Man in custody after APD execute murder arrest warrant in West Campus
The Austin Police Department said its SWAT team was responding to a barricaded subject call in the West Campus area near Lamar Boulevard.
Paxton demands stricter vetting after deadly Texas rampage by suspect who was naturalized citizen
Texas AG Ken Paxton calls for better immigration vetting after a shooting in Austin left three dead. The suspect allegedly wore a "Property of Allah" shirt.
MoPac crash shuts down all northbound lanes at Steck Avenue
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced on X all northbound lanes of MoPac at Steck Avenue closed due to a crash.
Austin spot makes Texas Monthly’s best new restaurants of 2026 list
Texas Monthly has revealed its 10 best new restaurants for 2026. Published Monday, March 2, the list is open to restaurants that opened between December 1, 2024 and October 31, 2025. Notably, it’s the first edition of the list written by Paula Forbes, who succeeded veteran writer Pat Sharpe last...
What salary do I need to afford a house in Austin in 2026?
What salary do I need to afford a house in Austin in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...
These 11 top neighborhood restaurants reveal the heart of Austin
In a city like Austin, dining out could mean anything — an exciting prospect for visitors and dedicated foodies, but an exhausting one for many locals. Nothing salves the burns of change like a trusty neighborhood restaurant. These are spots where locals hang out, regulars might recognize each other,...
Laredo mayor urges vigilance following Austin mass shooting, international tensions
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo is urging residents to remain vigilant following the deadly mass shooting in Austin and ongoing international tensions. Mayor Victor Treviño said there is no confirmed threat to Laredo at this time, but the city is working closely with the Laredo Police Department and federal...
UT Austin becomes first institution to help Space Force track threats
UT Austin is the first university to partner with the U.S. Space Force, thanks to a $9.3M grant.
Austin’s Tower Boom Leaves Rest Of Texas Playing Catch-Up
Austin is not just growing; it is shooting upward. In the span of a few years, the once-modest skyline has turned into a forest of cranes and glass, with new residential towers rising from Lady Bird Lake to Rainey Street. Those high-rises are reshaping how people live, commute, and spend money downtown, and the burst...
GoTo Foods rebranding Schlotzsky’s
Schlotzskys deli prototypeSchlotzskys deli prototypeA new prototype has been unveiled for the deli franchise. GoTo...
