A Teen Called 911. Austin Police Shot Him in a Playground
At 3:51 a.m. a 17-year-old in crisis sat on a playground wall; three officers arrived and opened fire. The object in his waistband was a water bottle.
Austin ISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle school students after feedback
Austin ISD will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students for the 2026-27 school year after community feedback. High school transportation hubs will remain in place.
From Early Morning Pancakes To Late Night Comfort Food, This Texas Café Never Misses...
Pancakes at sunrise. Burgers at midnight. And a steady stream of regulars filling the tables in between. That is the rhythm of this Texas café. It does not matter what time you walk in, the coffee is hot, the food is fresh, and the kitchen is ready. The menu is packed with comfort food classics, things you actually wan
The unexpected bat show rivaling Texas’ top attractions
Want to watch Mexican free-tailed bats without the Austin or San Antonio crowds? Then head to this part of Texas.
Seafood restaurant shutters as downtown Austin evolves post-pandemic
An Austin restaurant owner feels a changing downtown dried up business for his seafood spot.
Mass layoffs sweep Texas TV and radio stations—here’s who was let go
The cuts affected broadcasters in multiple Texas markets.
Austin Tex-Mex history: Three local institutions still thriving
Jim Duncan is on a roll! For more than a year, we’ve adapted this retired city planner’s sterling research and reporting about Austin businesses. Yet his series on Tex-Mex restaurants has struck the deepest chord in this city where Mexican food is revered. This week, we examine four more such histories, in anticipation
Texas home to hottest ZIP codes in America — including these near Austin
It's scorching hot in Texas — and we're not just talking about the heat.
Interim Round Rock ISD police chief leaves department
After former Round Rock ISD Police Chief Ryan Urrutia left the district earlier this year, the school district's police department has now lost its interim police chief as well, KXAN confirmed.
City adjusts signal timing after Riverside Drive crashes
Residents near Riverside Drive and I-35 reported multiple vehicle crashes during a recent weekend of heavy construction. While TxDOT maintains that existing signage meets standards, the City of Austin adjusted signal timings on August 4th following increased congestion. Long-term projects, including the I-35 overhaul a
