Austin TX

Even Bob Odenkirk couldn’t resist Texas tacos. The ‘Breaking Bad’ star made not one—but two—visits to this Austin taqueria.

Santos Briseno, who said he has been homeless for three years, carries hot drinks from the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center back to his tent at a nearby car wash during extreme cold on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Overnight temperatures fell into the teens. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman. The Austin City Council...

Foodie + Tina, the omakase project from Austin chefs Becca Seiler and Spencer Brown, is trading its tucked-away garden setting for the bustle of South Lamar with a new takeaway sushi counter. The compact, 800-square-foot spot is set to offer omakase boxes, rice bowls, and hand rolls, plus a small standing bar and...

Roya, which means “dream” or “vision” in Farsi, is an apt name for a business that was literally years in the making. After beginning to serve Persian food as a series of pop-ups in 2018, Amir Hajimaleki and his brother Ali have officially achieved their mission of highlighting Persian culture and cuisine with their...

The city confirmed multiple technology officials were terminated as part of an ongoing review unrelated to security threats.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ahead of the official grand opening on June 6, KXAN got a sneak peek at the progress of the Waterloo Greenway Confluence. Construction on the outdoor space has restored creek side trails, made new connections and improved public spaces along Waller Creek. The Waterloo Greenway is...

They inherited a piece of East Austin. Then, a $48,000 property tax bill proved how hard it is to keep a family legacy in a booming city.

The West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) has moved to Stage 2 watering restrictions starting March 27, 2026, to help preserve water and prevent further outages. Residents may use irrigation systems only one day per week, during 6–10 a.m. or 7–10 p.m., based on the last digit of their street address:

Thousands gathered in downtown Austin Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest movement. Demonstrators voiced concerns about federal policies and said they plan to continue organizing beyond this weekend’s rally.

One of the newer, but highly-beloved music clubs in Central Texas is having to abruptly close due to financial constraints. The business isn’t historic, but the building it occupies is, and the club was opened to bring some culture and night life to the small town of Martindale (pop. 1,200). Duett’s Texas Club has...