are AI’s Picks For The Top Ten Overrated Restaurants In Austin
Eating in the state of Texas is an experience. With so many options available to one in the state, especially Austin, there's a lot of good options for one to try. But...are all of them the greatest for one to snack on?. How Does One Know Where A Bad Restaurant...
Fire burns Savage’s bar
A fire destroyed Savage’s Hometown Bar & Grill on Friday morning. As of Friday afternoon, the Hays County Fire Marshal’s Office stated that the fire is under investigation and that they could not confirm whether or not anyone was injured in the fire. According to Christopher Robbins, Assistant...
Smugglers sentenced for roles in over 50 migrant deaths in San Antonio | FOX...
Www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2025-06-27 18:04:09. SUMMARY: Two smugglers involved in the deadliest human trafficking case in U.S. history were sentenced in San Antonio. Armando Gonzalez Ortega received 83 years, and Filipe Orduno Torres was sentenced to life in prison for smuggling 64 migrants, including children...