Google’s $25M project signals changes at its long-vacant Austin tower
The tower has been mostly vacant for the past four years.
More than 170 Texas schools faced closure in recent years. Many were not failing
More than 170 public and charter school campuses across Texas have closed — or are being considered for closure — since the 2023-24 school year, according to an analysis by the nonprofit Our Schools Our Democracy.
Churchrow Tejas BBQ Makes Barbecue Feel Easy
Like most Austinites, I tend to stay on my side of the river. I know, I know. South Austin has plenty of incredible restaurants, but traffic makes me irrationally cranky. So while I happily devoured Valentina’s Tex-Mex BBQ’s famous Real Deal Holyfield breakfast taco anytime someone brought a bag into the office, I rare
Sheriff’s office: 2 dead after military helicopter crash north of Austin
The crash sparked a grass fire in Bell County and shut down a nearby roadway. Here's what we know.
Korean bakery Paris Baguette opens first Georgetown location
The French-inspired Korean bakery café Paris Baguette is making its Georgetown debut. The shop at 1314 W. University Ave. will open August 14. Paris Baguette has two existing locations in the Austin area and many more worldwide. By 2030, the chain plans to have 1,000 locations across the United States and Canada. Despi
Nexgen Spa & Nails to Open Second Location in Pflugerville
A locally rooted nail and spa concept that has been part of the Hutto community for nearly a decade is expanding to Pflugerville. According to public filings, Nexgen Spa & Nails plans to open at 17713 N. SH 130, Service Road NB, Suite 100, within Pflugerville Retail Center Building 1.
Texas DPS confirms fatal shooting in Austin after pursuit of stolen Fort Worth ambulance
Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin after an ambulance stolen in North Texas led to a pursuit and shooting in Austin.
Las Manitas, El Gallo and Mi Madre’s: Austin Tex-Mex history
As we approach Hispanic Heritage Month, we count down the last few Tex-Mex installments as part of the “Jim Duncan’s Austin” series. So far, we’ve adapted more than 30 of his business histories about Mexican food restaurants in Austin, and we’ll bring them all together in September. — Michael Barnes.
One rain chance may briefly end our 100º streak
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Today marked our 16th triple digit day of the year in Austin and our 11th in a row. The longest triple digit streak was 45 straight days at or above 100º in 2023. Tonight will be mostly clear until some patchy low clouds arrive by...
Austin home sales are on the rise as prices stabilize, new report says
Austin's housing market is unlocking "positive momentum" this summer with a sharp rise in July home sales and steady prices, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report. Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of Realtors reported that residential home sales in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA (metropolitan statis
