Driver arrested for DWI after rollover crash on US 290 in Manor
MANOR, Texas — The Manor Police Department confirmed that eastbound US 290 at George Bush St. has been cleared following a rollover collision early Sunday morning. The incident, which occurred at around 4:39 a.m., initially caused all eastbound traffic to be diverted into Presidential Meadows. Authorities stated that...
Travis County invests $21 million in affordable child care
County commissioners have taken their biggest step yet towards getting families tangible access to child care following a voter-approved tax increase to fund sweeping investment in that sector last November. Of the $75 million approved last year, the county has awarded $21 million in two contracts with Capital Area...
Texas Buffet Restaurants That Surprise Every Visitor
Texas loves big flavors, but its buffet scene offers more than volume. Across the state, you’ll find spots that highlight regional cooking, careful sourcing, and smart operations that keep dishes fresh and rotating. This guide spotlights places that locals return to and travelers talk about later, with details that...
Neighbors of a future homeless resource hub in South Austin warn it is not...
Neighbors of a future homeless navigation center in Southeast Austin want more done to stop crime in the area. The Austin City Council voted this week to spend $4.3 million to buy property on Interstate-35 just south of Oltorf Street. It will be the site of a new resource hub for homeless clients.
Austin and Cedar Park Police Nab Two Juvenile Suspects for Stolen Firearms and Attempted...
Two juvenile suspects have been taken into custody in a case involving stolen firearms and attempted auto theft, as announced by the Austin Police Department (APD) in collaboration with Cedar Park Police and the Austin Independent School District Police. The joint investigation led to the execution of search warrants...
One dead after north Austin shooting Sunday morning, APD says
Austin Police Department officers are investigating a homicide in north Austin near the 1800 block of Rutland Drive.
AMBER Alert issued for 11-year-old girl missing from the Austin area
BEE CAVE, Texas — An 11-year-old girl who went missing in Bee Cave has been found safe and well, police said on Saturday morning. Earlier Saturday, an AMBER Alert was issued for Penelope Hernandez. Her mother had reported her missing around 1 a.m. on Saturday after calls to her cellphone went unanswered.
Texas’ 10 most haunted places you’ve probably never heard of
Forget the Driskill and the Menger – these are the places in Texas that even seasoned ghost hunters won’t stay the night in.
Paxton secures agreement to restore parental access to children’s electronic health records
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a first-of-its-kind agreement with Austin Diagnostic Clinic (ADC) to end its practice of restricting parental access to minors’ electronic health records. Under the terms of the agreement, parents will regain full, real-time access to their children’s...
Secret Bat Colony Found in Texas Bridge
Hidden beneath the everyday bustle of Texas highways, millions of bats have quietly built their own metropolis. These remarkable flying mammals have turned ordinary concrete structures into extraordinary nurseries, hunting headquarters, and migration rest stops. What makes these discoveries particularly fascinating...

















