City of Austin gets ‘AAA’ credit rating upgrade from agency
The city of Austin announced in a Wednesday morning press release that it received a "AAA" credit rating from Fitch Ratings on Aug. 28. The ranking is the credit agency's highest.
Sorry Houston, Austin is Now Home To Texas’ Tallest Building
Austin is now home to the tallest building in Texas. The Waterline Tower eclipses the JPMorgan Chase Tower in Houston as the state's tallest by 20 feet.
101-year-old Austin veteran recalls piloting bombers during World War II
AUSTIN, Texas — In a historic moment marking the end of World War II, Japanese officials signed the formal instrument of surrender aboard the USS Missouri on Sept. 2, 1945. It marked the end of a six-year struggle as American and allied forces fought against Germany and Japan. Sixteen...
Luby’s opens tiny ‘café’ in downtown Austin. See location, hours
From the parking lot of Luby's on Fredricksburg Road, the Jim’s sign up the street is visible on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. A Texas comfort food restaurant chain has introduced a new, cozier location in downtown Austin. Houston-based Luby's has introduced "Austin Luby's Café -...
Suspect arrested in Cedar Park after allegedly stealing wrecker from Austin
CEDAR PARK, Texas — A suspect is in custody in Cedar Park after allegedly stealing a wrecker from Austin. Cedar Park police say that officers were alerted to a stolen wrecker out of Austin. Police say the wrecker was then found in the Cedar Park area. The suspect, who...
1 dead in Monday night crash on SH 71: Austin Police
The Austin Police Department posted on X that traffic was being diverted to the Montopolis exit and they requested the public stay clear of the area.
One person dead after crash in southeast Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating after one person died in a crash in southeast Austin Monday night. APD posted on X a little after 10 p.m. saying officers have shut down the proper lanes at the 4300 block of E. Ben White Blvd., east bound. The Texas Department of...
East Austin barbecue staple closes suddenly, but owners say it’s only temporary
AUSTIN, Texas — After 68 years in business, Sam’s Bar-B-Que in East Austin closed last week — but owners say the change is just temporary. The news broke in a post on Instagram on Aug. 28, where owners of both Sam’s and its neighboring daiquiri establishment, the Austin Daiquiri Factory, cited “issues” with the East...
Why A 68-Year-Old Austin BBQ Restaurant Is Suddenly Closed
Many are wondering if a legendary Austin BBQ Restaurant will re-open after its sudden closing. Here's what is known.
Texas DPS offers $6,000 reward for tip leading to arrest of felon deported multiple...
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas DPS is offering $6,000 for information leading to the arrest of a felon with multiple deportations if the tip is received this month. DPS is searching for 33-year-old Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez, a man from Honduras who has been wanted in Bexar County since August for multiple charges, including...
