Hays County residents to gather at courthouse demanding transparency over ICE raid arrests
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Community members in Hays County are set to gather at the county courthouse on Thursday to commemorate three months since 49 people were detained by ICE agents in Dripping Springs. The commemoration, organized by LatinoJustice and Austin Sanctuary Network, demands answers and transparency over...
Man Brawls With 5 Cops During Arrest in Austin Texas
The five police officers in the video at the bottom of this article are attempting to coax a very large man into cooperating with them, and it is not going very well. As the cops threaten to mace him and punch him in the face, he just swats them off like King Kong does to the airplanes at the end of the movie when...
New Lake Travis wedding venue transforms space left by longtime eatery
Austin is a city full of venues — music venues, hotels, bars, clubs, galleries — but it doesn't have a ton of dedicated wedding venues. Luckily, a transformation of the longtime Austin restaurant Iguana Grill has added a new option the short list, as Union Pointe on the Lake opens with the same famous Lake Travis...
DPS assists in immigration operation in north Austin
On Wednesday, multiple agencies conducted an immigration operation in north Austin near north Lamar along Rundberg Lane.
Columbus Has This Massive Mediterranean Market With Fresh-Baked Pita And Spices From Around The...
Step inside and your senses go on high alert—in the best way possible. A hint of warm spice hits your nose, followed by the buttery scent of something fresh from the oven. You hear a soft hum of languages blending together, and before you’ve even reached the first aisle, your shopping basket is magically full. Welcome to Phoenicia Specialty Foods, one of the most vibrant and delicious cultural experiences hiding in plain sight in Columbus, Ohio.
This Whimsical Texas Ranch Lets You Dine Beside Camels And Snuggle A Kangaroo
Tucked away in the rolling hills of North Texas, there's a place where fine dining meets exotic animal encounters—and it’s every bit as magical as it sounds. Welcome to The Whitehorse @ Oak Meadow Ranch, where you can sip wine under twinkle lights, dine on chef-curated meals, and then hand-feed a camel named Jolene—all in one unforgettable evening.
Austin Rejects Mass Surveillance Amid Mass Deportations
Practically every day on the news, we see masked men carrying guns, who may or may not be ICE officers (it’s impossible to know because they have refused to identify themselves), storming into immigrant communities and snatching mothers, fathers, and children off the streets. And, as City Council Member...
Austin kicks off Fourth of July with Star Spangled Fest
AUSTIN, Texas — The Star Spangled Fest is set to kick off Independence Day celebrations a day early in Austin, promising a fun-filled event with live music, food, games, and more. Teri Smart shared details about the festival, highlighting its family-friendly atmosphere. "Star Spangled Fest is a two-day celebration....
Austin Police asks for help identifying driver who hit 68-year-old
The Austin Police Department said in a Monday press release that it needs the public's help identifying a driver who struck a 68-year-old man on the early morning of June 14.
Man accused in deadly UT stabbing could be released, victim’s mother calls it ‘terrifying’
AUSTIN, Texas — The mother of a University of Texas at Austin student who was fatally stabbed on campus in 2017 says she is devastated and alarmed as a court date approaches that could determine whether the man accused in the killing is released from a forensic mental health facility.