Canadian family stranded in U.S. after thieves steal passports, belongings
HOUSTON - A Canadian family's holiday trip to the U.S. turned into a nightmare after thieves stole nearly all their belongings, including their passports, leaving them stranded. Mingchu Shih and her family had planned a Christmas trip through Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. However, their plans were...
Austin’s Traffic Fatalities Reach 97 After Pedestrian Struck and Killed at W. Slaughter Lane...
On the evening of December 24, an unfortunate incident occurred at the juncture of W. Slaughter Lane and Francia Trail in Austin, as reported by the Austin Police Department. Involved in the incident were a motor vehicle and a pedestrian, an unidentified female who tragically lost her life. According to...
Late-Night East William Cannon Crash Leaves Austin Driver Dead
A late Sunday night drive on East William Cannon Drive turned fatal when a single vehicle crashed in the 4900 block, killing the man behind the wheel, according to Austin police. The driver, identified as Michael Anthony Tasso, born July 9, 1991, was pronounced dead at the scene. APD’s crash investigators are...
What we know about Meow Wolf founder’s euphoric Austin spa
He hopes to create an "immersive wellness" experience.
Canadian family stranded in U.S. after thieves steal passports, belongings
HOUSTON - A Canadian family's holiday trip to the U.S. turned into a nightmare after thieves stole nearly all their belongings, including their passports, leaving them stranded. Mingchu Shih and her family had planned a Christmas trip through Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. However, their plans were...
Texas highway definitions: What makes a road an FM, RM, Spur or Loop
Here's a guide to how TxDOT names roadways that make up the nation's largest highway system.
Man dies in December crash in southeast Austin
The Austin Police Department on Friday identified a 34-year-old man who died in a crash on Dec. 21 in southeast Austin.
Second suspect charged in 2021 Austin homicide case
The Austin Police Department said a second suspect was charged Dec. 17 in connection with an August 2021 homicide investigation.
UT researchers develop antibody modification technique that could change how viruses are treated
Researchers at Texas Biologics at The University of Texas at Austin recently made a discovery that they believe could "represent a paradigm shift" in virus treatment, according to the university.
Austin regains $34M in disaster cost recovery in 2025
In 2025, Austin was able to get the federal government to reimburse $34.7 million in expenses associated with disaster response.
