Central Texas city has top-30 highest rate of wealthy newcomers in U.S.
A new income study has revealed the wealthiest Central Texas residents aren't settling down in Round Rock anymore — they've set their sights on Waco, instead. Waco had one of the highest growth rates of new wealthy residents nationwide in SmartAsset's new analysis, "Cities Adding the Most High-Income Households –...
Houston comic Andy Huggins joins Austin’s Moontower lineup that includes Albert Brooks and Leslie...
The festival brings dozens of comics to several Austin theaters and clubs every year.
Public Fury Over Owner Who Abandoned 8 Helpless Kittens in Freezing Snow
The bitter chill of winter can turn deadly for those without shelter. Imagine helpless creatures, barely weeks old, trapped in a cage and abandoned on a snow-covered sidewalk with no escape from the biting cold. This nightmare became reality for eight kittens in Austin, Texas, sparking an outpouring of rage from...
Manor police make arrest in connection to child exploitation case
AUSTIN, Texas — The Manor Police Department has arrested a man connected to a child exploitation and online solicitation case out of Montgomery County. Police say in December, an investigation into online solicitation of minors led investigators to a residence in Manor, where they rescued a 13-year-old girl in the...
Motorcyclist Killed Near E Parmer And Old Hwy 20 In Austin
An adult motorcyclist was pronounced dead after a crash Sunday night at the intersection of E Parmer Lane and Old Highway 20, according to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. The collision was reported at about 8:20 p.m., and medics left the scene after declaring the patient deceased. Drivers in the area...
Lady Bird Lake Panic Lingers as Serial Killer Theory Falls Apart
Between 2015 and 2025, at least 30 people died in Austin's Lady Bird Lake. Every new body pulled from the water has fed fresh whispers of a so‑called "Rainey Street" serial killer, a story that has rattled visitors and haunted grieving families. But investigators and outside researchers keep coming back with a less...
Tessa Christiansen, Grant Lilly help power Reagan to sweep of regional swim titles
Boosted by the standout performances of seniors Tessa Christiansen and Grant Lilly, Reagan swept the girls and boys titles at the Region VII-6A swimming championships Saturday at Josh Davis Natatorium. Christiansen led the Reagan girls with four gold medals, winning the 200-yard freestyle (1:49.04) and 100-yard...
Austin Highlights: Feb. 9 to 12 – Food, Music, Arts & More
The best free and fun events in Austin, February 9 – 12, include Fossils and Flowers, Pet Valentines: Paint Your Pet, and more!. Austin turns up the energy long before the weekend hits, and this list rounds up the can’t-miss events keeping the city buzzing all week long. Explore what’s happening from February 9 – 12...
$6 Million Malibu-Inspired Estate in Austin Is a True ‘Texafornia’ Treasure
The property's original owners had moved to Austin from Malibu—and wanted to create a slice of California in the Lone Star State.
Atwood ties Texas career home run mark, Longhorns go 4-1 in San Antonio
With a home run in a 10-0 run-rule win over the host Roadrunners, Atwood now has 58 career home runs to tie Taylor Hoagland for the program record. Atwood smashed three homers across the 5-game tournament slate.
