Police respond to ‘barricaded subject’ in southeast Austin
The Austin Police Department responded to a "barricaded subject" following a domestic violence incident on Saturday morning.
Austin Requires Human Oversight For City AI
Austin is putting some serious training wheels on its artificial intelligence tools, rolling out new rules that require a human to review every AI-generated output and explicitly banning uses like nonstop employee surveillance or quietly using algorithms to cut jobs. City leaders are pitching the move as a way to...
Two found dead in home outside of Round Rock, juvenile in custody
Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) said two adult male victims were found dead from gunshot wounds in a residence early Saturday, according to a post on Facebook.
allandale quick bites: many openings, roya and tzintzuntzan close, and gusto and gracia closing
Lots going on as 2025 came to a close! Mama Betty’s (review this issue) and Foxtail Lounge opened up at 7001 Burnet Road. Khanm Kitchen rolled into 1901 West Anderson Lane to sling a variety of Kurdish and Iraqi cuisine. DonDon Japanese Fire Bowl is a Japanese Donburi providing rice bowls for delivery or pickup from...
Texas Veterans Commission collecting stories for America’s Semiquincentennial
The Texas Veterans Commission is calling on Texas veterans to share their stories and pictures so they can be honored in the America250 commemorations.
Austin-based Sprinkles closing all company-owned cupcake shops nationwide
“Even though I sold the company over a decade ago, I still have such a personal connection to it,” the founder of the cupcake shops said. “This isn’t how I thought the story would go."
Abbott calls for ‘Chief State Prosecutor’; gets backing from Elon Musk
Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing the creation of a new "Chief State Prosecutor" to override certain decisions made by local prosecuting attorneys, citing two alleged cases from the X account "@AustinJustice" as proof the state needs the role.
Dining at Thompson Hotel Austin: Tierra’s Texas
From Fifth Street Diner to Arriba Abajo Rooftop Cantina, Tierra gets a look at the food offerings available at the hotel.
Longhorns wanting to snag Cam Coleman from A&M are missing one obvious thing
This one may come down to these two in-state rivals— and the Aggies should have the leg up.
Funding shortfall jeopardizes rent aid for Central Texas families as program extends fundraising efforts
AUSTIN, Texas — Funding shortages are threatening a rental assistance program for Central Texas families. Local nonprofit Foundation Communities, which focuses on affordable housing and support services, announced its Emergency Rent Assistance Program has exhausted its funds. The program, which aims to help families...
