European company plans to build gaming cafe in Austin
European company Friendly Fire announced on Friday it plans on expanding its gaming cafes to various cities in the Lone Star State, which includes Austin.
Dumpster fire prompts overnight evacuation of West Campus apartment building
AUSTIN, Texas — A dumpster fire in West Campus prompted AFD to evacuate an apartment building due to smoke. AFD initially responded to what was reportedly a fire in a trash chute at the Regents West at 26th apartment building, located at 900 W. 26th St, at around 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
Memorial: Remembering those who died in Lady Bird Lake
Between 2015 and 2025, at least 30 people have drowned in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, a KXAN analysis found
Woman sentenced to 180 days on burglary charge
A woman was sentenced Jan. 29 after pleading guilty to a charge in connection with a September 2025 burglary.
Central Texas schools urged to prioritize student safety amid rising protests
TEMPLE, Texas — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is urging Central Texas school districts to take steps to protect students and classrooms as protest activity increases across the region. The nonprofit, also known as the Uvalde Foundation for Kids, issued a public safety advisory citing recent demonstrations in...
Texas residents protest local police cooperation with ICE
TEXAS — City officials across the state are feeling the heat as some residents voice their concerns over the handling of immigration enforcement efforts. From San Antonio to Houston to Austin, many of those voices were heard during public comments at city council meetings throughout January. “If they have...
Austin police seek help finding missing 51-year-old woman last seen Jan. 24
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are asking for the public's help locating a 51-year-old woman who has been missing for nearly two weeks. Tracy Jeff was last seen Jan. 24 walking from her apartment in the 8200 block of North FM 620 Road toward a nearby Whataburger, according to the Austin Police Department.
I-35 expansion tees up years-long closure over Lady Bird Lake next week
Construction work on this segment of the multibillion-dollar project is expected to run through 2029.
Why Austin Locals Are Obsessed With This Upscale Asian Restaurant in Austin, Texas
Austin’s Asian fusion scene changed when this family-owned restaurant opened on East Riverside Drive. The upscale space combines Vietnamese, Thai, and dim sum traditions with romantic ambiance and theatrical presentation. Their ranking as #8 on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. proves this isn’t your average...
New restaurant makes a splash near Barton Springs and more top stories
Editor's note: The top Austin news of the week includes a splashy new restaurant and a long-awaited link to the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then check out this guide to weekend fun. 1. Mediterranean restaurant moves into shifting spot on Barton Springs Road....
