Texas DPS lawsuit: Jury awards nearly $1.7M to 2 state troopers
AUSTIN, Texas - A federal jury has awarded nearly $1.7 million to two state troopers after finding that the Texas Department of Public Safety racially discriminated against them. The backstory:. The nearly $1.7 million verdict was centered on claims of unequal treatment, retaliation, and a racially hostile work...
AG Paxton investigates three school districts for facilitating student protests against lawful immigration enforcement
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced investigations into three school districts for facilitating and failing to keep students safe and accountable during various student protests against lawful immigration enforcement. The investigations into North East Independent...
Texas Restaurants That Don’t Advertise Because They Don’t Need To
I’ve driven past some of the best meals in Texas without even knowing they existed. No billboards, no radio jingles, no glossy magazine spreads. These restaurants don’t need any of that because their reputation does all the talking. Word spreads fast when the food is this good, and loyal customers become walking...
Texas Coach Blasts Critics, Defends Kim Caldwell After Win Over Tennessee
Following his team's win over No.22 Tennessee, Texas coach Vic Schaefer explains the pressure that comes with coaching at historic programs.
No structural concerns with 290 flyover, TxDOT says after viral photo of ‘crack’ in...
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reassuring the public after a photo went viral on social media showing a supposed “crack” in the flyover connecting U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 in North Austin. A TxDOT spokesperson told KVUE there are no structural concerns...
Windrift Way Turns Crime Scene As Austin Cops Probe Homicide
Austin police say they were called yesterday to the 6700 block of Windrift Way, where officers found a homicide scene that is now under active investigation. A department public information officer has been dispatched, and officials say the time and location of a media briefing are still being worked out. So far,...
The Disappearance of Krislyn Gibson
35 year old Krislyn Gibson was last seen in Austin, Texas on April 2, 2016. She was last seen with Sidney Taylor, whom she had been friends with since high school. On April 1, 2012, Krislyn Gibson attended the Urban Music Festival with her friend, Sidney Taylor. The pair traveled from Houston to Austin for the...
Construction raises voting access concerns at UT Austin as primary elections approach
AUSTIN, Texas — In just a few days, students at UT Austin will join other Texans who are voting in the 2026 primary elections. "I plan to vote as soon as possible," Johnny Abramski said. "We were actually making plans to come here and vote right down there." Abramski...
Social media account helps students find food around Austin
From Tex-Mex cuisine to barbecue ribs, Austin’s food scene continues to grow and evolve. UT students are constantly on the prowl for new food spots, and can easily feel lost in the abundance of options. The Instagram account @the.foodie.patootie vlogs food reviews from all over Austin, allowing students to find food...
Carin León to perform at Sames Auto Arena
Grammy-winning artist Carin León will bring his De Sonora Para El Mundo Tour to the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo this May as part of a multi-city run.
