What Do I Need to Know Before Moving to Austin in 2026?
Austin is welcoming, opportunity-rich, and still growing fast. But if you want you are moving to Austin in 2026, you’ll want to plan around the things that trip up newcomers the most: commute reality, utilities, Texas DMV timelines, school enrollment, and Central Texas heat + water rules. The 2026...
Austin’s steep decline in murders mirrors national decline, analysis shows
This would mark the city’s lowest homicide total since 2020, when Austin recorded 48, according to APD data.
Austin business owner voices frustration after yearlong wait for arrest in food truck theft
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin business owner said it's been almost a year without any arrests after his food truck was stolen and recovered. Roy Lotz owns the food truck known as, "Lotz of BBQ." Lotz said it was stolen from the GhostLine Kitchens parking lot in southeast Austin on Dec. 26 2024.
Travis County firefighters bring 2-story house fire under control
Firefighters with Travis County Emergency Services District #1 battled a fire at a two-story home Monday morning, according to a social media post from the agency.
Austin Bus Blitz: CapMetro Rushes To Beat Downtown Gridlock
CapMetro is rolling out a citywide blitz to get Austin buses out of clogged traffic and back on schedule, leaning on small street tweaks, signal changes, and redesigned stops that officials say are already paying off. Agency staff and city planners point to a reworked downtown Guadalupe corridor as proof that modest...
Austin police looking for suspect in $75K luxury watch theft case
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected in a theft case involving three high-end watches valued at $75,000. Police said they believe the woman is targeting victims in Travis County and stealing from them during encounters. The...
Arch Manning Spotted With $3 Million QB Before Michigan Game
Arch Manning will look to closeout the year with a standout performance against Michigan.
Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 183; Austin Police Arrests Drunk Driver
AUSTIN, TX – Austin Police officers responded Sunday morning, December 28, to a three-vehicle crash The post Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Hwy 183; Austin Police Arrests Drunk Driver first appeared on Texas Herald News - Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas .
Austin Police Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspect in November Aggravated Assault
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit is asking for the community’s The post Austin Police Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspect in November Aggravated Assault first appeared on Texas Herald News - Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas .
Texas’ 5-star WR from the 2025 class could alter their portal plans
One of the Longhorns' prized recruits from 2025 has the ability and potential to allow the team to save some money in the transfer portal next week.

















