Austin TX

It's a North American heatwave, y'all! And currently in Texas, it is hot as ______. You can fill in the blank with the word you think is appropriate. The word that comes to my mind is not suitable for work. Well, good news for all the vulgar-word hating folks here,...

Fried chicken is the pinnacle of Southern comfort food, and there’s a bounty of Austin restaurants that serve it piping hot with a side of Southern hospitality. Take your pick from these seven joints in town to sink your teeth into the next time you’re craving something extra crispy.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of easing back into an inner tube, toes in the air, and letting a crystal-clear river do the navigating. At Landa Falls in New Braunfels, Texas, that laid-back dream is a reality—and it kicks off with one of the most scenic, shady river starts in the state.

If your idea of a perfect day involves the rhythmic chug of a locomotive, the whistle echoing through the pines, and wide-eyed grins from everyone on board, then it’s time to head to Rusk. The Texas State Railroad isn’t just a ride—it’s a full-on step back in time, where vintage railcars, scenic forests, and Southern charm roll out like a storybook across the tracks.

You know that summer feeling when the sun’s just right, the water is glassy, and all your worries float away? That’s the vibe at VIP Marina on Lake Travis—a hidden gem where the Texas Hill Country meets leisure-mode perfection. Whether you're chasing the thrill of a boat day, scouting the next epic party barge, or just looking to sip a cold drink while watching the sunset, this place is your ticket to lakeside bliss.

The Central Texas region between Austin and San Antonio is growing into one massive metro area, writes Jared Brey in Governing. Small towns dotting the area between the two cities are exploding with new development. One such town, Cedar Park, grew from 5,000 people in 1990 to over 77,000 people today. According to...

Immigration advocates called on federal authorities to provide more information about a raid that happened in Hays County back in April. Federal officials said the round up of nearly 50 people was part of a crackdown on a criminal gang from Venezuela.

Shane James, the suspect in the 2023 Central Texas shooting spree, has been transferred back to Travis County jail after spending time in the state hospital for mental competency restoration, but the status of his competency and case remains unclear.

AUSTIN, Texas — A fight between roommates and a hit-and-run marked Austin's 31st and 32nd homicides of the year. This puts the city's homicide count higher than at this point last year (30). In North Austin, a fight between 72-year-old Ronald Mixon and 61-year-old Robert Saldana escalated into a...

In an age where data drives decisions, Austin Public Health has taken the lead by collaborating with top-tier tech and academic partners to launch a measles outbreak calculator, a new online tool designed to show how easily measles can spread in under-vaccinated communities. According to a statement from the City of...