‘Armadillo Man’ tells the story of Jim Franklin, the ‘original person who made Austin...
A framed poster featuring an intricately drawn armadillo hangs in an apartment overlooking Lady Bird Lake. That armadillo was one of many that launched Jim Franklin to fame in Austin. He's now the subject of a documentary premiering Friday at Austin Film Festival. Austin filmmaker Emil Lozada led a 12-member...
HEB announces $5M donation to Feeding Texas, $1M to Meals on Wheels
Texas grocer HEB announced Friday afternoon that it would commit to donate $6 million to food insecurity relief in Central Texas.
City, state prepare for severe weather
When severe weather is forecasted, many city and state agencies jump into action.
Clearing homeless encampments in Austin draws criticism and concern
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin woman is pointing fingers at the city of Austin and Austin Police for how they're handling cleanup efforts at homeless encampments. City crews have been making their rounds clearing out homeless encampments across the city as part of an initiative launched this week to relocate people before...
APD identifies motorcyclist in fatal south Austin crash
A 34-year-old man was identified Wednesday in a fatal motorcycle-vehicle crash that happened over the weekend in south Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Trunk or treats and rodeos: 27 events to check out Oct. 24-26 in Austin...
Viva la Vida will feature local vendors, traditional food and more to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. (Courtesy Mexic-Arte Museum) From making ears for Halloween costumes and celebrating Día De Los Muertos to enjoying armadillo races and trick-or-treating, community members in Austin and beyond have a variety of events...
Paxton investigating ‘Love Austin’ group, housing nonprofit over Prop Q fundraising
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday that he will be investigating "multiple organizations regarding a potentially illegal fundraising scheme designed to pass Proposition Q (“Prop Q”)."
20 Texas Mexican Restaurants Where The Chips And Salsa Steal The Show
Walking into a Texas Mexican restaurant means you’re about to experience something magical before you even order your meal. I’m talking about those warm, crispy tortilla chips paired with fresh salsa that arrives at your table within seconds. When the chips and salsa are incredible, you know the...
Debris, lawsuit, and lingering damage: questions remain six months after house explosion
AUSTIN, Texas — Six months after a house exploded on Double Spur Loop in northwest Austin, the debris remains in place — fenced off and uncollected — as legal and insurance battles delay cleanup and accountability. The explosion, which occurred when the home’s new owner flipped a...
APD: 1 person injured in shooting on Gunter Street
One person was injured after a reported shooting that happened in east Austin Thursday, according to the Austin Police Department.
