Drone Food Deliveries on the Way to East Texas
(KNUE-FM) It’s incredible how much the world is changing all around us right now, even in East Texas. Recently, we heard about Robotaxis getting started in Austin, Texas. We have heard about robot food deliveries too. But it might not be very long until your next food order on Door Dash might be delivered by drone.
This botánica is a staple of East Austin, but it was once the neighborhood...
In 2024, The Green & White Grocery became a City of Austin historical landmark as part of the East Barrio Historic Landmarks Project. The project is meant to preserve the Mexican-American history of East Austin. The neighborhood grocery-turned-botánica, or Mexican spiritual goods shop, has served the community for...
Austin Police Searching for Missing 9-Year-Old Girl After Sister Found Malnourished and Locked in...
Austin police are intensifying efforts to locate 9-year-old Ava Marie Gonzales, who hasn’t been seen since 2017, following the recent discovery of her younger sister in severely abusive conditions. Ava was last seen by relatives in December 2017, when she was just 2 years old and living with her mother, Virginia...
6 Places Where Retirees Are Facing Triple Property Tax Increases
For retirees living on a fixed income, a stable home should mean financial peace of mind. But in several U.S. cities and counties, property tax increases are turning that dream into a growing burden. In some areas, property taxes have nearly tripled—shocking residents who planned for modest cost-of-living expenses in...
TCSO identifies man found under Big Sandy bridge following fatal flooding event
On Friday, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office said it identified a body found following the fatal flash flood event that moved through Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend.
Austin Police Join Forces with TxDOT for “Operation Slow Down” to Combat Speeding and...
In an effort to curb the distressing spike in traffic-related fatalities and injuries, the Austin Police Department has teamed up with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in a targeted enforcement operation known aptly as "Operation Slow Down." Starting from July 18 and extending through August 3, 2025,...
Catastrophic Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-35 in Austin Leaves 5 Dead, Including 2 Children
On the night of June 6th, 2024, at 11:21 p.m., a horrific multi-vehicle crash took place on I-35 in Austin, Texas, that would go down in history as one of the most catastrophic in the state’s history. By the time the chaos had ended, 18 vehicles were involved, five people were dead (including two children), and...
Back-to-school excitement: Austin’s backpack giveaway returns
AUSTIN, Texas — As the new school year approaches, students and families are gearing up with excitement and anticipation. The 12th Annual Backpack Giveaway, hosted by CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin, is set to take place tomorrow morning, offering a helping hand to those preparing for the academic year.
Austin Animal Center hosting free summer spay, neuter clinic
The Austin Animal Center is partnering with Greater Goods Charity to host a free summer spay and neuter clinic from July 28 to Aug. 1 at the Circuit of the Americas.
Lake Travis reopens for recreational use after floods
Full recreational access to Lake Travis reopened Thursday, according to a social media post from the Travis County government.
