Saharan dust amplifies sunsets, causes air quality concerns in Austin
An annual meteorological phenomenon has blown in to make Central Texas’ vibrant sunsets even more spectacular. A huge Sahara Desert dust cloud made its way to Central Texas on June 29, bringing hazy skies. The bad news is that air quality might worsen; the good news is that locals can expect a week of Technicolor...
Paper license plates in Texas will no longer be issued starting July 1
AUSTIN, Texas - Paper license plates will no longer be issued by car dealers starting July 1. New laws are going into effect that will streamline the process for receiving metal license plates. No more paper license plates. What they're saying:. Paper license plates were being sold by bogus dealers...
‘Jake the Rizzbot’ stuns Austin with Gen Z slang, cowboy hat, and viral swagger
Powered by AI and controlled by a human, Jake’s lifelike movement and Gen Z charm have turned him into a viral sensation.
Austin man arrested following threats to kill officials, including local judge
A 31-year-old was arrested Sunday after the Criminal Investigation Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety received an online tip regarding Facebook posts threatening to kill officials at the Travis County courthouse, which included threats against the judge presiding over a separate civil case involving...
Austin police looking for driver who hit, critically injured pedestrian in North Austin
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police are looking for a man they say struck a pedestrian with his truck, critically injuring him, then left the scene. Just after midnight on June 14, a 68-year-old man was struck in the 8100 block of Research Boulevard near Anderson Square in North Austin by a truck.
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center relocating to ‘more appropriate location’
Council Member Ryan Alter, who's district encompasses the navigation center, says the city is "acquiring a property which will serve as a new navigation center in a more appropriate location."
One Model Named “Ethical AI Solution of the Year” in 2025 AI Breakthrough Awards
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 30, 2025-- One Model, the People Analytics platform trusted by enterprise HR teams, today announced that it has been named “Ethical AI Solution of the Year” in the 8th annual AI Breakthrough Awards. The program, which received more than 5,000 nominations from 20+ countries, honors...
‘Absolutely infuriating’ | Round Rock family opens up about the dangers of drunk driving
ROUND ROCK, Texas — On Aug. 6, 2023, Willow Walker was about to experience a lot of "firsts." She was about to start first grade the next day, she had her first loose tooth and she was a month away from celebrating her 7th birthday. Her mother and stepfather,...
Willie Nelson cancels Oklahoma performance, will resume tour in Austin
TEXAS — Texan Willie Nelson announced on Monday that he’s cancelling his Outlaw Music Festival performance in El Reno, Oklahoma on Tuesday. In the post, Nelson shares that the tour will resume on July 4 for Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks show. Extreme weather...
Austin Police arrest, charge man in connection with Wickersham Lane homicide
The Austin Police Department said that members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested Vondell Louis Crawford on June 26, in connection to a June 22 homicide, according to a press release Monday.
