Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Austin Ambulance During Mass Shooting Response, Raising Safety Concerns Over Autonomous...
A high-stakes roadblock in Austin tests the social contract of autonomous mobility. The Austin incident—where a Waymo-operated robotaxi obstructed an ambulance responding to a mass-shooting scene—lands at the most unforgiving intersection of technology and public safety: moments when seconds matter and ambiguity is...
AFD arson investigation
The Austin Fire Department is looking for the public's help in identifying someone caught on camera near the site of an arson fire.
TxDOT tells Austin to sign boardwalk deal or lose $25 million
The Texas Department of Transportation has told the city of Austin it must accept a proposed funding agreement for a $25 million boardwalk along Lady Bird Lake, or risk losing the project altogether. The boardwalk was originally intended to replace a narrow stretch of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike...
Daylight Saving Time 2026: Austin Clock Change and Key Dates
Texans will need to turn clocks on their non-smart devices forward one hour on March 8, 2026. While the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, Central Texas didn't seem to get the memo. An unseasonably warm February made the first day of spring a bit anticlimactic — dare we say, anti-climate-ic?
Austin Fire Seeks Help Identifying Person Near Arson
The Austin Fire Department is calling on the public to help track down a person caught on camera near the site of a recent arson fire. Investigators say a brief surveillance clip could hold key clues about who sparked the blaze, and they are urging anyone with information or original video to step up.
Strong storms, heavy rain possible in Central Texas this weekend | Weather Impact Alert...
AUSTIN, Texas — A significant shift in the weather pattern is heading for Central Texas, and it's bringing a Weather Impact Alert along with it. While we’ve enjoyed some relatively quiet weather days recently, Saturday is shaping up to be an active weather day as a potent cold front moves through the region.
RFK Jr. Says He Wants Dunkin’ to Prove Their Drinks Are Safe. Massachusetts Governor...
AUSTIN, TX — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has intensified his administration’s “War on Sugar,” publicly challenging coffee giants Starbucks and Dunkin’ to provide safety data justifying the high sugar content in their signature beverages. The remarks, delivered during an “Eat Real Food”...
Man Arrested in Buda After Vehicle Burglary and Credit Card Fraud Investigation
Buda, TX — A San Antonio man was arrested earlier this month after investigators linked him to a vehicle burglary and unauthorized credit card purchases in the Garlic Creek subdivision. According to the Buda Police Department, officers took a report on the morning of February 23 regarding a burglary of a vehicle in...
Austin man shot on West Sixth Street seeks strangers who helped save his life
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin man who was shot during the mass shooting on West Sixth Street early Sunday morning is back home after surgery and is now trying to find the strangers he says helped save his life. George Davis said he and a few friends were hanging...
Blue Bell’s First New Flavor of 2026 Is Here
Texas ice cream fans may want to clear some freezer space. A familiar favorite just rolled out something new, and it will not be around forever.

















