One dead, one injured in shooting at Northeast Austin bar
AUSTIN, Texas — One man is dead and another is in stable condition after a shooting late Saturday outside a bar in Northeast Austin. Officers responded to the parking lot of Michelobos, at 900 E. Braker Lane, at approximately 11:48 p.m. Saturday, according to Austin Police Officer Austin Zarling. Officers arrived withi
Fireworks spark multiple grass fires across Travis, Caldwell, Hays Counties
AUSTIN, Texas — Multiple grass fires broke out Saturday night across parts of Central Texas, sparked by fireworks activity, according to Travis County Fire Rescue. The department said the fires were reported in southeastern Travis County, northern Caldwell County and eastern Hays County. All of the fires were contained
July 4th Austin: Best BBQ and Fireworks Food
Jump to: Top Spots | East Austin | Downtown Austin. Independence Day in Central Texas calls for two absolute traditions: brilliant firework displays and world-class wood-smoked meats. If you are looking to secure the absolute best operational smoke to fuel your celebration, mapping out your holiday pit stops is critica
The Best Shrimp And Grits In Texas Are Served Inside This Legendary Restaurant
If you’ve been searching for the best shrimp and grits in all of Texas, your quest ends at Phoebe’s Diner on West Oltorf Street in Austin. This charming 50s-style diner has built a serious reputation for serving bold, creative dishes that go way beyond ordinary breakfast food. With...
Texas A&M takes another painful 5-star gut punch at Steve Sarkisian’s hands
The Aggies have won more than their fair share of these battles this cycle, but this is another dismaying result.
The Cities Americans Move to for a Better Life – and Quietly Leave Within...
This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This site also accepts sponsored content. There’s a familiar arc to American migration these days. A city...
Motorcyclist critically injured, northbound I-35 reopened after crash in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Northbound I-35 was shut down in downtown Austin Saturday, and has since reopened, after a crash sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with critical injuries. Austin-Travis County EMS says that the crash happened near the Sixth Street exit of northbound I-35. TxDOT reported the crash at around 11:12 a.m.
Three deer killed following Mustang Ridge collision
AUSTIN, Texas — Mustang Ridge Police responded to a collision Saturday morning after a vehicle hit three deer. The collision took place in the 17000 block of Camino Real just after 7:45 a.m. ALSO: Motorcyclist critically injured, northbound I-35 reopened after crash in downtown Austin. Officials stated that all...
Chick‑fil‑A Opens Palm Valley Blvd Location In Round Rock
Round Rock’s east-side retail corridor got a little busier on July 1, 2020, when Chick-fil-A fired up the fryers at its new single-story, freestanding restaurant at 2350 E Palm Valley Blvd. The opening added another drive-thru and carryout option on the city’s east side right as restaurants everywhere were pivoting ope
Data: Texas Hill Country flood survivors still struggling in recovery 1 year later
One year after the Hill Country floods left more than a hundred people dead across Central Texas, new data finds that many who survived the disaster are still struggling financially and mentally on the road to recovery.
