10 Texas BBQ Counters Where Brisket Still Rules The Plate
You can smell the oak and post oak long before you reach the counter, and that is your first hint that Texas still protects its brisket crown with pride. Each of these counters treats time like a secret ingredient, coaxing tenderness and bark from humble beef with patience that borders on devotion.
Round Rock police use robot during SWAT calls
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Round Rock Police are using a tool to keep officers and the public safer during what could be dangerous situations. When SWAT is called out, seconds matter and so does distance. Round Rock Police have a teammate built to take the first step, so officers don’t have to.
Austin Police Department ramping up de-escalation training under new use-of-force policy
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis is taking a national de-escalation training to a new level in her department starting next year. As part of the program, one instructor will bring his first-hand experience from a controversial shooting case to fellow officers – as a trainer.
Pilot Knob: The Hidden Volcano Inside Austin’s City Limits
Imagine a city where a dormant volcano sits quietly in the background. Austin's very own Pilot Knob has a fascinating story to tell.
Austin MoPac road-rage clip goes viral after window smash
The Mopac interchange in southwest Austin Monday October 15, 2018. RALPH BARRERA for AMERICAN-STATESMAN. A road-rage encounter on MoPac is drawing widespread attention after a video surfaced showing one driver shattering another motorist’s window before speeding off — prompting a chase down the busy highway near the...
Crews extinguish fire at Southeast Austin apartment building under construction: See video
The fire could be seen from Highway 71 and Interstate 35.
HoneyBaked Rolls Out Prime Rib for the Holidays
Austin, Texas-- The holidays just got more delicious! The Honey Baked Ham Company is unveiling a first-ever addition to its iconic holiday lineup: Prime Rib. HoneyBaked’s Resident Culinary Expert, Chef Tim Ziga, says families are craving restaurant-quality meals without the stress, making this the perfect time to...
Texas Restaurant Ranked Among the Best Steakhouses in the World
A top Texas restaurant, Jeffrey’s of Austin ranked No. 3 in North America for its exceptional steaks, service, and award-winning dining experience.
A favorite Austin holiday pop-up bar reopens in 2025 with a new train car...
One of Austin's longtime holiday pop-up bars is open and offering a rooftop spot to merrily mingle. The Ugly Sweater Holiday Pop-up Bar has kitschy cheer and skyline views on the menu thru December at Rules & Regs Bar. Enjoy holiday themed cocktails like the Muffin Man, Gin-gle All The Way, Naught or Spice, and the...
Buffalo Wild Wings Go takeout spot to open near Mueller in North Austin
The to-go wings spot, opening in early 2026, will allow customers to order delivery or pickup takeout orders. (Courtesy Buffalo Wild Wings) Buffalo Wild Wings Go is slated to open next year in the Mueller area of Austin. How it works. Customers can submit takeout and delivery orders through the...
