Travis County property owners reminded to apply for homestead exemptions
AUSTIN, Texas - The Travis Central Appraisal District is reminding property owners who own and live on a property to save money on their property tax bill by filing for their homestead exemptions. What they're saying:. "In 2025, having a homestead exemption saved the average Travis County property owner $3,663...
Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment
Cloudco Entertainment is expanding the Care Bears brand into location-based experiences with the opening of its first official Care Bears Play Area in the United States. The interactive play space is scheduled to debut in January at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas. Developed in collaboration with retail real...
Arch Manning’s roommate delivers emotional statement on Longhorns future
Star wide receiver Parker Livingstone, Arch Manning's roommate at Texas, admitted that the decision to enter the transfer portal was 'out of my control'
Two Dead in Round Rock Shooting, Juvenile Suspect Apprehended
Early Saturday, outside of Round Rock, a grim tragedy unfolded as two men were found dead from gunshot wounds. The residence located in the 8900 block of Brushy Gate Cove became a crime scene after a 911 call alerted authorities to the shooting at approximately 1:59 a.m., as reported by KXAN. The Williamson County...
Firefighters extinguish North Austin clock tower fire, no injuries reported
AUSTIN, Texas — Firefighters extinguished a fire at a North Austin clock tower Monday. The Austin Fire Department responded to a fire in the clock tower at Quail Creek at 9500 Rutland Drive, the department said. The fire was contained to the clock tower, officials said. No evacuations were...
Woman slammed to ground in 2024 arrest sues Austin Police after officer was fired
Natalie Gialenes sued the city of Austin and ex-officer Joseph Spees, alleging a brutal takedown and traumatic brain injury during a 2024 arrest. Spees was fired over the incident last month.
Manor ISD students not allowed at some local restaurants during their lunch
MANOR, Texas - Recent confusion sparked in Manor over signs posted outside some local restaurants. However, the signs are not recent at all. The signs read: "Important Notice. No Manor ISD students are allowed on the premises between the hours of: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm unless accompanied by an adult. For any...
The Michelin-Starred BBQ Joint That Won’t Hurt Your Wallet
If you've been avoiding Michelin-starred restaurants to protect your wallet, you should give this barbecue joint in Texas a chance -- it won't break the bank.
Forget Ted Bundy: America’s Real First Serial Killer Was A 1880s
Three years before Jack the Ripper, Austin was haunted by an axe-wielding madman. Was America’s first serial killer a Texan? Uncovering the Midnight Assassin.
One dead in N Austin vehicle fire
AUSTIN, Texas — One person died early Monday after a vehicle caught fire in north Austin, authorities said. The Travis County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a single-vehicle fire at 4:33 a.m. in the 13000 block of Cameron Road. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.

















