xAI supercomputer faces lawsuit over air pollution concerns
The xAI supercomputer, Colossus, faces a potential lawsuit from the NAACP and the Southern Environmental Law Center over pollution concerns tied to its gas-powered turbines. The facility has sparked debate over its environmental impact versus economic benefits. The xAI data center has been operational since last...
This Grand Spanish Mission In Texas Tells Stories Through Stone, Arches, And Whispering Courtyards
Some places transport you—not just geographically, but spiritually, emotionally, and maybe even historically. One minute you’re just a few miles from downtown San Antonio, and the next, you’re standing inside 300-year-old stone walls, surrounded by arches, bells, and the echoes of an entirely different world.
This Scenic Texas Trail Climbs Into the Clouds With Jaw-Dropping Views and Whispering Legends
Tucked into the rugged beauty of Big Bend National Park, the Lost Mine Trail is less a hike and more a choose-your-own-adventure story set against the backdrop of ancient mountains and desert skies. From ghostly mining tales to views that stretch into Mexico, this trail has a way of luring you in—and rewarding every step.
City of Austin celebrates completion of affordable home project, calls for more
As part of a broader plan to expand affordability, city leaders and project stakeholders celebrated on Wednesday the completion of a South Austin affordable townhome development.
Austin ISD cuts more than 20% of staff at headquarters, works to cover $110M...
In a release sent out by Superintendent Matias Segura, this equals a more than 20% reduction of staff at the AISD headquarters, saving roughly $9.6 million
CT Bus driver brings home first-place title for second time in International Bus Roadeo...
Check out Matt Chomjak on this month's episode of That Transit Show. Community Transit bus driver Matt Chomjak has once again proven he's among the best bus drivers in the world, clinching the first-place title at the 2025 International Bus Roadeo. This is Chomjak’s second time earning the award of First Place...
Austin’s First Single Stair Apartment Building is Officially Underway
The proposed Ashram Multifamily devleopment in Austin, Texas. | McKinney York Architects / Ashram Multifamily. Months after Austin legalized single-staircase buildings up to five stories tall, the city’s first three-story, single-stair building acquired its permits. According to an announcement by McKinney York...
Austin Energy Declares May Microburst Storm Third-Worst in Utility’s History
Data published by Austin Energy shows over 100,000 of their customers were impacted by May's microburst storm. The power company named the storm the third-worst in the utility's history. What is a microburst storm?. Microbursts are concentrated downdrafts that occur during thunderstorms, creating severe wind speeds...
Police searching for driver after hit-and-run in north Austin
Police said the crash happened at the intersection of East 53rd 1/2 Street and Airport Boulevard on Saturday, June 7 at around 10:30 p.m.
1 in critical condition, another injured after crash in east Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A person is in the hospital in critical condition after a crash in east Austin on Tuesday night, according to Austin-Travis County EMS. ATCEMS said that medics and firefighters were on the scene of a vehicle collision in the 4200 block of East Martin Luther King Boulevard around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday...
