UT Austin issues cease and desist order to fraternity following wrongful death lawsuit
The University of Texas at Austin has delivered a cease and desist notice to one of its fraternities following a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed a Houston-area UT student died by suicide after being subjected to horrific hazing.
APD: ‘No immediate concern’ for 24-year-old woman previously reported missing
The Austin Police Department "confirmed information" on the whereabouts of a 24-year-old woman who was previously reported missing and "determined there is no immediate concern for her safety" Monday.
Thanksgiving 2025: Austin-area restaurants that will be open for the holiday
Thanksgiving is on Nov. 27 and for those who don’t plan to cook this holiday, there are plenty of restaurants that will be open. Here’s a look at what restaurants will be open and closed Thanksgiving Day. Hours may vary by location, so customers are encouraged to call...
Austin’s parks lose $5.2 million in new city budget
Some Austin city departments are figuring out what to do next after having their budgets slashed. On Thursday, the Austin City Council approved the amended budget for the next fiscal year. The city had to revise the budget after voters rejected Proposition Q, which would have generated $110 million each year.
Austin real estate broker arrested in affluent drug ring involvement
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin commercial real estate broker, Justin Bayne, is facing charges for his involvement in a high-profile drug ring. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) revealed that Bayne was both a buyer and facilitator for Uthman "Tobi" Salisu's cocaine operation. Salisu, a Nigerian national,...
An East Side story: New mural honors Austin’s oldest standing Black-owned barbershop
Pink and orange hues set the backdrop of a mural featuring the couple who opened Ideal Barber Shop in East Austin in 1948. On the other side of that wall, the couple’s grandson now works the chair his grandfather once claimed. Leonard F. Hill's shop is the oldest Black-owned...
1 dead, 1 charged with intoxication manslaughter after crash involving Oncor workers
A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault after he hit an Oncor truck and killed one worker Sunday evening.
Austin weather: Marginal risk for severe storms Sunday night
AUSTIN - Central Texas is set for a quiet, cloudier Sunday before the threat of strong to severe storms arrives late tonight and continues through Monday. A low-pressure system tracking to the east is expected to bring wet weather to the area. Temperatures across the region were in the 50s Sunday morning, with highs...
Hays County Jury Sentences Man to 15 Years for Intoxication Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault...
A Hays County jury has imposed a 15-year sentence on Royce Robison, 26, for intoxication manslaughter, the Hays County Criminal District Attorney's office announced. Robison was found guilty of causing a deadly crash while under the influence, which resulted in the death of 58-year-old Crisanta Cazares and serious...
Bowls on 183: Everbowl Brings First Austin Outpost to Anderson Mill
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Far Northwest Austinites just got a fresh option: Everbowl has opened its first Austin city‑limits location in Anderson Mill, bringing build‑your‑own superfood bowls and smoothies to 13429 N US Highway 183, Suite 110. The California‑born brand’s arrival...

















