Austin man convicted of murder speaks to detectives about ‘cartel orders’
AUSTIN, Texas - A South Austin man, now convicted of murder, opened up to detectives inside the interrogation room. His story includes a web of cartel orders, drug debts, and betrayal. What they're saying:. Inside the Austin police interrogation room, Francisco Lopez Junior started talking. "Who does he represent,"...
Texas Area Declares ‘Exceptional Drought’ For Only Second Time in History
This is only the second time that the district has entered a Stage 3 drought since its establishment in 1987.
40-year apartment boom fuels soaring demand for self storage in Austin
Apartment construction has been booming in Austin the last 40 years, fueling a surge in the number of self-storage facilities across the city, too. According to a new analysis from national storage space marketplace StorageCafe, Austin had the second highest rate of new apartment construction nationwide over the past...
‘Gift to the Austin community’: 33 museums have free entry, special events on Sunday
The annual celebration will mark its 28th anniversary on Sunday, with 33 museums in and around Austin participating. The museums will each have free entry and special programming, including guided and self-guided exhibition tours, activities, and more, for all ages.
10 Must-Eats in Austin, TX
Discover the ten things you must eat when you travel to Austin. Start your culinary exploration with barbecue but don’t stop there. There’s lots of great eats in Texas’ capital city!. 1. Texas Barbecue. Texas barbecue is legendary and Austin’s location in Central Texas puts the city...
20 Years of Fantastic Fest Women: Gigi Saul Guerrero
Today, we're celebrating Gigi Saul Guerrero for our women of Fantastic Fest series!
Community steps up to read to newborn babies in neonatal ICU
Newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit are getting an extra assist to help with their early brain development.
5 Best Barbecue Joints in Austin, Texas to Try
Austin is nothing less than barbecue royalty—the city where smoky brisket is an art form, the lines run around the block, and every neighborhood claims the “next big thing.”. Here, pitmasters are rock stars, family recipes share the stage with experimental fusion, and the ‘cue culture is relentless...
Austin Police Investigate 44th Homicide After Man Found Dead in Montopolis Mobile Home Park
The Austin Police Department is currently investigating a grim scene following an incident on Saturday night that became the city's 44th homicide of the year. KXAN reports a man was found with critical injuries at the Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park, not far from U.S. Highway 183 and Montopolis Drive. Despite...
Travis County commissioners vote to approve 9% property tax increase, citing flood and disaster...
Travis County property owners will face a significant property tax increase next year after commissioners approved a 9.12% hike to raise money for flood recovery and critical infrastructure repairs.