Officials issue warning after locals spot unexpected wild animals in major city: ‘Make noise,...
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6 Understated Steakhouses In Texas That Focus On The Food, Not The Flash
When it comes to steakhouses in Texas, the best ones aren’t always the flashiest. While some spots dazzle with fancy decor and celebrity chefs, the true gems are often those unassuming places where the star of the show is what’s on your plate. I’ve spent years hunting down...
AISD to Provide Free Meals for All Students at 76 Schools (En español)
For the 2025–26 school year, Austin ISD will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students at 76 campuses through the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program (schools are listed below). The CEP is a federal meal service option that allows schools in qualifying low-income areas to serve...
Austin jewelry powerhouse opens first-ever store in San Antonio
Currently, the store is only available in 3 cities worldwide.
Austin app helps homeless find resources in real time
The city of Austin has launched a new mobile app aimed at connecting people experiencing homelessness with vital services in real time.
8 Austin Pride events fabulously supporting the local community
Austin Pride Month has just begun, and locals are is ready to continue celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities. Among the rainbow-colored flags and cocktails, it may be difficult to sort through which events truly align with what Pride Month stands for. But there are plenty of happenings around Austin that directly give...
A Joyful Reunion For Taylor And His Lost Dog Noodles
After a heartbreaking week of searching, Austin-based food blogger Taylor Hannon has finally been reunited with his beloved dog, Noodles. The ordeal began the morning of July 25 when Hannon’s car was stolen with Noodles still inside. The incident occurred as he packed for a road trip. The car was located the...
Austin police arrest suspect in fatal I-35 stabbing
AUSTIN, Texas — A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning near I-35 in downtown Austin. Austin police officers responded to a call at approximately 3:20 a.m. Saturday reporting someone bleeding at the intersection of North IH 35 Southbound frontage...
Man found dead in a Manor field, no foul play suspected
MANOR, Texas — Police are investigating after a man was found dead face down in a field Wednesday morning in Manor. The Manor Police Department responded to the 13500 block of Cuchillo Path to reports of a deceased person. Upon arrival, officers found the body later identified as 36-year-old...
Perseid meteor shower peaks next week; meteor ‘storm’ on the way
The Perseids meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12-13, with up to 60 meteors per hour visible, although the view will be slightly obstructed by the full moon on August 9, and the next opportunity to see a meteor shower of this magnitude will be in 2028.
