Perseid meteor shower peaks next week; meteor ‘storm’ on the way
The Perseids meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12-13, with up to 60 meteors per hour visible, although the view will be slightly obstructed by the full moon on August 9, and the next opportunity to see a meteor shower of this magnitude will be in 2028.
Rotten: Austin Thieves Steal Food Blogger’s Dog, Car
A popular food blogger in Austin, Texas was shocked to find thieves stole not only his vehicle but also his dog. Having your car stolen is bad enough, but when your beloved pet is taken with it, that’s just unbearable. Learn how a dog helped save his owner after...
Think Again Tattoo Removal opens in South Austin
The business uses the Quanta Discovery Pico Plus laser system to remove all types of tattoos, as stated on its website. (Courtesy Think Again Tattoo Removal) Think Again Tattoo Removal has launched its first U.S. location in Austin, providing removal services for tattoos of all ink colors. The specifics. Owned...
‘It felt like my brain was cooking’: Central Texas man describes experience with West...
As of early August, the CDC reported 140 cases of West Nile virus in 2025 in the U.S., including 12 in Texas.
Teen Shoots Relative Dead on Moore Road in Travis County’s Fourth Homicide This Year
A deadly shooting in rural southeast Travis County early Monday morning has resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect in what investigators are calling a domestic-related homicide. The incident, which occurred near the Circuit of the Americas racing venue, marks the fourth homicide investigation for the Travis...
Austin mayor proclaims ‘Noodles Day’ after successful citywide search for missing dog
AUSTIN, Texas — Mayor Kirk Watson issued a very special proclamation after the search for one resident's stolen dog brought the community together. On July 25, Austin resident Taylor Hannon's car was stolen with his dog, Noodles, still inside. This set off a large search effort, and with help...
Texas DPS director’s son is still an active trooper weeks after injuring bystander in...
State trooper Freeman H. Martin was driving 101 mph in a 45 mph zone when he blew through a red light and hit another car during a police chase.
How citizenship changed my life: Vietnamese salon owner creating beauty for clients of all...
In the quiet Southeast Texas city of Beaumont, where word-of-mouth matters more than flashy signs, one woman’s salon has become a go-to destination for locals from all walks of life. “Tweety,” a Vietnamese-born stylist, has spent years earning the trust — and hair loyalty — of an entire community. Her journey from...
Debt Consolidation Solutions in Austin for High-Income Individuals and Small Businesses
AUSTIN, Texas — Call 800-816-1003 or visit affordabledebtconsolidation.com. Whether you're a Texas resident burdened with $30,000 to $300,000+ in personal loans and credit cards, or a business owner facing up to $1 million in commercial debt, Affordable Debt Consolidation is here to help. Why Texans Are Turning to...
Margaret Brown on Clearing a Path to See Through the Haze in “The Yogurt...
The most obvious way to approach “The Yogurt Shop Murders” would’ve involved dimly lit rooms and interviews in isolation to convey the devastation caused by the horrific deaths of four teenage girls at an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt in Austin in 1991 and the dark nature of those that perpetrated the crime. However,...
