Austin TX

School districts in Central Texas have adjusted schedules this week due to wintry weather. Use our interactive map and list below to see if your school is affected.

Virginia Gonzales, a 33-year-old mother from Del Valle, Texas, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of felony injury to a child. This stems from her locking her 7-year-old daughter in a tiny closet (about 3×1.5 feet) for weeks, severely malnourishing her by providing only one corn...

❄️ Winter storm updates for Fort Worth, road conditions, closings & other breaking weather news: Read Sunday's latest here. Texas was hit with its most significant winter storm in years this weekend, and its possible even more sleet and ice could fall in Fort Worth midday Sunday. In downtown Fort Worth, sleet and...

This writer met Mike Slotboom in Memphis, TN, at the International Blues Challenge—though at the time, we had no idea we were standing next to one of the most respected craftsmen in the world of Telecasters and Stratocasters. Our road to Memphis began months earlier, when we won the...

A birds-eye view of PopStroke in College Station shows the mini-golf courses, outdoor dining areas and entertainment spaces headed to Cedar Park. (Courtesy PopStroke) Check out some of the top trending stories in the Austin area Jan. 19-22. 1. PopStroke eyes spring opening for new Cedar Park venture. Mini-golf...

TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- It’s not just roads and pipes that have folks across the state concerned during this winter storm, but also air travel, as hundreds of flights across Texas have been canceled and more cancellations are expected as the storm progresses. At last check, Midland International Air and Space Port has...

Thinking about buying a vacation home? Realtors say these towns offer more affordable housing options and could be smart places to look for a second home.

MUSTANG RIDGE, Texas — Mustang Ridge Police are urging residents to stay off the roads after icing conditions led to multiple crashes on the State Highway 130 overpass, including one that struck a police vehicle. The Mustang Ridge Police Department reported rapidly deteriorating road conditions as mist and rain...

All mainlanes and shoulders were closed, according to TxDOT.

Hyde Park is about to trade takeout cartons for meatballs as New Jersey chef Mike Graffeo readies Umarell, a counter-service Italian spot coming to the longtime corner space at 4413 Guadalupe Street. The team is eyeing a Tuesday, Feb. 3 opening, with a lineup of comforting, fried-forward dishes served through a...