Bed Bath & Beyond returns to Austin via Container Store merger
Bed Bath & Beyond is making a Austin comeback — well, sort of. The Container Store is merging 98 of its nationwide stores with the once-mighty home goods chain, including the location at 9629 Research Blvd. On April 6, Bed Bath & Beyond entered into a merger agreement to...
WATCH: Masked thieves wielding hammers hit jewelry store in what expert calls ‘mob-style’ heist
Video captured a group of alleged thieves fleeing a Texas outlet following a jewelry heist that one expert called “mob-style.”. On Tuesday at around 12:47 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress at Marc Robinson Jewelers at the Round Rock Premium Outlets, an outdoor shopping mall near Austin, police said.
Austin 3-1-1 Expands Access with New Mobile App, Making City Services Easier Than Ever!
In a city that thrives on connection, staying informed and accessing city services just got easier thanks to Austin 3-1-1. On We Are Austin, Sierra Waggoner welcomed Marisa Campbell to break down how the city’s non-emergency service line is evolving—and how a new mobile app is helping residents get support faster and more efficiently.
City says county judge tried ‘disingenuous gambit’ in property fight
San Marcos and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra are in a legal battle over a building Becerra owns that sits partially on city property.
Cargo train derails in downtown Austin Thursday morning, no injuries reported
Austin Police officers responded to assist with a cargo train derailment Thursday morning in downtown Austin.
Investigation underway following deadly house fire in southern Travis County
AUSTIN, Texas — An investigation is underway after a deadly house fire Thursday in southern Travis County. The fire happened at a home in the Chappell Hill neighborhood, off Joy Street, at around 12:39 p.m. The Austin Fire Department (AFD) said one person died in the incident. Officials with...
Abbott tells Texas cities to work with ICE or lose millions in grants
“I don’t want to lose that grant money," Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said. “And I believe we are in compliance.”
Two Houston men arrested for return fraud retail theft in Kyle
KYLE, Texas — Two men from Houston were arrested by Kyle police last Thursday in connection to multiple retail fraud cases. Douglas Christopher and Troy Conway, both 32, are accused of using a serial number switching scheme to commit return fraud. Police have linked the two men with to...
Nearly $90M needed for these aging, dilapidated bridges in Austin
Officials said increased funding is needed to "avoid load limits or possible closures" of the impacted infrastructure.
Deconstructing Austin: 2026 Homes Tour Celebrates History Across the City
“Worth the wait!” a woman called to me reassuringly while I stood in line to wander through a Craftsman bungalow in Travis Heights. Once inside, admiring repurposed shiplap and curved furniture, I couldn’t help but agree with her. The residences on Preservation Austin’s 2026 Homes Tour have had no problem waiting for their moment in the spotlight, carefully tended to by historically minded stewards...
