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Lockhart is the barbecue capital of Texas for sure. The second you get close, the air changes and you know food is the main event here. Driving in feels different because the smell of smoke and brisket practically greets you at the town limits. I like how the pace slows...

Federal immigration agents conducted operations in Kyle and Buda this week without giving prior notice to local law enforcement or county officials. A video showing a Salvadorian national with a bloody face during a Kyle arrest has sparked local concern and a request for medical assistance. Hays County officials...

The best free and fun events in Austin, January 19 – 22, include the Broadway in Austin presents Six, Shen Yun, and more!. Austin turns up the energy long before the weekend hits, and this list rounds up the can’t-miss events keeping the city buzzing all week long. Explore what’s happening from January 12 – 15 and...

The best free and fun events in Austin, January 23 – 25, include the Le Garage Sale, Brick Convention Austin 2026, Broadway Austin Presents Six, and more!. I’ve rounded up the top events and activities happening across the city, from festivals and outdoor fun to live shows and family-friendly picks. Please scroll...

Not long ago, Texas looked unbeatable, especially after beating UCLA and South Carolina on consecutive days in November. Then, January hit and the bottom fell out on the Longhorns.

"So glad it was saved." Rescuers share video after finding wild animal in heartbreaking predicament: 'Poor thing' first appeared on The Cool Down .

AUSTIN, Texas — Law enforcement is asking for the public's help finding a missing elderly man last seen Jan. 18 in South Austin. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), 82-year-old Ramon Gonzales has not been seen since 2 p.m. Sunday at St. David's South Austin Medical Center, 901 W. Ben White Blvd.

The City of Austin will have select offices open on MLK Day. Most administrative offices are closed but public resources are still available.

A train derailment in Manor blocked multiple streets. No injuries were reported. Roads are expected to reopen in a few hours.

Mendez Middle School is set to return to Austin ISD management at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year after the campus earned a B rating through Third Future Schools.