Austin TX

If you've ever caught yourself daydreaming about operating a massive excavator or pushing dirt with a bulldozer like a construction boss, Dig World in Katy, Texas is here to make your inner child and actual children cheer. Nestled next to Katy Mills Mall, this larger-than-life attraction invites you to hop in the driver’s seat of real CAT equipment—no experience or hard hat required.

The relationship between the Travis County District Attorney’s office and the Austin Police Department is fraught. It has been since José Garza was elected DA in 2020. Indictments, bungled prosecutions and miscommunication have all played a hand in the less-than-functional relationship between the two parties. But...

That could be a focal point of budget conversations after Austin City Council voted to make homelessness a top spending priority earlier this year.

Suspects sought in road hazard incident Connie Swinney Associate Editor Tue, 07/01/2025 - 04:47 Image Marble Falls police used surveillance video from a yogurt shop in the 500 block of U.S. 281 to help identify suspect(s) accused of throwing a cup of the frozen dessert at a motorist. Contributed photo Marble Falls...

ROUND ROCK, Texas — After a crash on I-35 that left three people dead over the weekend, the 22-year-old woman charged with intoxication manslaughter allegedly smiled and told police she was "thankful to be alive," according to an arrest affidavit. Kearra Thomas of Belton was arrested after the June...

June showers brought a fresh crop of culinary contenders to Austin, alongside a few bittersweet goodbyes. The city's food scene continues its spicy dance of openings and closings, proving that even in the Capital City, the only constant is change (and maybe breakfast tacos). Openings. Café Crème brews up a...

Tesla appears to be expanding its highly anticipated Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas, this time inviting everyday drivers who registered their interest via the company’s official Robotaxi sign-up page. One of the latest invitees is Austin-based Tesla fan Ethan — notably not a social media influencer or...

The city of Austin began piloting an electric garbage collection vehicle on June 21 as part of its goal to reach zero waste and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This move is part of the Austin Resource Recovery department’s long-term vision of fleet electrification, as 12 light-duty vehicles in the fleet,...

AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly attacking another man with a machete near a CapMetro bus stop in northeast Austin over the weekend. Officers responded to a disturbance call at the Murphy Gas Station at 1030 Norwood Park Boulevard on Saturday, June 28, where John Calk, 40, was...

Haylie Duff returned to her Texas roots in 2021 with a move to Austin and naturally has a few favorite places to grab a bite with her family. We spoke with Duff for our Hometown to Hollywood series, declaring “Austin has so many good restaurants!”. Here are the top...