Austin TX

While humans— and their pets — can escape to air-conditioned comfort, Central Texas's extreme heat leaves wild animals vulnerable.

What started as a normal day, working and coming home to rest, turned dark for Anthony Sciancalepore. After coming home from a long work week, he got up from his sofa and noticed his left arm had turned purple.

The Austin Police Department said Claudia Gale Porter died on Friday after she was hit by a vehicle in the 2800 block of Hancock Drive.

The Austin Community College District Board of Trustees said it will join a lawsuit challenging the end of a Texas law that allowed certain undocumented students to get in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities. The 2001 law is known as the Texas Dream Act. “As the publicly elected...

Recently, a robot was seen in the city of Austin, Texas. A lot of questions were raised about who was behind the robot and what exactly it was doing in the state. Now, more videos have appeared of the robot, and wouldn't you know it, it does more than just walk.

(KNUE-FM) Whenever someone claims to have the best steak or any food for that matter in Texas, I always get a little nervous for them. That is a very bold statement especially when we are talking about the importance of a steakhouse in Texas. There are many to choose from:...

Austin has long been a thrifter’s paradise in Texas. But even with the over 100 thrift and vintage stores around, one stands out. Heartening has been operating with a zero-waste goal since founder Kelley Rytlewski created an online directory of local charity donation needs during the pandemic. After she...

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 571 into law on Sunday night, which aims to close every loophole that bad actors might use to gain access to public and private schools. The legislation also expands the state’s authority to investigate allegations of misconduct against contractors and volunteers who work on school...

Ever locked eyes with a 15-foot crocodile from just a few feet away? At Crocodile Encounter in Angleton, Texas, you’ll do just that—and then some. This one-of-a-kind wildlife park is part zoo, part sanctuary, and all-out adventure. It’s the kind of place that surprises you: tucked away on a quiet country road but packed with the kind of up-close animal interactions that feel straight out of the Amazon.

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a world where relaxation reigns and stress melts away like butter on hot stone, Spa Castle in Carrollton, Texas, is your golden ticket. Think of it as a luxury vacation—without the airfare—where bubbling hot tubs, steamy saunas, and rooftop pools await at every turn.