101X Austin Debuts The Morning X
Waterloo Media Alternative “101X” KROX-FM Buda/Austin TX has gone local in mornings with the debut of the “Morning X” featuring Trevin Smith and Sawyer Stull. Smith has been with the company in multiple roles since 2003 including hosting nights on KROX-FM from 2010 to 2020 and mornings on AAA “Austin City Limits...
Marine veteran receives mortgage-free home in Buda
BUDA, Texas — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran received the keys to a mortgage-free home in Buda last week through a partnership between Bank of America and the Military Warriors Support Foundation. Sgt. Luis Valadez, who was born in Mexico and raised in Fort Worth, served as a field...
City of Austin brings back warrant amnesty program to clear cases
The Austin Municipal Court (AMC), in partnership with the Austin Community Court, has announced the return of its Warrant Amnesty Program for 2026 — an initiative designed to help individuals resolve outstanding warrants and unpaid parking citations without fear of arrest or hefty consequences. The program will run...
How Austin street names tell the story of the city’s earliest days
A look at how Austin’s earliest street names reflect its history, growth and identity from 1939 to today.
City of Austin invests $24M in local artists, musicians
The City of Austin announced that it has awarded more than $24 million in funding to local artists, musicians, cultural spaces, and heritage projects.
Part of Cesar Chavez Street closed for JD Vance’s visit to Austin
Cesar Chavez Street between Brazos Street and I-35 will close down at noon Monday, according to Austin Transportation and Public Works.
New report declares Austin a top-10 hotspot for Gen Z renters
A new report has confirmed what most Austin-based Gen Zers already know: Homeownership rates aren’t looking good for their generation. In fact, an overwhelming majority of all Gen Zers in the Austin area are renters, according to a new Rentcafe study. Out of the 102,323 Gen Z households in...
Daniel Perry: Mistrial declared in deadly conduct case
AUSTIN, Texas - A mistrial has been declared in the deadly conduct trial of Daniel Perry. Travis County Judge Carlos Barrera had mentioned the possibility of a mistrial due to jurors being told they would only need to be available until Wednesday. Prosecutors say they need until Friday to present...
Southern Living says this is the best barbecue joint in Texas
Every year, Southern Living releases its list of the best barbecue joints in every state . Last year, Franklin Barbecue in Austin was named as Texas’ best. And this year, it remains the best, according to Southern Living. It’s no debate Texas has some of the country’s most famous barbecue. Southern Living’s...
Austin ISD shows progress in narrowing achievement gaps
TEXAS — Achievement gaps at Austin Independent School District are narrowing. The district is projecting eight of its schools will drop their “F” ratings for the 2026 testing year based on reports from a mid-year test for elementary students. Austin ISD is attributing this success to some changes that have been made...
