Austin TX

When an enormous, blaring fire truck with its emergency lights flashing tries to pull into a hotel driveway, human drivers know the drill: get out of the way immediately. But what happens when the car blocking the road doesn’t have…

Here's how Texas law applies to private poker games and what could put hosts at legal risk.

Texas takes its enchiladas seriously, and the best ones usually come from kitchens that have been doing the same thing for decades. Some of these spots have been rolling tortillas since before your grandparents were born, and they still know exactly how a plate should look and taste. From downtown...

American record holder Shaine Casas has been announced as the new head coach of St. Stephen's Episcopal High School in Austin, Texas. Current photo via St. Stephen's Athletics. St. Stephen’s Episcopal High School in Austin, Texas, has announced the hiring of American record holder Shaine Casas as the head swim coach fo

For Austinite Imad Ahmed it was never really about tacos, it was about having a place where everybody knows your name. “Growing up I used to watch Cheers,” Ahmed told host Mando Rayo on the latest episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast. “There was a bar where everyone knows your name. They're part of your community and

Austin real estate developer Nate Paul's company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on the North Austin shopping center Galleria Oaks on Sept. 1 — the exact day the property was scheduled to be sold at a foreclosure auction. The filing secured a temporary stay that blocked the sale from going forward, marking t

Starting Monday, Travis County will begin construction at the intersection of Old San Antonio Road and Puryear Road near the Hays County line. Crews will add a new westbound to northbound right turn lane and widen the southwest corner to improve safety. Officials warn that the intersection may be closed for up to 180 d

Texas quarterback Arch Manning hasn't been flawless as the Longhorns' starter, but he has defended their home unlike anyone before him.

Lifestyle magazine Southern Living chooses its picks for best new barbecue joints every two years, and three Austin spots have made the new edition of the list — with high rankings. Two Goose Market & Barbecue (No. 2 of 16), Churchrow Tejas BBQ (No. 4), and Parish Barbecue (No. 8) made the cut in Austin, and one more i

A Texas-born hot chicken concept appears to be on the move in Austin. Tumble 22 has quietly listed two new Austin locations on its website: one in the Arboretum area and one on South Lamar, signaling what could be a significant expansion for the brand within its home market. Tumble...