Robert Redford dead at 89; Hollywood icon learned to swim at Austin’s Barton Springs
The critically-acclaimed actor, director and Sundance Film Festival founder had Texas roots and a love of the land.
Chinese citizens sue over Texas law banning them from buying real estate
Three Chinese citizens with ties to Texas filed a class action lawsuit Tuesday at the US District Court in Austin to challenge the constitutionality of a new state law, which they claim discriminates against them in renting, owning, buying and investing in Texas real estate.
Rex Tillerson donates $16M to UT Austin for engineering, civic education and band students
The multi-million dollar donation will go to the Longhorn Band, engineering students and the civic leadership program.
At least $4.5 million in damages after Domain fire
At least $4.5 million worth of damage was reported after a fire broke out at an apartment complex at The Domain on Tuesday.
Parent claims Hays CISD falsely charged son with assault
KYLE — Hays CISD parent Robert Lowe raised concerns for other students in the district, following what he claims are inaccurate assault charges filed against his 11-year-old son.According to Lowe, the
Inside Matthew McConaughey’s Stunning House In Austin
When it comes to celebrity real estate, the mind often drifts to sprawling Beverly Hills mansions or Malibu retreats with sweeping ocean views—and paparazzi never far behind. Yet not every star chooses Hollywood as their home base. Some prefer to plant roots elsewhere. Matthew McConaughey is one of them.
Texas’ No. 1 BBQ joint takes a tumble on South’s best BBQ ranking
Texas owns 17 of the 50 best barbecue joints in the South.
DPS watchdog investigating crash that involved agency director’s son
The son, a trooper named Freeman Hunter Martin, remains on active duty three months after injuring a bystander during a high-speed chase in Austin.
Woman shot by boyfriend near Zilker Park dies after being taken off life support
AUSTIN, Texas — A woman shot in the head by her boyfriend during a confrontation with police near Zilker Park last week died after being taken off life support Sunday, Austin police confirmed. Kay Smith was pronounced brain dead following the Sept. 10 incident in which her boyfriend, Brandon...
Austin ISD joins ongoing list of Texas districts to close schools
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Independent School District is the latest large district in Texas to get one step closer to shutting down schools because of budget concerns. Of the largest 25 school districts in Texas based on enrollment, at least 15 of them have announced over the past year they are considering closures...
