Austin ISD staff face uncertainty as district weighs job cuts to close budget gap
AUSTIN, Texas — As the Austin Independent School District works to reduce a projected multimillion dollar budget deficit, some employees are learning that their jobs may be on the line. The district has entered its budget planning process facing a projected $181 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year....
Texas Starting Pitcher and Lineup for Regional Game Against Tarleton State
The Longhorns face the Texans in a pivotal rematch in the Austin Regional winners' bracket
Having festival fomo? This Bullock Museum exhibition takes you to 27 fests across Texas
Texas' state history museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and it's got a special exhibit running through September to help pay homage to the cultures of communities across the state.
Crash shuts down lanes on US-290 in Dripping Springs; hazmat spill possible
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas — A crash Saturday morning has shut down lanes on US-290 in Dripping Springs, and it may involve a hazmat spill. The Hays County Sheriff's Office reported at around 5:45 a.m. that deputies were working a crash near West US-290 and Mighty Tiger Trail. According to...
One dead, victim unidentified after APD responds to deceased person call in South Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — One person is dead but has not been identified after the Austin Police Department responded to the scene of a deceased person call in South Austin Saturday afternoon. According to officials, a deceased person was located in a parking lot just at around 12:25 p.m. at...
Repeat Elderly Theft Suspect Arrested After Flock Alert Leads Buda Police to Vehicle
BUDA, Texas - A 71-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after Buda police say she stole more than $1,200 worth of merchandise from an H-E-B store during a series of thefts spanning several weeks. According to the Buda Police Department, officers took a report on May 8 regarding multiple thefts at the H-E-B. Working wit
‘It’s hard to keep him down’: Sister of man shot in Austin shootings says...
The sister of a man shot during the recent Austin weekend shootings said earlier this week that her brother was released from the hospital.
Downtown Austin Throws Open the Door to Supertall Towers
Austin city planners have rolled out a major rewrite of the rules for downtown development, clearing a far more straightforward path for towers that soar well beyond the current skyline. The Phase 1 update to the Downtown Density Bonus program trades a tangle of calculations for fixed height bonuses and tougher urban d
Austin, TX Renter Says New “Neighbor From Hades” Took the Parking Spot, Filled the...
An Austin renter said a new neighbor had been next door for only a week before the situation became bad enough that they turned to Reddit for help. The renter described the problem in a post on r/Austin, asking for resources to deal with what they called a “neighbor from hell.” According to the post,...
Pease Park Conservancy plans tribute after beloved troll was destroyed by fire
The Pease Park Conservancy planned a June 24 tribute after the beloved Malin troll sculpture was destroyed by fire, as community members continue leaving artwork and memorials at the site.

















