One Injured After Shooting Or Stabbing In Downtown Austin
A Thursday afternoon in downtown Austin turned tense when a report of a shooting or stabbing left one person injured near West 4th Street and Lavaca Street. The call came in around 2:16 p.m., briefly shutting down nearby roads before authorities cleared the scene and reopened the area. The victim was taken to a local...
Queens Of The Stone Age’s Recent ‘Austin City Limits’ Performance Is Now Available To...
Queens Of The Stone Age filmed their November 18th, 2025 set in Austin, TX for the long-running PBS program ‘Austin City Limits‘. The footage of that 17-song set from the gold-certified alternative rockers went on to air on the network on January 31st and is now officially streaming online via YouTube below.
East Austin Whataburger to Reopen This Summer
The Whataburger located at 3210 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in East Austin closed earlier this month, according to reporting published on MSN.com, which said the restaurant was set to close its doors on February 9. The reason behind the closing? A considerable makeover. And by considerable, we mean...
Austin police officer fired for punching man on Sixth Street, knocking him unconscious
An Austin police officer who was caught on video punching an unsuspecting bar-goer on Sixth Street last October has been fired. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis issued an indefinite suspension for former Officer Andy Garcia earlier this month. The memo effectively terminates Garcia's employment, though he can appeal...
Texas’ most populous counties see higher numbers of early voters
In the first few days since early voting started, the most populous counties in Texas are seeing a higher turnout than the past two primaries.
Off-duty Austin officer shoots, kills man who opened fire inside barbershop, TCSO says
The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it responded to a homicide Friday night near the Pflugerville area.
Golf Courses of Central Texas: Where to Tee Off in the Heart of the...
Central Texas is a premier destination for golfers seeking beautiful landscapes, diverse course designs, and year-round playability. From the rolling hills and dramatic terrain of the Hill Country near Austin to relaxed public courses within the city and resort layouts nestled in scenic settings, this region offers...
Texas’ Data Center boom is surging, but so are questions about power and water
Texas is quickly becoming the engine room of America’s digital future, and the numbers are staggering. According to Baxtel.com, which tracks data centers nationwide, the Lone Star State is now home to 448 data centers operated by 127 providers. Together, they consume about 9,402 megawatts of electricity, roughly the...
Austin Light Rail project moves another step forward
The Austin Light Rail is moving another step forward. The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has picked Austin Rail Constructors (ARC) as the contractor to build the light rail project, a step towards beginning construction in 2027.
University of Texas students can now graduate without learning ‘unnecessary controversial subjects’
AUSTIN, Texas - University of Texas System students are now free to graduate from college without learning "unnecessary controversial subjects" after a Thursday meeting of the board of regents. The board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn...
