Austin police seek two women in theft of Rolex and iPhone downtown
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are searching for two women suspected of stealing a Rolex watch and iPhone from a man in downtown Austin and transferring thousands of dollars from his accounts. The theft occurred around 1 a.m. on Oct. 18 in the 200 block of Lavaca Street, police...
Waymo Proves AI and Texans Can’t Drive: ‘Just Adjusting To Fit in With the...
We often think that technology is here to make our lives easier, and in a way, it is. Many devices and appliances make many mundane tasks a thing of the past. However, there are some tasks, such as driving, that we should not leave to technology just yet. As you may or may not know, Austin, Texas, has a reputation...
Austin metro home value dip among largest in the US, Zillow says
The Austin metro area is seeing one of the steepest home value declines in the country, according to a recent Zillow analysis.
Another semiconductor facility being built in Texas, this time at UT Austin
(The Center Square) – Another semiconductor facility is being built in Texas, this time, a quantum-enhanced semiconductor metrology facility at the University of Texas-Austin. A $4.8 million, taxpayer-funded Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant has been awarded to the Texas Quantum Institute at The University of...
Texas doctors warn against using ChatGPT as a self-diagnostic tool
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas physicians say a rising number of patients are turning to ChatGPT for healthcare advice, and depending on how they're using it, the technology can either help or hinder their care. What they're saying: — "We've seen an increase in the number of people that are using,...
Austin-Travis County EMS crews deliver baby in ambulance
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Travis County EMS crews delivered a baby Tuesday morning when the mother began crowning during transport, officials said. Clinical Specialist Sam Yarrington and Medic Alyssa Dick of Medic 38 were transporting a woman in labor with Austin Fire Department Engine 26 firefighters assisting when the...
Texas leaders confront rising antisemitism in state, Central TX amid global tragedy
AUSTIN, Texas — In the wake of a deadly mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives during a Hanukkah celebration, voices within Texas's Jewish community are speaking out against antisemitism. Jackie Nirenberg of the Anti-Defamation League emphasized the importance of community involvement in...
Southbound MoPac near US 183 reopens after fatal crash
Emergency responders shut down all lanes of southbound MoPac Expressway around 9:26 a.m. Tuesday.
Texans say Waymo cars are camping out, blocking streets in Austin and Houston
Several Austin and Houston residents took to social media with complaints of Waymo cars camped out on their neighborhood streets.
Left turn crashes see dramatic drop at some Austin intersections after Vision Zero pilot...
AUSTIN, Texas — City of Austin officials say fewer people are being hurt by cars making left turns at more than a dozen intersections. On Monday, Austin Transportation and Public Works (TPW) released results from a pilot program launched a year-and-a-half earlier. They showed a 46% drop in left-turn crashes involving...

















