The new Texas law declawing NIMBYs
The South Austin Christian Church near South Congress Avenue in Austin on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. | Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune. When a shrinking church proposed to turn its property in a wealthy South Austin neighborhood into homes for lower-income families, neighboring homeowners revolted — petitioning the Austi
1 dead after under-construction house collapses on workers in south Austin
Two people were caught under a house that collapsed in south Austin, killing one.
Austin has 14 sister cities across the globe. Here’s what that means
From a hotel room back in June, Kristie Bryant joined me on a Zoom call. She was overseas, in between sessions at some kind of sister cities-related conference. But she was also there because Austin was welcoming another sister to the family — Greater Manchester in the U.K. “As...
Scattered rain likely for some this afternoon
A few scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible later this afternoon into the early evening hours. — Meteorologist Tommy House
$138 Billion Investment Planned for Texas Transportation
Several major Central Texas highway projects are included in a new 10-year transportation plan approved by the Texas Transportation Commission. Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation announced the $138 billion plan this week. It includes $95 billion for transportation projects across Texas over the
Austin toll prices driven by demand—here’s how they’re set
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority recently updated its toll pricing and traffic trends during a board meeting. While MOPAC Express Lane tolls could reach $18 for a ten-mile trip, prices are projected to be as low as $1.46 by 2026. Additionally, officials announced plans to introduce radar speed trailers to
Austin is Getting a Music‑Driven Residential Community with a “White Rocks Amphitheater”
UMusic is bringing its music-focused hospitality concept to Austin, announcing plans for a massive new development combining a luxury hotel, private residences and a 10,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater. The project overlooks the limestone hills and wildflowers of Texas Hill Country and exists on a 71-acre lot with its
Water Pressure Loss Forces Early Pickups at Three Lake Travis ISD Schools
Three Lake Travis Independent School District campuses lost water pressure Thursday, forcing early student pickups after restrooms across the buildings stopped working. Rough Hollow Elementary, Lake Travis Middle and Bee Cave Middle were all affected, with staff scrambling to organize car-rider lines and cross-check au
Local firefighters helping fight Texas wildfires
Central Texas firefighters are heading out to help battle one of the biggest wildfires in Texas right now. The Ross fire, burning about 200 miles north of Austin, has already scorched roughly 83,000 acres. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more.
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Storms bring heavy rain across Central Texas
Strong storms moved across parts of Central Texas on Thursday, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to several communities.
