First Look: Persian Hospitality at Roya
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...
Austin ousts top IT officials as part of ongoing internal review
The city confirmed multiple technology officials were terminated as part of an ongoing review unrelated to security threats.
Sneak peek at the Waterloo Greenway Confluence
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...
Austin Siblings Inherited Their Childhood Home—but Couldn’t Afford the $48K Property Tax Bill
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.
🚰 Stage 2 Watering Restrictions Now in Effect for West Travis County
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 rally in downtown Austin as part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests
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.
Beloved Texas Club Duett’s to Close After Final Celebration
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...
Hoover’s Cooking, A Pillar Of Austin Dining, Will Close After Nearly 30 Years
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...
Louisiana man arrested, charged in connection to 2024 deadly NE Austin shooting
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.
Payroll system error caused city of Austin to overpay employees by $1.4M
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...
