Waymo pauses robotaxi operations across major Texas cities
Waymo temporarily suspends autonomous robotaxi services in Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio due to severe flooding incidents and extreme weather.
Man dies after being struck by tree hit by lightning in Austin; community now...
AUSTIN, Texas - New details have been released about a man killed after a tree struck by lightning fell on him during last week’s storms. Friends describe Kirk Foyle as "The mayor of Barton Springs." They say he was a familiar face at businesses all along South Lamar, someone who brought people together through his lov
Obscene hot mic moment interrupts ESPN’s broadcast of Arizona State-Texas softball tournament game
Someone whispered vulgar comments into a hot mic during ESPN's nationally televised softball game between Arizona State and Texas on Sunday in Austin.
South Austin On Edge As APD Swat Teams Swarm William Cannon
A heavy police presence moved into South Austin on Monday, May 25, 2026, as officers responded to a SWAT situation near the 2100 block of West William Cannon Drive. Tactical vehicles and armed officers lined the area while police worked to secure the scene. Early on, authorities said it was still unclear how many peopl
Amid major development surge in Austin, city makes 50-acre parkland promise
The latest land acquisition could one day tie into a more than 200-acre metropolitan park.
Texas’ top restaurants and chefs crowned at the 2026 Tastemaker Awards
After months of hard work and culinary determination, CultureMap has completed its statewide journey to honor the best chefs, restaurants, and more with the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. The series kicked off April 9 with our Austin Tastemaker Awards at Distribution Hall, then we moved to Houston on April 16...
Texas’ No.1 BBQ joint is serving a Michelin-worthy burger for just $10
In this economy, it's the most bang for your buck.
Illegal Alien Accused of Shooting at Random Homes, Firefighters, Vehicles Across Austin, Texas
An illegal alien is among three suspects accused of carrying out multiple random shootings across Austin, Texas, police reveal. Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, a 17-year-old illegal alien against whom Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer, was arrested by the Austin Police Department this month an
Texas Game Wardens Uncover Poaching Spree Resulting in 74 Charges Against Hunter
A Texas man has been arrested for illegally killing at least 13 white-tailed deer, resulting in at least 74 charges against him.
Texas Softball Heads to Women’s College World Series After Austin Super Regional Win
The Texas Longhorns take game three of the Austin Super Regional over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

















