Austin ISD board to consider 2026–27 academic calendars, including pilot Additional Days School Year...
Austin ISD is proposing an Additional Days School Year (ADSY) calendar for a pilot group of campuses to add instructional opportunities over the summer and on select Saturdays at no cost to families. During the pilot year, ADSY would be implemented at Mendez Middle School and at eight of our campuses with Turnaround...
Man identified by downtown cameras, arrested for January hit and run
The Austin Police Department was able to identify and arrest a January hit-and-run suspect through the city's HALO camera system, according to an affidavit obtained by KXAN.
Popular Texas All-You-Can-Eat Destination Loved By Locals And Visitors
Texas is barbecue. Barbecue is Texas. End of debate. I learned this the hard (and delicious) way at a little-known all-you-can-eat spot where locals nod knowingly and visitors act like they just stumbled into holy ground. Plates piled high with brisket, ribs, and sausage didn’t just tempt me. They...
Stage-Crasher Tries To Propose To Keke Palmer At SXSW, Ends Up Arrested
A surprise proposal briefly shut down Keke Palmer's live show in Austin on Friday, after a man left the audience and dropped to one knee at the foot of the stage during a taping of her podcast, "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer," at SXSW. In front of the crowd at...
3 hospitalized after stabbing on CapMetro bus in South Austin
Three people were hospitalized, including one critically injured, after a stabbing on a Capital Metro bus on South Lamar Boulevard in Austin.
One of Texas’ Best Hole-in-the-Wall Spots Is This Tiny Diner
A national food site just named the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Texas. It’s a tiny diner tucked away in Coleman, and people swear the burgers and breakfast are unforgettable.
The 10 Top Breakfast Spots In Texas For A Perfect Start To The Day
Morning meals hold a special place in daily routines, especially when the food is worth waking up early for. Across Texas, breakfast spots serve everything from fluffy pancakes and buttery biscuits to hearty plates that keep people fueled for the day ahead. Texas diners appreciate a good breakfast, whether it...
12 Texas Pizza Places That Stay Packed Even On Weeknights
Texas is serious about its pizza, and these spots prove it night after night. From crispy Detroit-style pies to wood-fired Neapolitan masterpieces, the Lone Star State has a pizza scene that rivals any city in the country. Whether you’re in Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, or Fort Worth, there’s always...
Watch: Waymo Self-Driving Car Stops Near Train in Austin
A video shows a Waymo driverless car stopping near train tracks in Austin, raising safety questions about autonomous vehicles.
Seasoned Restaurateur Bringing San Diego-Style Tacos to Austin with Tacolada
This April, the vibrant taco universe that is Austin, Texas, will see a new star born. Tacolada, a brand-new concept from Austin-based restaurateur Tony Farmand, will serve up tacos and burritos that are a love letter to SoCal and San Diego flavor. Farmand cut his teeth in the culinary world...

















