APD investigating break-in at Habana Restaurant on South Congress
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are investigating a break-in at a Cuban restaurant on South Congress that occurred last week. Police say that officers responded to a burglary call at approximately 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Habana Restaurant, located at 2728 S. Congress Ave. Police say that...
Robomart RM5 Autonomous Robot Launches $3 Grocery Delivery in Austin
Robomart RM5 Autonomous Robot Launches $3 Grocery Delivery in Austin. In a bold move to disrupt the food delivery sector, Robomart has unveiled its latest innovation: the RM5 autonomous delivery robot. Designed to bring a mini-grocery store directly to consumers’ doorsteps, this self-driving vehicle promises to slash...
Austin ISD says it will not display Ten Commandments in classrooms after court ruling
The Austin Independent School District will not display the Ten Commandments after an injunction was filed by a district judge last week, according to a statement provided by the district to KXAN.
Austin sees traffic safety boost with increase in roundabouts
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin drivers have seen more roundabouts on city streets in recent years as transportation officials continue efforts to improve traffic safety and efficiency. The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) said the city currently has 47 roundabouts, with two more planned for...
LIVE: RFK Jr. to visit Texas, celebrate signing of MAHA legislation with Abbott
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will celebrate the passage of the 'Make America Healthy Again' legislation in Austin, which targets chronic physical and mental health conditions, and hold a roundtable about rural healthcare in Texas.
Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service Area in Austin Ahead of Public Launch
Tesla has massively expanded the service area of its Robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas, growing its geofence to approximately 171 square miles. This marks the third geofence expansion in Austin since Tesla launched its Robotaxi program there just over two months ago. The autonomous ride-hailing service originally...
Abbott works to undo voter registration bill he signed two months ago
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — When Gov. Greg Abbott added “legislation to prohibit same day voter registration in Texas,” to the second special session call on Monday evening, even Austin insiders were confused. “Don’t be fooled,” State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin, wrote. “There is no same-day voter registration in Texas.” As...
New details released on man accused of breaking-into Austin Pets Alive!
AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested after being accused of breaking into Austin Pets Alive!, resulting in the death of one dog and the injuries of five others. "It's very scary," said Stephanie Bilbro. "It's definitely something that you don't imagine will ever happen," said Director of Shelter Operations at Austin...
2 Austin companies make final list in H-E-B’s search for next big thing
It's time to update your grocery list. After spending months assessing hours of video submissions, Texas grocer H-E-B has narrowed down the finalists for the annual Quest for Texas Best competition. Ten innovative Texas entrepreneurs were chosen from 370 entries from 150 Lone Star cities, including two in Austin....
‘I hope they get what’s coming to them:’ Safe stolen from South Congress restaurant
T.J. Williams said he and his family have owned Habana Restaurant on South Congress for 25 years. So when police called him in the middle of the night last week about a burglary - it hit hard.
