Austin Fire Department responds to East Austin structure fire
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department stated that they responded to a residential structure fire at 3007 Parker Lane Friday night. Officials stated just before 10 p.m. that they arrived to find fire venting through the roof. All occupants reportedly self-evacuated safely. People were encouraged to avoid the...
Round Rock Engineer Stabbed to Death on Park Bench as Williamson County Deputies Arrest...
ROUND ROCK, TX — A 62-year-old Austin engineer was killed in a daylight stabbing on a park bench in Round Rock, and Williamson County deputies say they have arrested a 26-year-old suspect with a recent history of theft-related arrests. Authorities identified the victim as Andrew James Wimsatt, who was...
Black Rock Coffee Bar to Open Two New Austin Locations This Fall
According to a company announcement, the Pacific Northwest-born coffee chain Black Rock Coffee plans to open at 1060 Hero Way, in Leander, and 250 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., in Round Rock, alongside new locations in Killeen and Providence Village. Grand opening timelines for each location have not been specified beyond...
Austin lobster hot spot Garbo’s closing Lamar location after 3 years
Austin seafood restaurant Garbo's is closing one of its locations, leaving only one brick-and-mortar still open. The location at 626 N. Lamar Blvd. will close September 26, says an Instagram post by the business. The post explains that the business' lease is ending and the team has decided not to...
Top 10 US Cities for Dog Lovers
10 US Cities for Dog Lovers Are you a dog enthusiast looking to settle down in a city that caters to your four-legged friend as much as it does to you? From dog-friendly parks and restaurants to pet healthcare and community events, these top 10 US cities are perfect havens for dog lovers. Each city... The post Top 10
Firefighters Say There’s a Glaring Issue With Tesla’s Cybercab
Tesla’s flashy gold Cybercabs are rolling out to the streets of Austin, their butterfly doors glowing under the Texas Sun. The city’s firefighters, however, have one small quibble with the new self-driving vehicle: there’s no steering wheel. In an interview with NBC, Austin Fire Department chief Matthew...
Anthropic may soon lease Texas data center backed by 2,842-acre gas-fired power project
The company is trying to lock in far more computing capacity to train and operate AI systems.
Lawyers Already Lining Up to Defend Victims of Cybercab Crashes
Tesla’s mawkishly sleek new Cybercab has begun rolling out to Austin, Texas this week, with more sighted in cities like New York, Washington DC, and San Diego. It’s the latest development in the world of self-driving taxi cabs — and in one dubious economic indicator, the nation’s personal injury attorneys are on high a
Central Texas native uncovers long-lost 9/11 recordings: Hear them 25 years later
Called "The Stuyvesant Tapes," the recordings capture firsthand accounts from ten high schoolers at Stuyvesant High School, located just three blocks away from Ground Zero.
9 Upcoming Fall Festivals in Texas You’ll Want on Your Calendar
Fall in Texas is a strange and wonderful thing. One day it is 95 degrees, the next day you are digging a sweater out of the back of your closet. But the festivals do not care about the temperature. They show up anyway, ready to celebrate everything autumn brings, pumpkin patches, craft fairs, live music, fried food on
