Man killed in Northeast Austin shooting: APD
AUSTIN, Texas - A man is dead after a shooting in Northeast Austin on Thursday, police said. This is Austin's 17th homicide investigation of the year. Police said on April 2, around 5:42 p.m., officers responded to a shoot/stab hotshot call in the 8200 block of Tuscany Way. The caller said a person they knew...
Copper wire thief arrested, Austin Energy urges community to stay alert
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy (AE) said a person accused of stealing copper wire from nearly a dozen city streetlights was arrested after a community member saw and reported the vandalism. AE said its crews were replacing the stolen copper wire conductor and vandalized street lighting infrastructure. According to...
Alleged Austin library attacker had violent history
AUSTIN, Texas — The unprovoked, random and near-fatal assault of a man at the Austin Central Library in Downtown Austin sparked viral social media outrage, and people wanted to know why the alleged assailant was on the street and not behind bars for prior attacks. The incident, which occurred...
Jamie‑Lynn Sigler on Gratitude, Motherhood, and Living With Multiple Sclerosis in Austin
For actress and Austin resident Jamie‑Lynn Sigler, living with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) for more than 25 years has reshaped her life in unexpected ways—most notably, by teaching her gratitude. “I think the biggest surprise for me has been the gratitude I have for it,” Sigler shared during a recent...
Oracle cuts thousands of jobs, prompting questions about Austin’s tech economy
Austin-based tech giant Oracle is laying off thousands of workers, a move first reported by CNBC that’s raising questions about the future of the city’s tech-driven economy.
Texas ranks dead last for housing market heat in new analysis
Five Texas cities landed among the nation’s worst housing markets.
Escape the City: 6 Incredible Hiking Trails Less Than an Hour from Austin
Escape the City: 6 Incredible Hiking Trails Less Than an Hour from Austin You do not need to drive far […] Read more at untamedpursuit.com
Hop-Water Only Brewery “Clear Current Brewing Co.” to Open in South Austin
Austin, TX – Clear Current Brewing Co. has announced they are planning to open a taproom in the new mixed-use development at the intersection of South Congress and Industrial Blvd. The brewery will focus solely on non-alcoholic hop-waters, a niche segment of the beverage industry showing recent growth by appealing to...
What’s new and what’s gone: Austin’s March restaurant openings and closings
From Rainey Street sushi to Bouldin Creek cocktails, here’s what changed in Austin dining in March 2026.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in North Austin: ATCEMS
AUSTIN, Texas - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in North Austin, officials said. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, on April 1, around 2:27 p.m., first responders responded to a report of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle at 9523 N Lamar Blvd. When ATCEMS...
