Austin TX

The city of Austin is nearing a deal to buy land that will serve as a homeless resource center near the corner of I-35 and East Oltorf Street, leading to pushback among nearby residents. Why it matters: A likely tenant is Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center , which has drawn a lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton...

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The La Frontera shopping center in Round Rock had a rather unusual shopper last week…a porcupine. Round Rock police say this was first reported as a raccoon sighting, but it turned out to be a porcupine hiding in the bushes outside the La Frontera shopping center on La Frontera Boulevard.

AUSTIN, Texas - One of the suspects charged in connection with the Round Rock Juneteenth celebration shooting could be released from jail. On June 15, 2024, two people were killed, and 14 others were injured at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. What we know:. Ricky Thompson III was charged...

A Texas woman is sending shockwaves through Austin after going public with alarming allegations about one of the city’s popular smoothie spots. Her viral TikTok video claims that a location in The Domain outdoor mall has been dealing with an ongoing pest problem so severe, it’s reportedly left employees disgusted and...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A new burn ban has been issued for unincorporated parts of Travis County because of dry conditions, officials announced Tuesday. The Travis County Commissioners Court approved the ban, which will remain in place through Oct. 21 unless modified or lifted earlier by the county judge or fire...

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin is the best public university in the state, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The 2026 rankings put UT at the top for public universities in Texas and at No. 7 among public universities in the U.S. The university comes in at No. 30 nationally...

Happy Slice Pizza is slated to open in late October 2025, serving healthier pizza options to the community. (Courtesy Jason Carrier) Restaurant owners Forrest Higdon and Jason Carrier are collaborating to open Happy Slice Pizza in late October. Meet the owners. Carrier owns Mama Betty’s Tex-Mex, which opened on...

The hybrid bird is the product of two species whose habitat ranges began to overlap a few decades ago, potentially due to climate change, researchers said.

Laredo attorney Ronald Rodriguez, known for landmark verdicts, is set to teach UT Law’s first-ever personal-injury trial law course this fall using his textbook.

The city continues to provide resources and training tools to ensure staff and vendors who work with the city can recognize when those experiencing homelessness are "at risk of human trafficking."