12 Texas Buffets That Will Impress Both Locals And First-Time Guests
Texas knows how to do big, bold flavors, and nowhere is that more obvious than at the state’s incredible buffet spots. From smoky barbecue spreads to Mediterranean feasts and endless seafood towers, these all-you-can-eat havens serve up variety, generosity, and downright delicious food that’ll have you coming back...
Gov. Abbott directs education commissioner to investigate school district over student walkouts
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has directed the Texas Commissioner of Education to investigate Austin ISD over recent student protests. Students at several Central Texas schools walked out of class on Thursday and Friday to protest recent immigration enforcement operations in the Austin area. "I...
Austin police investigate fraud case involving tampered vehicle title
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Police detectives are investigating a fraud case after a vehicle with a rolled-back odometer and a tampered title was sold through Facebook Marketplace. The incident occurred on September 15, 2025, when a victim purchased the vehicle using cash in the 10100 block of Barden Road.
Former Dell Employees Sue Over 401(k) Losses In Austin
Five former Dell employees in Austin say the tech giant fumbled their retirement savings, and they are taking it to federal court. In a proposed class action filed this week, the ex-workers accuse Dell of mismanaging its 401(k) plan in ways that allegedly drained more than $318 million from participants, thanks to...
Tacodeli Planned for Leander with Construction to Finish in November
Earlier this month, What Now reported on plans for a new Tacodeli in Austin’s Tech Ridge area, at 12705 Center Lake Drive, Suite 140: a $500,000 project whose construction is expected to reach completion in June. But, as it happens, that’s not the only expansion Tacodeli currently has in...
Surprising Texas Driving Rules You Might Be Breaking
Texas drivers know common traffic laws, but there are lesser-known rules—like no riding in trailers—that can still get you a ticket.
‘Here to stay’: Jason’s Deli serves up fresh flavors in Cedar Park
Popular menu items at Jasons Deli include The Plain Jane Potato ($11.19), a baked potato served with shredded cheddar, bacon bits, butter, green onion and sour cream. (Katlynn Fox/Community Impact) Jordan Anderson moved from the West Coast to the Austin area in 2018. After a decade-long hiatus from the service...
CapMetro bus driver arrested after allegedly dragging man with doors shut on arm
AUSTIN, Texas — A CapMetro driver was arrested after he reportedly shut the doors of a bus on a man's arm before dragging him along a road in southeast Austin in October. Court documents allege that on Sunday, Oct. 12, at around 7 p.m., police responded to a report of a crash involving a subject who had bee dragged...
7 Southern housing markets where prices could crash in the next 12 months
Southern housing markets that overheated during the pandemic are now facing a sharp reversal, with several cities projected to see outright price declines rather than a gentle cooldown. I focus here on seven specific markets where forecasts and recent sales data point to the real possibility of a crash in the next 12...
Auto theft task force dismantles Central Texas trailer theft ring
BURNET, Texas - A multi-month investigation by the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force and the Burnet County Sheriff's Office has successfully dismantled a trailer theft ring operating across Central Texas. The suspects allegedly used fake IDs and counterfeit cashier's checks to fraudulently purchase trailers,...
