Man who killed two in Hays CISD bus accident receives 18 years
BASTROP — More than a year after a Hays CISD bus was involved in a major accident, leaving its community shattered, Jerry Hernandez, 44, was sentenced to 18 years in the Texas Department of Crimi
City of Austin not renewing ARCH contract with nonprofit Urban Alchemy
AUSTIN, Texas - The City of Austin's Homeless Strategy Office will not be renewing Urban Alchemy's contract. Oregon Drivers: Compare Top Car Insurance Options NowQuickly compare top insurers and see how much you could save on your auto insurance. Compare quotes side by side and stop overpaying with this simple...
Austin restaurant brings Indian-Texas fusion to East 11th District
AUSTIN, Texas — A new restaurant in Austin’s East 11th District is bringing fresh flavors to the neighborhood. Electric Gravy blends the warmth of traditional Indian cuisine with the flair of Texas comfort food. The restaurant's founders want it to become your go-to neighborhood eatery. Electric Gravy is...
Chinese Nationals Suing Over Right To Own Property In Texas
Three Chinese nationals are legally challenging a new state law that blocks them and others from hostile foreign countries from buying land in Texas. The bill became law on September 1. According to the class-action lawsuit filed in Austin, the law stigmatizes those communities. It casts a cloud of suspicion over...
Massive 99-acre development set to reshape fast-growing Texas suburb
It's estimated to bring 1,000 housing units to the growing city.
Police investigating multiple car break-ins at southeast Austin apartment complex
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are investigating multiple car break-ins that happened overnight Thursday into Friday at The Point at Ben White Apartments in southeast Austin. The Austin Police Department (APD) said at around 12:25 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a call that multiple suspects were breaking into several...
SWAT Standoff in North Austin Ends Peacefully with Arrest After Alleged Assault
An incident that unfolded in North Austin culminated in the arrest of an individual following a SWAT standoff, authorities have reported. The situation originated on the 9100 block of Brown Lane, where, according to the Austin Police Department, a man had allegedly entered a woman's apartment and assaulted her. This...
13 Texas Mexican Restaurants That Locals Say Are Unforgettable
Texas is full of Mexican restaurants where every meal feels like a celebration. From sizzling fajitas to handmade tortillas and bold, flavorful salsas, these 13 spots have earned their reputations for unforgettable dishes. Locals know which corners to turn for the most authentic flavors, and each restaurant offers...
San Marcos Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Violent Crimes, Repeat Offenses
SAN MARCOS, TX -- Hays County Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced that Cameron Moore, 44, formerly of Bexar County, was convicted Friday of burglary of a habitation with felonious intent, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, tampering with a witness, and endangering a child. The conviction was...
Texas Democratic Party to open multiple offices across the state
TEXAS — Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder is championing the party’s expansion of its operations across Texas. “Our obligation is to build a working-class army in every single corner of the state with a 254-county strategy. You don’t solve that by locking yourselves in rooms in Austin,” said Scudder.
