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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...

The South is about to lose some of its best soul food. Chef Hoover Alexander will close his legendary Austin restaurant, Hoover’s Cooking, on May 31, after an almost 30-year run. The restaurant will transition away from full-service operations, but it’s not the end for Alexander. He plans to offer a smaller menu and...

AUSTIN, Texas - A Louisiana man was arrested and charged in connection to a deadly Northeast Austin shooting in 2024. Catrailon Trevarius Jarrell, 21, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was arrested and charged with murder in connection to a shooting that happened at Bartholomew Park in Austin on April 17, 2024.

AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin is working to recover $1.4 million after a system error caused the city to overpay hundreds of employees. A city spokesperson told KVUE on Friday that the error in the city's payroll system caused 675 employees to be overpaid for their March 13 paychecks. According to a report from...

Marburger Farm is a nearly 30-year-old antique and vintage show that has grown exponentially over its years and continually works to pay homage to the history that brings it together twice a year.

AUSTIN, Texas — A suspect wanted in connection with a deadly 2024 shooting at an East Austin park has been arrested in Louisiana, authorities said. The U.S. Marshals Service said Catrailon Trevarius Jarrell, 21, of Baton Rouge, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with murder in the April 17, 2024, shooting...