Moving To Austin, Texas? 11 Best Places to Live in Austin, Texas (2025)
Austin, Texas is booming—and for good reason. With its thriving job market, tech scene, and unique mix of urban culture and outdoor beauty, it’s become one of the most desirable cities in the U.S. If you’re moving to Austin, Texas in 2025, one of your biggest questions will...
Social media influencer ‘Liver King’ arrested in Austin
The Austin Police Department has arrested Brian Johnson, known online as the social media influencer "Liver King," according to Travis County Jail records.
Keeping children with autism safe when having fun in the water
Autism Speaks has valuable information on teaching children with autism how to swim. -- Rich Segal
Pooja Sethi to run for Texas House seat held by Vikki Goodwin
Pooja Sethi, former chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, officially declared Tuesday that she is running for one of Austin's seats in the Texas House of Representatives.
Austin man arrested, accused of smuggling Honduran man wanted for attempted murder
An Austin man was arrested in Maverick County for human smuggling after a traffic stop. His passenger was identified as a Honduran national wanted for attempted murder, domestic assault, and child abuse in Colorado. The passenger, Juan Carlos Rivera Garcia, also had a history of illegal entry and a prior...
Weird Law: Why it’s Illegal to Stack Rocks in Texas
I've seen stacks of rocks while hiking outside of Austin, TX, but I didn't realize that there could be legal ramifications for stacking rocks in Texas. Perhaps you've seen stacks, too. Have you ever seen a stack of rocks while on a hike? Not a natural pile, but a man-made...
Insect Invasion: 5 Texas Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
In recent years, Texas has experienced a dramatic surge in bed bug infestations, with several major cities struggling to contain the rapid spread of these resilient pests. While some sources highlight six cities, the following five Texas cities—Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin—are especially...
Austin dispensaries are relieved by the THC ban bill veto
AUSTIN, Texas — Dispensaries in Austin are breathing a sigh of relief after Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that aimed to ban THC products across the state. Although they said this is a positive step for the Texas Hemp Industry, dispensaries across Austin agree there needs to be more regulations on these products.
Gun violence prevention summit in Austin
The fourth annual Gun Violence Prevention Summit in East Austin heard conversations about gun violence and how to prevent it on Monday,
CapMetro Rail service resumes after Tuesday morning incident
CapMetro Rail service between its Crestview and Downtown stations has been "disrupted," according to a social media post from the mass transit agency Tuesday morning.