Triple-digit Texas heat drives electricity demand to apparent record, ERCOT says
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log. As the city of Austin and its surrounding areas swelter in the triple-digit heat, the strain on the electricity grid is being felt locally. The Austin Independent School District, which serves the small incorporated city of Austin, may need to consider h
People Drive From All Over Texas To Eat At This Massive Restaurant That Seats...
There’s a restaurant perched on a cliff above Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, and it might just be the most dramatic place you’ll ever eat a plate of Tex-Mex. The Oasis on Lake Travis isn’t just a restaurant. It’s an experience that people across the entire state...
What is the tallest building in Texas? Austin takes the crown
Austin's new Waterline tower has become the tallest building in Texas at 1,025 feet, ending Houston's decades-long reign. Here's how the state's five tallest skyscrapers rank nationally.
Most Texans Don’t Know You Can Get Married For Free At This Gorgeous Hill...
Picture this: saying your vows under a beautiful stone archway with sweeping Hill Country views as your backdrop, all without spending a dime on the venue. Chapel Dulcinea in Austin makes this dream a reality for couples who want something meaningful without the stress of a massive wedding budget. This hidden gem offer
APD Chief Davis: Shooting in northeast Austin possibly ‘suicide by police’
Austin Police were in northeast Austin early Friday morning investigating a fatal shooting involving police that APD Chief Lisa Davis said was "potentially a suicide by police."
Successful ruling for Texas OL has major implications for Ohio State game
This has some major implications for the Week 2 matchup between the Buckeyes and the Longhorns.
Travis County DA files motion to revoke $27K payout to jurors over dropped case
AUSTIN, Texas - The Travis County District Attorney's office is filing a motion to revoke payouts to jurors in the dropped evidence tampering case against former Williamson County officials Robert Chody and Jason Nassour. The 299th District Court approved a juror compensation order proposed by Nassour's defense team th
Environmental activists tested 77 Texas waterways. They found microplastics in 76
A report from the Environment Texas Research & Policy Center revealed that microplastics were present in 99% of Texas waterways, prompting calls for Governor Greg Abbott to form a health task force and implement stricter environmental standards.
Trial date set for man accused of killing six in 2023 Austin, San Antonio...
AUSTIN, Texas (WOAI/KABB) — A trial date has been set for Shane James, the man accused of killing six people across Austin and San Antonio in December 2023, with prosecutors announcing they will not seek the death penalty. James appeared in Travis County court Wednesday, where testimony is scheduled...
Woman arrested after police pursuit, crash on Llano bridge
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log. The incident on the Llano bridge raises concerns about the potential consequences of high-speed pursuits in the Austin area. Given that Austin is surrounded by Travis County and shares the same flooding and hurricane risks, emergency responders must be p

















