Austin TX

Austin likes to keep things weird, but these days it’s also getting pretty good at keeping things expensive. Eating out regularly in this city can feel like a full-time financial commitment — unless you know where to look. The good news is that some of the best food in town doesn’t cost more than a ... Read more

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Linda and Mark Balderas met back in the 1980s, when she applied to work at his dad's restaurant. "My grandpa had told his dad to keep an eye on me. So I think he decided to take that position," Linda Balderas said. "Guilty as charged,"...

Hidden in the corners of society is a population of people who seem to exist outside the standard framework of a community.

The Travis County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified the man fatally shot by an off-duty Austin police officer during a shooting at a barbershop near Pflugerville as Jefferson Josue Rodas of Pflugerville. Authorities said they are not releasing additional details about the suspect or the ongoing investigation at...

(PRESS RELEASE) AUSTIN, TX — Pet Honesty, the science-driven pet wellness brand known for raising the bar on clean, vet-approved supplements, is expanding its award-winning dental portfolio with the launch of Brush Buddies, a chewable daily dental treat designed to deliver more effective oral care. Made with...

The Peached Tortilla has a daily "Social Hour" with food and drink specials, with drinks starting at $5. (Courtesy The Peached Tortilla) Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Kyle and Liberty Hill will be welcoming a handful of additions to their dining scenes, including several local operation expansions from...

Austin is in the calm before the South by Southwest storm; pretty soon, diners may have to vie with tourists at their favorite restaurants. But for now, we've got a couple of openings and closings to take note of, plus anniversary parties celebrating the ones that stuck around. Openings and...

A Central Texas water utility is facing more than $70,000 in fines after regulators said it repeatedly exceeded groundwater pumping limits during a declared drought.

Austin film fans are getting a major dose of nostalgia this spring when Austin Film Society (AFS) rolls out the red carpet for a homegrown favorite. On March 22, AFS Cinema will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Everybody Wants Some!! with a pair of screenings featuring special guests Richard Linklater, Zoey Deutch,...

A Travis County district attorney is facing new scrutiny for allegedly freeing a career criminal charged with murdering a father of five.