Austin Mourns 44th Traffic Fatality of the Year: Pedestrian Killed on Menchaca Road
The streets of Austin bore witness to a somber scene on Wednesday night as the city recorded its 44th fatal crash of the year. At approximately 9:48 p.m., officers from the Austin Police Department arrived at the 11100 block of Menchaca Road to find a pedestrian, identified as Nolen Peranton, struck by a motor...
Traffic Resumes on I-35 in North Austin Following Collision, Injured Individual Hospitalized
Following a collision on Interstate 35 that occurred Thursday afternoon, traffic is now flowing regularly after a temporary disruption in the North Austin area. The southbound lanes of I-35 had been closed due to the incident, which involved a truck and a sedan in a grisly embrace of metal near the Berrywood ramp....
Detectives investigate overnight homicide in southeast Austin
The Austin Police Department said it was investigating a homicide after a man was found with “obvious trauma” outside of a gas station in southeast Austin overnight.
It’s Beautiful, Here’s The Oldest Standing Mansion In Texas
If you love history, architecture, and Texas I've got something here that may have you lose your freaking mind. The Seaquist House, located west of Austin, TX, is the oldest standing mansion in the Lone Star State, and she's a real beaut. The home has a rich history and in...
Texas History Highlights: Faith, Juneteenth, Springs, Mansfield & Battleship
This week, the Think Texas newsletter explores a museum exhibit about faith and the American West in Austin; the meanings of Juneteenth at an archaeological site in Brazoria County; restored historic mineral springs in Gonzales; the Texas roots of Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield; a tour of the iconic Battleship Texas.
7 Enormous Thrift Stores In Texas That Are Totally Worth The Road Trip
Looking for massive thrift stores in Texas that are worth the drive?. These 7 treasure-filled wonderlands offer amazing bargains and unexpected finds!. 1. Family Thrift Center (Houston) Have you ever walked into a thrift store and felt like you needed a map?. Family Thrift Center in Houston is that kind...
Locals rejoice as rain revives beloved lake following worrisome drought: ‘We have more shoreline...
"It's never been this low." Locals rejoice as rain revives beloved lake following worrisome drought: 'We have more shoreline to actually go swimming and fish' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Travis County Deputies Investigate Shooting in Hornsby Bend, Suspects at Large
Deputies from the Travis County Sheriff's Office are actively investigating a shooting that transpired this Thursday afternoon near Hornsby Bend in eastern Travis County, with suspects still unaccounted for following the incident. The sheriff's office received reports of gunshots around 12:40 p.m., shortly after a...
Austin Home Prices Down in May
Home prices are down, active inventory are growing, and time-on-market is extending in the Live Music Capital of the World.
Kendra Scott x SunLife Organics launches a limited-edition “Paradise Glow” smoothie
National Smoothie Day has Kendra Scott collaborating with SunLife Organics to create a limited-edition tropical treat. On Saturday, smoothie fans got their first taste of "Paradise Glow" at the SunLife Organics at 1011 South Congress Avenue. It features some of Kendra's favorite smoothie ingredients such as mango,...