Alamo Drafthouse is renaming Texas theater after Matthew McConaughey
Alamo Drafthouse is renaming one of its Austin theaters in honor of Texas native Matthew McConaughey. The movie chain announced that on Monday, Aug. 10, Alamo Drafthouse Mueller will officially become the Matthew McConaughey Cinema, celebrating the actor, producer and longtime Austin icon. In announcing the change, Ala
Austin’s Police Chief Called It ‘Suicide by Police.’ Civil Rights Lawyers Aren’t Buying It.
The last call Anthoneil Williams II made was to Austin police. The 17-year-old reported that someone in the area had a gun, but within minutes of officers arriving, the unarmed Black teen was shot dead. Suggested Reading. According to the Austin Police Department, officers found Williams alone near a local...
A Teen Called 911. Austin Police Shot Him in a Playground
At 3:51 a.m. a 17-year-old in crisis sat on a playground wall; three officers arrived and opened fire. The object in his waistband was a water bottle.
Austin ISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle school students after feedback
Austin ISD will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students for the 2026-27 school year after community feedback. High school transportation hubs will remain in place.
From Early Morning Pancakes To Late Night Comfort Food, This Texas Café Never Misses...
Pancakes at sunrise. Burgers at midnight. And a steady stream of regulars filling the tables in between. That is the rhythm of this Texas café. It does not matter what time you walk in, the coffee is hot, the food is fresh, and the kitchen is ready. The menu is packed with comfort food classics, things you actually wan
The unexpected bat show rivaling Texas’ top attractions
Want to watch Mexican free-tailed bats without the Austin or San Antonio crowds? Then head to this part of Texas.
Seafood restaurant shutters as downtown Austin evolves post-pandemic
An Austin restaurant owner feels a changing downtown dried up business for his seafood spot.
Mass layoffs sweep Texas TV and radio stations—here’s who was let go
The cuts affected broadcasters in multiple Texas markets.
Austin Tex-Mex history: Three local institutions still thriving
Jim Duncan is on a roll! For more than a year, we’ve adapted this retired city planner’s sterling research and reporting about Austin businesses. Yet his series on Tex-Mex restaurants has struck the deepest chord in this city where Mexican food is revered. This week, we examine four more such histories, in anticipation
Texas home to hottest ZIP codes in America — including these near Austin
It's scorching hot in Texas — and we're not just talking about the heat.
