SXSW 2026: The Ultimate Fest Reinvents Itself
I have been attending the Austin, Texas, South By Southwest (SXSW) Conference since 2012 and learned how to navigate it quite well. Last year, however, it came with a warning. Its headquarters and activities center – the Austin Convention Center – was about to be remodeled and would be unavailable the next three years.
BC Elite wins Premier Cup soccer tournament
Brownwood’s own BC Elite on Sunday won the high school portion of the 2026 Premier Cup in Round Rock, not allowing a goal in the tournament. Team members include Maddox Espinoza, Jaidyn Hope, Hollyn Duncan, Alayna Hernandez, Kynlee Jefferson, Ailean Palacios, Brynlee Clark, Breelyn Penn, Ellie Lee, Lexi Driskell, and...
St. David’s Tower Power: South Austin Hospital Kicks Off $180 Million Expansion
St. David's South Austin has officially kicked off construction on a new four-story patient tower, a project hospital leaders are calling the centerpiece of roughly a $180 million expansion of the campus. The addition is slated to bring more operating-room capacity, additional inpatient beds, and expanded...
Westlake loses state championship game 51-37
Westlake came into Saturday night's state championship game with a perfect 40-0 record.
Tesla Robotaxi Prices Jump in Austin: Here is the New Cost for a 5-Mile...
Tesla has updated its Austin Robotaxi pricing for the first time in over six months, raising the base fare from $1 to $3.25 as of March 7, 2026. While the per-mile rate remains steady at $1, the change significantly impacts shorter trips. For instance, a 5-mile journey that previously cost $6 now totals $8.25. The...
The 10 Best Pizza in Austin: Where to Find the Perfect Slice
Jump To: Affordable | Detroit-Style & New-School | Neapolitan & Wood-Fired. Is the pizza crave-o-meter hitting red? Austin’s pizza scene is stacked, from Detroit-style slabs to blistered Neapolitan pies and classic New York slices. This guide to the best pizza in Austin rounds up the essential spots locals swear by,...
Downtown Austin Delivery Run Turns Into Wild Carjacking Crash
What started as a routine delivery in downtown Austin on Wednesday evening turned into a chaotic carjacking and crash, according to police. A 19-year-old woman is accused of stealing a delivery driver’s car on the 600 block of West Seventh Street, hitting the driver with a glass bottle, then tearing through downtown...
Teravista Elementary Lighthouse Festival Returns March 27
The Teravista Elementary Lighthouse Festival is the school’s largest annual fundraiser and one of the most anticipated community events of the year. This family-friendly festival brings together students, families, educators, and local businesses for an evening filled with carnival rides, games, inflatables, food...
Paxton targets Austin ISD in what seems to be Texas’ first enforcement of ‘lavatory...
This story was initially printed by the Austin Present is a nonprofit native information group of The Texas Tribune, reporting on Austin authorities, schooling and progress. Join Austin Present’s free publication right here. Texas Legal professional Common Ken Paxton’s workplace introduced Friday it has notified...
Austin weather: March 8 morning forecast
The storms that came through Saturday brought with it a cold front that is affecting temperatures on Sunday. FOX 7 Austin Meteorologist Leslie London has your forecast.

















