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...
Todd Witteles Details Raid of Round Rock Texas Card Room Affidavid as Co-Owner Doug...
Over the weekend, poker pro and industry analyst Todd Witteles summarized the warrant for search and seizure of The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, TX after obtaining a copy in recent days. As a quick refresher, The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) conducted a raid on the business on...
SWAT situation resolved Monday in southeast Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A SWAT situation was resolved Monday morning in southeast Austin. According to the Austin Police Department (APD), officers responded to an incident involving a person who barricaded themselves inside a home on the 6400 block of Santos Street and Vargas Road, not far from Montopolis Drive and East...
Austin dog rescue says they need homes for at least 50 dogs
An Austin nonprofit is putting out an urgent plea after it said about 50 dogs are in need of foster care.
