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AUSTIN, Texas — A man in his 40s is dead and a suspect was detained following a shooting in Austin's Colony near Hornsby Bend. According to the Travis County Sheriff's Office, they received a 911 call from a person reporting hearing shots fired and screaming at a nearby home in the 15100 block of Retha Pass just before

On this day (June 27) in 2024, the world bade farewell to one of its most uniquely irreverent and provocative voices. Kinky Friedman, 79, died at his home at Echo Hill Ranch in Medina, Texas, of Parkinson’s disease. Meet Kinky Friedman. A novelist, humorist, singer-songwriter, and all-around agitator, Richard...

A Houston builder is bringing 900 homes to Central Texas.

Texas Athletics announced today that Longhorns softball has hired Amber Freeman as an assistant coach. Freeman comes from Arizona, where she held the same position and worked with hitters and catchers since 2025. Per Arizona Athletics:. “… in 2025, Freeman guided the best offense in the Big 12 with a...

Earlier this month, police responded to Pflugerville Community Church Preschool when a teacher found a gun in a student's backpack, the police department said in an email.

Kayaking in Texas does not have to mean rushing through rapids, planning a complicated shuttle, or taking on a difficult wilderness route. Some of the best paddling experiences in the state are calm, scenic, and easy to enjoy at a slower pace. Texas offers an impressive variety of relaxing kayaking...

Something big is happening along one of Texas' busiest corridors

Austin staved off its brutal summer heat admirably this year, but locals know the end is nigh. How about a consolation cocktail? Bars and restaurants around town already know the ropes and have tons of frozen drinks to help folks stay cool. You can find a simple frozen margarita almost...

Every Saturday morning, locals and visitors flock to one of Austin’s most beloved weekend traditions tucked along the Capital of Texas Highway. Barton Creek Farmers Market transforms a parking lot into a vibrant gathering spot where over 80 vendors showcase everything from farm-fresh vegetables to handcrafted soaps. Wi

This was an unexpected turn of events in this recruitment, to say the least— but it may signal something big for the Aggies.