Suspect steals over $70K from victims in Austin: APD
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect and a person of interest in multiple elderly fraud cases. Police said on Feb. 23, between 2:30 and 4 p.m., a woman went to several banks impersonating a victim by using stolen credit cards, band account information, and a fake ID that
Austin woman accused of threatening victim, witnesses after deadly dog attack case
An Austin woman whose dogs were previously ordered euthanized after a severe dog attack is now accused of threatening the victim and others connected to the case, according to an arrest affidavit. Court documents state Panvrla White is accused of terroristic threat causing fear of imminent serious bodily injury, a...
Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
Hemp flower buds and rolled joints were piled into boxes and tucked out of public view by the staff of Dream Planet Smoke and Vape last Thursday after the state filed an appeal that triggered an hourslong ban. By Friday, the items were back on the store shelves, and are...
Texas Tech is college softball’s new villain — and the Red Raiders don’t care
LUBBOCK, Texas — When Texas Tech rolled through the softball postseason last spring, collecting its first-ever Regional and Super Regional titles along the way, the Red Raiders became the darlings of the 2025 Women’s College World Series. Led by pitcher NiJaree Canady’s million-dollar arm — the ace received...
Austin’s population surpasses 1 million residents for the first time in history
AUSTIN, Texas — For the first time in its history, Austin's population has surpassed 1 million residents. New census data confirmed that Austin's population broke 1 million people in 2025, the City saying that 1,002,632 residents now call Texas' capital city home, an increase of over 4,000 residents since July 2024.
Bone Drs Orthopedic Care Addresses Surging Demand for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement in Central...
According to Rheumatology Advisor, 91% of patients with knee osteoarthritis reported missing out on social events. The numbers show how much knee issues affect lives. Daily activities become harder due to the discomfort and limited movement. Bone Drs Orthopedic Care helps patients find relief across Central Texas with
Texas Residents Look Up And Find A Frightened Puppy Stranded On A Rooftop
Residents at a Texas apartment complex could hardly believe what they were seeing when they spotted a tiny puppy stuck on a rooftop. The little pup was completely alone, frightened, and unable to figure out how to get back down. With no safe way forward, he could only wait there,...
Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge Welcomes Millions Of Bats At Sunset
Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge is home to the world's largest urban bat colony, where thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats take flight at sunset. It's quite a sight.
Texas Lottery Commission, former director indicted in Travis County over $95 million jackpot win
The Travis County District Attorney's Office reindicted Gary Grief, the former executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission, on Wednesday.
Beloved Austin-based Pinthouse Pizza fires up location in buzzy Texas suburb
The chain recently opened its first location in San Antonio.

















