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Houston Methodist and UT Southwestern earned spots on Newsweek’s 2026 world rankings. Here’s how Austin hospitals fared.

UHLAND, Texas — A Central Texas family said they are reliving their grief after learning that the man accused of killing their son has been released from jail following multiple bond reductions. Andrew Farias was shot and killed at a graduation party in Uhland in May 2025. According to...

On Feb. 12, Gov. Greg Abbott added an endorsement to his website from the Music Venue Alliance of Texas, claiming to represent “over 800 music venues across the state.”. “Governor Abbott has always been a champion for us. If it weren’t for his efforts to reopen Texas, over 500 small live music venues across our great...

Costa Rica’s environmental prosecutor this month raided Hybrida Farms, a medical cannabis operation tied to a U.S. venture now at the center of a $100 million court fight in Austin, seizing computers, cell phones and documents as part of a criminal probe. The raid has injected an international wrinkle into a Travis...

AUSTIN, Texas — A man was arrested on drunken driving charges after allegedly striking a pedestrian in south Austin last week, police said. Bijan Cyrus Irani, 34, was arrested the evening of Feb. 20 after Austin Police Department officers responded to a crash in the 9300 block of Menchaca Road at 6:53 p.m.

AUSTIN, Texas — Commuters will have a new option as the southbound 183 Express Lanes open on Saturday, Feb. 28, as part of the 183 North Mobility Project. The southbound opening offers drivers a tolled express lane route as they travel south from North Austin. The express lanes will use variable pricing, similar to...

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect in connection to a criminal mischief incident. APD says the incident happened on Dec. 17, 2025 at 513 W. Odell Street at around 1:12 p.m. The suspect entered a construction site by squeezing through...

Rosie Flores will perform with Robert Plant's 2026 Saving Grace tour as a guest for 16 dates this spring. The guitarist hit the road with the Led Zeppelin vocalist last November as an opener. The spring leg kicks off March 14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and ends on April 7...

After backlash and legal threats, Austin’s six hotel purchases are now fully operating as shelters or permanent supportive housing.

Austin’s diverse culinary scene just got another reason to celebrate beef lovers: Bartlett’s has been named the top spot for prime rib in Texas by national food publication Tasting Table. In a roundup of the best prime rib restaurants across all 50 U.S. states, Bartlett’s stood out in the Lone Star State for its...