Texas sues schools for not displaying 10 Commandments
Paxton has for months warned school districts to comply with the legislation.
Austin woman sentenced for embezzling nearly $300K from Killeen Housing Authority
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin woman has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for embezzling nearly $300,000 from the Killeen Housing Authority (KHA) while serving as its executive director, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Court records show Deadra Johnson, 53, used agency...
Royal Blue Grocery armed robbery in downtown
One of Austin’s most popular grocery chains is now making a big change to how it operates after one of its locations was robbed at gunpoint.
‘The Wires Are Showing:’ Dealership Signs Off on GMC With Bad Tires During Inspection....
A woman claims she purchased a used vehicle from Covert Buick GMC earlier this year. She says she later discovered that the Austin, Texas-area dealership’s service center lied about the condition of her tires. TikTok creator Malena (@itsmemalena1) says that the status of her tires was so deplorable that...
Austin Residents Invited to Review and Comment on City’s Use of Federal Grants for...
The City of Austin has released its Draft Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The report explains how the city used about $14 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. These funds were used for affordable housing, community...
Then and Now: What does it mean to Keep Austin Weird?
In the office of Almost Real Things, a studio and gallery, the famous “Keep Austin Weird” slogan sits proudly among the collection of stickers that decorate its once-plain refrigerator. In just a few weeks, the vibrantly painted building will be the headquarters for the 23rd Austin Studio Tour — a surviving piece of...
Central Texans rally to restore food aid amid renewed SNAP benefits
AUSTIN, Texas — State officials said the roughly 3.5 million SNAP recipients in Texas have started receiving benefits again. Those food assistance dollars had run out during the 43-day government shutdown that ended on Nov. 12. That’s around the time Nikki Gates said she found out her SNAP benefits...
Austin Police Investigate Homicide at North Lamar Boulevard; Community Asked for Information
On the morning of November 15, 2025, Austin Police responded to a report of a deceased person at 10601 N Lamar Boulevard. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Carlin Elrod, was found with injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Austin Steam Train Association focuses on historical preservation facilitated by volunteers
Austin Steam Train Association offers a variety of rides that are both family-friendly and adults only, offering something for everyone aboard. (Katlynn Fox/Community Impact) The Austin Steam Train Association serves as a source of peace for riders to detach from ever-changing technology, one that executive director...
Tesla Is in Trouble with Travis County, Texas
In 2020, Travis County, Texas, promised Tesla a wonderful treat: 20 years of tax rebates for the company’s massive Texas Gigafactory, which was yet to be built there at the time. Presently, that rebate is under review, according to the Austin American-Statesman, because Tesla is allegedly not handing over certain...
