Flavor Flav, Ariana Madix and other celebs will spend New Year’s Eve in Austin
Austin rings in 2026 with CNN’s live countdown, celebrity guests, fireworks and live music at Auditorium Shores during the city’s free New Year’s Eve celebration.
Texas superstar admits the painful truth about DC Pete Kwiatkowski’s departure
Even the Longhorns can't hide their hurt feelings behind Texas parting ways with defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski.
Tesla Ramps Up Cybercab Testing on Austin Streets
Tesla’s long-rumoured Cybercab is starting to show up more frequently on public roads, and that’s usually a strong signal that something big is getting close. Over the weekend, multiple Tesla Cybercabs were spotted testing in Austin, Texas, suggesting the company is quietly ramping up real-world validation as...
Austin Police on High Alert for Rumored Illegal Street Racing Event
The Austin Police Department is on high alert for a potential illegal street event known colloquially as the "Biggest Mega Meet of the Year," which is rumored to take place today. Officers stand ready to enforce the law and ensure public safety, warning of zero tolerance for reckless behavior. According to CBS...
Step Inside Rocha: East Austin’s New Concept Store Where Fashion, Furniture & Art Converge
East Austin has long been known for its creative energy — a place where culture and experimentation meet. That spirit now finds a new expression in Rocha, a concept store founded by Albert Mendez and Bettina Barrow, with Interior and Home Director Maya Nairn helping refine the store’s aesthetic point of view and...
Austin Man’s Intoxication Manslaughter Conviction Upheld on Appeal
The Texas Court of Appeals has recently upheld the intoxication manslaughter conviction of Austin resident Scott Taylor. This decision comes from a tragic incident back in 2021, when Taylor's vehicle collided into that of 20-year-old Colton Roberts, who later succumbed to his injuries. Despite the appeal, the court...
Police seek suspects in auto theft and debit card fraud in NW Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are actively searching for four suspects involved in an auto theft and debit card abuse case from early December in northwest Austin. The Austin Police Department's Auto Theft Unit reported that the victim's vehicle was stolen on Dec. 5, 2025. The following day, the victim's debit card was used...
Kyle Police seize drugs, arrest 4 after multiple traffic stops over holiday weekend
AUSTIN, Texas - The Kyle Police Department says several people were arrested, and drugs seized, after unrelated traffic stops over the Christmas holiday weekend. Police say that the traffic stops happened along the I-35 corridor between Dec. 25 and Dec. 27. There were three stops in total, resulting in four...
Tragic Christmas Eve crash claims lives of two teens, community rallies support
MILAM COUNTY, Texas — The Soapy Falls Express Car Wash family in Round Rock is remembering two of their employees who tragically lost their lives in a multi-vehicle crash on Christmas Eve. Brooke Patton and Cooper Elsik, remembered as caring individuals with promising futures, tragically lost their lives in...
Now we know the fee for puking in a Tesla robotaxi
Tesla’s robotaxis in Austin are still in their early days, but riders already know exactly how much it will cost if a night out ends badly in the back seat. The company has quietly attached specific cleaning charges to its autonomous rides, turning spilled fries and biowaste into line items on a futuristic fare...
