Plane that crashed in Dominican Republic was enroute to Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A private jet crashed after takeoff at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, killing both people on board, airport officials said in a statement published on social media and translated to English from Spanish. Officials said the incident happened Sunday afternoon and involved a...
14 United States Cities With Thriving Urban Wildlife Populations
Most people picture cities as concrete deserts. Steel towers. Gridlocked traffic. The last place you’d expect to find a mountain lion, a colony of bats, or a hawk circling its nest 30 floors above street level. Yet that picture is increasingly, wonderfully wrong. Cities across the United States have gone from having li
Tesla’s Unsupervised Robotaxis Are Expanding Across Austin Metro
Tesla announced that its robotaxi ride-hailing services will roll out in the Austin Metro area of Texas. Things are speeding up for the electric automaker on the ride-hailing front, and you can now expect to see more of these unsupervised cars doing the rounds in Austin. This is part of a larger ...
Sandoval: Texas softball’s dynasty is here
The Longhorns (53-12) claimed the program's second national title and successfully defended the crown they won in 2025.
Red River leaders question Austin enforcement visits that left venues feeling targeted
City officials say the enforcement visits were part of ongoing safety and licensing efforts downtown, but Red River leaders say the approach left venues feeling targeted.
Dashcam video shows high-speed chase tied to Austin shooting suspects
Police said the chase was linked to a series of crimes that occurred in Austin in mid-May, including at least a dozen shootings.
Latest Texas commit gives incredible reason for picking Horns over other powerhouses
When Briceson Thrower committed to the Texas Longhorns, he gave the perfect reason he picked UT over a slew of other powerhosue programs.
Texas softball: Report card after winning 2nd straight Women’s College World Series title
How Teagan Kavan, Katie Stewart, coach Mike White and the rest of the Longhorns grade out following a 2nd consecutive national championship
13 Must-Try Texas Sub Shops With Fresh Rolls That Elevate Every Lunch In 2026
Forget sad desk lunches. Texas subs are built different. We’re talking warm, fresh-baked rolls that actually hold the weight of what’s inside them. Stacked meats, melty cheese, crisp veggies, and sauces that drip just enough to make things interesting. One bite and suddenly your 30-minute lunch break feels...
Austin police search for missing 73-year-old man in immediate danger
AUSTIN - Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 73-year-old man who requires medication and is considered in immediate danger. Steve Granado was last seen around 10 a.m. Sunday near the 500 block of West 10th Street, according to the Austin Police Department. Detectives with the...
