Fire ants wreaked havoc when they invaded Austin decades ago. A team of scientists...
On her last day of sleepaway camp in 2024, 8-year-old Lucy crept barefoot in a field of tall grass, plotting her next move in a game of capture the counselor, when she felt a stinging sensation on both of her feet. “I tried to keep calm,” Lucy, now 10, said....
Mission Revival Meets Spanish Style in This Historic Austin Estate
In my mind, I’ve already purchased this home and am sending you this post from the patio of this incredible blended Spanish and Mission Revival-style home in Austin. Located just moments from downtown, this home is set on more than half an acre in Travis Heights, one of Austin’s most established and sought-after neighb
Three Central Texas lakes remain full after recent, heavy rains
One small town was marked safe from running out of water.
UT taps Oklahoma secretary of education as new College of Education dean
Daniel Hamlin will lead UT's College of Education following a search that drew faculty scrutiny.
Austin ‘fine-casual’ restaurant marks 5 years with all-star chef dinner
The lauded Austin restaurant and wine bar Birdie's is celebrating five years soon and some of the city's best chefs are joining the party. The collaborative dinner on July 18 is open to all on a first come, first served basis. Three Austin friends will pitch in: pitmaster Aaron Franklin...
UT Austin researchers develop jacket that pulls drinking water from the air
Researchers at UT Austin have developed a wearable textile that pulls moisture from the atmosphere and converts it into drinking water, potentially helping hikers, farmers and emergency responders stay hydrated.
Great Horned Owl rescued from South Austin pool
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin park rangers rescued a Great Horned Owl found trapped in a balance tank at Garrison Pool in South Austin, the City of Austin Park Rangers said. The rangers posted about the incident on Facebook on Saturday. Rangers responded to a call about the owl and...
Police seek suspects in Central Austin 7-Eleven robbery that injured store clerk
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects who robbed a Central Austin 7-Eleven and tackled a store clerk in the early morning hours of May 31, according to the Austin Police Department. The robbery occurred around 2:50 a.m. at the 7-Eleven located at...
18-wheeler goes over side of highway overpass in Round Rock
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Multiple agencies are on the scene of a major crash in Round Rock. The incident is at SH 130 and University Boulevard and involves an 18-wheeler that went over the side of the overpass. Round Rock Police Department, Willimson County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department...
This summer’s trendiest backyard pool started life as a cattle water tank
It's the hottest stretch of the summer, and the best seat in the neighborhood is a metal tub in someone's backyard. Not a hot tub. Not an inflatable kiddie pool. A galvanized steel trough, the same kind ranchers use to water their cattle, now filled with cool water and a few people holding cold drinks.
