Austin ISD updates protest protocols for students, staff amidst TEA investigation
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin ISD has updated its protest protocols as the Texas Education Agency investigates the district's recent anti-ICE walkouts. The district says that, beginning Monday, on-campus walkouts within 300 feet of school buildings will be monitored by administrators and Austin ISD police. Administrators...
The Icehouse Conroe announces closure
The backyard bar and kitchen also served as an event space and held concerts. (Courtesy The Icehouse Conroe) The Icehouse Conroe will close Feb. 9, restaurant officials announced via a Feb. 2 Facebook post. The backyard bar and kitchen also served as an event space and held concerts. “We are...
Camp Mystic Sued by Family of Girl Still Missing in 2025 Flood
Another lawsuit has been filed against Camp Mystic following last year’s deadly flooding over the July 4th weekend. 27 campers and counselors were killed when flooding caused the Guadalupe River to rise rapidly, ultimately sweeping them away. One little girl is still missing. 8-year old Cile Steward, who attended...
Texas DA Slammed for Indicting Trooper While ‘Career Criminals Roam Free’
Travis County District Attorney José Garza has added another police indictment to his growing list, charging a DPS trooper while the career criminal he chased — a documented gang member with multiple pending felonies — remains free thanks to the DA’s revolving‑door justice system. News...
The Enchiladas At This Texas Restaurant Are So Good, You’ll Swear You’re In Mexico...
There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect enchilada – that magical second when the tortilla, sauce, and filling create a symphony in your mouth – and suddenly you’re transported somewhere else entirely. At Matt’s El Rancho in Austin, that somewhere else is Mexico City,...
Round Rock Early College High School students walk out in peaceful protest against ICE...
Approximately 100 students staged a peaceful, student-organized walkout at Round Rock Early College High School on Friday to oppose ICE actions in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities.
Texas School District Lets Students Clear THC Vape Felony
Round Rock ISD allows students caught with a THC vape to clear a felony by completing education, check-ins, and probation. Hutto ISD has a similar program.
St. Edward’s Tiny Forest aims to cool overdeveloped areas
St. Edward's University has planted a "tiny forest" in Austin to serve as a proof-of-concept model for urban climate resiliency.
Austin Airport Unveils Plans for 75,000-Square-Foot Terminal Addition
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s latest expansion is finally starting to show above the construction walls, as crews raise the West Infill, a four-level build that will add more than 75,000 square feet to the Barbara Jordan Terminal. The airport shared a short construction video on February 4, 2026, revealing...
Iowa-Born Chain Casey’s Is Coming to Austin
With nearly 2,900 stores in 19 states, Casey’s, the convenience-store-plus-service-station-plus-restaurant born in Boone, Iowa, is coming to Austin. A recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows a new Casey’s planned for 14200 FM 620. Construction is expected to run from March 16 to...

















