Woman arrested in hit-and-run death of pedestrian on downtown Austin I-35 service road
AUSTIN, Texas — A woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on the downtown Austin I-35 service road last Friday, police said. Martha Maria Flores, 34, was identified as the suspect and booked into the Travis County Jail on Monday, June 15, according to the Austin Police De
Extreme heat warning in Texas. Here’s how hot it will get
Texans dealing with lingering flood impacts from former Tropical Storm Arthur may soon have another concern: dangerous heat. Feels-like temperatures are expected to soar up to 120 degrees in parts of Texas on Thursday, June 18, triggering extreme heat warnings and advisories in several parts of the state, according to
For preservers of lynching history in the US, Juneteenth is a religious reckoning
(RNS) — The Equal Justice Initiative’s Bryan Stevenson says confronting America’s lynching history is a matter of faith that demands truth-telling and repentance — especially on America’s most recently recognized national holiday.
Austin employee accused of working for city, state, audit says
The report claimed it received multiple complaints that Marie Joelle Dan, an APH financial analyst, worked full-time for both the city and the state.
Indoor National members-only golf club is now open in Northwest Austin
Members can bring guests to the space, hosting up to four total people per bay, according to the Indoor National website. (Courtesy Indoor National) A new private indoor golf club, owned by Craig Holmes, is now open offering 24/7 access to members and guests. The features. Indoor National is self-service...
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on South Congress Tuesday night
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are working to identify a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle on South Congress Tuesday night. Officers responded to a motor vehicle and pedestrian collision just south of Sheraton Avenue at 10:22 p.m. APD and Austin Fire Department personnel attempted life-saving measures...
Texas is pulling off what Patty Gasso could only dream of in softball transfer...
Texas head coach Mike White and the Texas Longhorns have dominated the transfer portal, greatly outperforming Patty Gasso and the Oklahoma Sooners.
New World screwworm is no stranger to Texas. UT professor shines light on pest’s...
TEXAS — After decades of being eradicated in the United States, the New World screwworm (NWS) has returned to Texas. According to a dashboard from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, there are at least 11 active cases in the United States: 10 in Texas and one in New M
Critter Stop Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Texan and Oklahoman Students
Critter Stop, a wildlife removal and pest control company, has announced the winners of its Best in the West Scholarship, designed to help students from Texas and Oklahoma pursue higher education. Wildlife removal and pest control company Critter Stop has selected the winners of its Best in the West Scholarship. The in
Hays County deputies seek information on stolen utility vehicle
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a utility vehicle stolen from a business in Buda earlier this month. According to the sheriff's office, an unidentified suspect or suspects stole a 2022 Club Car XRT 1550 SE utility task vehicle from US Foods on Firecracker Drive at approximat
