Austin city council approves internal audit, external audit will likely be on Nov ballot
Austin City Council unanimously approved a ordinance on Thursday, directing the city auditor to establish a recurring program of comprehensive efficiency assessments for all city departments. In other words, a regular internal audit. The ordinance states: “The city auditor shall initiate and oversee a program of...
After a record-hot February across Texas, here’s a look at the March outlook
After the warmest February ever for much of Texas, here’s a close look at what to expect as the calendar flips to March.
Blue Bell’s First New Flavor of 2026 Is Here
Texas ice cream fans may want to clear some freezer space. A familiar favorite just rolled out something new, and it will not be around forever.
Mass shooting in downtown Austin as at least 10 people injured with 17 shots...
Shots were fired at a bar in Austin, Texas, with reports that more than 10 people have been injured. Police have arrived at the scene.
Flavor Town Flop! RFK Jr. Mocked for ‘Trying to Be Guy Fieri’ During Bizarre...
The Health and Human Services Secretary has taken heat for pushing a high-meat diet while traveling the country 'like a Food Network star.'
Central Texas’ March bird forecast
All our local resident birds are full-throatedly busy attracting mates and checking out possible nest sites. The Golden-cheeked Warbler, a highly anticipated March arrival, is due any day now.
De Nada Cantina now serving tacos, margaritas at new South First Street restaurant
De Nada Cantina, an East-Austin Tex-Mex restaurant, is now serving tacos and margaritas at a new South Austin location. (Courtesy De Nada Cantina) De Nada Cantina opened a second location to South Austin diners in late February. The Austin Tex-Mex staple serves tacos and margaritas in pink cups, offering happy...
Oria Opens on Barton Springs Road With Wood-Fired Mediterranean Dining
A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant built around charcoal- and wood-fired cooking, Oria, opens in mid February in the former Austin Eastciders space at 1530 Barton Springs Road. The concept comes from the team behind Space Cowboy, with owner Rikki Wang at the helm and JuanDiego “JD” Solombrino serving as executive...
Pflugerville restaurant owner giving back to Austin’s homeless community one meal at a time
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — Darius Burnett is no stranger to serving. "God sent me here and I was able to open up a restaurant, and trust me, it was hard," Burnett said. For him, it was easy to decide giving what God gave him back to the community. "At Burnett's,...
Austin ISD projected deficit balloons to $49 million, worse than expected
Austin ISD leaders now project a $49 million deficit by the end of the school year, more than double the shortfall board members approved just months ago, intensifying pressure on the district as it struggles with falling enrollment and rising costs. Superintendent Matias Segura presented the revised forecast during...
