University of Texas student develops tool to identify what drives cancer survival
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cancer researchers have a new tool at their disposal that could help improve survival rates. Developed by University of Texas undergraduate student Milit Patel, this new system gathers data from around the world to determine what drives cancer survival in nearly every country on the planet. Using...
Round Rock in process of building the City’s largest playground in Old Settlers Park
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Old Settlers Park will soon be the home of Round Rock's largest playground. The City of Round Rock says that the new Joanne Land Playground is under construction and is set to be the largest in the city's inventory. The playground is being built near...
Texas’ Madison Booker is tired of playing South Carolina after close loss
After Texas came up short against South Carolina, Madison Booker joked that she is tired of playing the Gamecocks.
20 Best Cheap Eats Austin: Top Affordable Restaurants (2026)
Jump To: Under $10 | Downtown & UT-Area | International Flavors | Elevated. Austin’s food scene has become world-famous, but you don’t need a tech mogul’s salary to eat like a local king. From historic bakeries to “culinary-school” burgers and hidden Mediterranean delis, we’ve expanded our 2026 guide to 20 must-visit...
10 Central Texas educators named finalists for Excellence in Education awards
Ten educators in Central Texas were listed as finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
Family searching for man last seen Thursday in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas - A 22-year-old man has been reported missing since Thursday in Austin. Family members are concerned for his wellbeing, saying he was experiencing delusions when he was last seen. Avalon Stanley Adams reported missing. What we know:. Avalon Stanley Adams was last seen Thursday, Jan. 15, outside Dell...
More companies expanding operations in Texas, receive millions in taxpayer money
(The Center Square) – More companies are expanding operations in Texas and receiving millions of taxpayer dollars to do it. The latest are CesiumAstro outside of Austin and Loloi Inc. outside of Dallas. CesiumAstro announced it secured an historic $200 million financing package from the Export-Import Bank of the...
6 US suburbs where home prices are forecast to crash by next year
Across the country, a growing body of analysis points to a small but important group of suburbs where home values are likely to fall, not just flatten. With Home prices poised to dip in 22 U.S. cities next year and early data showing some markets already turning negative, buyers and owners in these communities face...
These Texas Highway Stops Serve Tacos and Tex-Mex Worth Pulling Over For
Road trips across Texas aren’t just about getting from point A to point B. They’re about discovering hidden gems along the way, especially when it comes to food. Nothing beats the thrill of spotting a roadside taco stand or a legendary Tex-Mex joint that locals swear by, where the smell of sizzling fajitas and fresh...
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Expanding Austin Presence
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the chicken chain “Born & Breaded in Texas,” was founded in College Station in 1994, and it has shown considerable growth in the years since. As the brand expands in states like Utah, Wisconsin, and Georgia, Layne’s Chicken Fingers continues to have its strongest presence in its home state.
