Tesla Expands Robotaxi Access to Registered Testers in Austin
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...
Austin pilots electric trash collection vehicle to meet larger climate goals
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,...
Man arrested for aggravated assault after machete attack at NE Austin bus stop
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...
‘Pretty Hurts’ star Haylie Duff’s favorite Austin hotspots she shares with her family
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...
A 13-floor office building houses the history of Austin’s live music empire
It welcomed some of the biggest and most prolific artists of the 1970s.
Jugging To Become A Full On Felony In Texas
Be sure you read that right ... jogging is not a crime in Texas. Jugging, with a "u", is though and its status, along with the severity of its penalty, was just upgraded. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has, to date, signed 1,155 or so new laws into effect. They run the gamut covering everything from THC product sales in...
Willie Nelson’s 2025 Fourth of July Picnic Returns to Austin
Willie Nelson's iconic Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks is making its highly anticipated return to Austin for 2025, setting up shop at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater on July 4. This beloved annual event, a tradition since 1973, promises a day of star-studded music and festive celebrations. Tickets for this...
After years of deadly crashes, Austin adds new streetlights to most dangerous roads
After years of crashes, injuries, and calls for change, the City of Austin has completed long-awaited street lighting upgrades along two of its most dangerous roadways: McNeil Drive in northwest Austin and Bluff Springs Road in the city’s south side. Both corridors have been designated part of Austin’s High-Injury...
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th
LAKE AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Austin Police Department...
Pickup truck hits sedan, kills 63-year-old pedestrian in north Austin
A crash just after midnight Saturday killed a 63-year-old man in north Austin, according to an Austin Police Department press release issued Monday.
