In Ink and on Airwaves, Texas Media Grows Ever More Concentrated
A version of this story ran in the January / February 2026 issue. In the realm of Texas newspapers, one media mogul now rules them all—or close to it at least. Last February, Hearst Communications acquired the Austin American-Statesman. Seven months later, the privately held New York-based conglomerate bought up the...
Austin climbs into top-10 list of best U.S. cities to find a job
Austin has worked its way into 9th place in WalletHub's new study ranking the best places to find a job in 2026. The just-released "Best Cities for Jobs (2026)" report compared 182 U.S. cities based on 31 relevant metrics "that shape the strength of local job markets" across two main categories: a socioeconomics rank...
Phoebe’s Diner brings breakfast fare with “inventive” flair to Brodie
Phoebe's Diner is set to open a new location on Brodie Lane. (Courtesy Sara Lauren Hinojosa/Phoebe's Diner) Southwest Austin residents will soon gain another brunch spot as Phoebe’s Diner plans a fourth location. What’s on the menu. Phoebe’s Diner blends “classic diner nostalgia with inventive technique,” an...
Central Texas school district closes due to increased flu, illness
Bartlett ISD said it would be closed Thursday and Friday due to increased flu and illness across the district.
CI Foodie: 6 changes to Austin’s dining scene including pizza and coffee
Bahler Street has launched its location on the border of Georgetown and Round Rock. (Courtesy Bahler Street Pizza) The Austin area and its neighboring cities have seen two new eateries and are expected to welcome two more in the near future. Community members can try out the new spots which feature wood-fired...
Austin man arrested after investigators find large amounts of fentanyl, other drugs during search
AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin man was arrested following an investigation into an overdose in Williamson County. The investigation led to the seizure of large amounts of fentanyl and other drugs in Austin. What we know:. After an overdose in Williamson County in December 2025, an investigation was launched by...
Fight for the downtown Austin IHOP continues
World Class Holdings is attempting to stave off foreclosure on the IHOP property in downtown Austin by filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, but a creditor has challenged the case, calling it a bad-faith tactic.
American Street Food Franchise Gyro Republic Signs Nine Texas Locations, Fueling National Expansion
Gyro Republic, the fast casual franchise bringing New York City halal cart culture to America’s suburbs, has signed three development agreements totaling nine locations across Texas: five in Austin, three in San Antonio, and one in Dallas, as the brand accelerates national expansion heading into 2026. For decades,...
Full Guide to Vanderbilt vs. Texas: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups
Previewing what should be an exciting SEC tilt between Vanderbilt and Texas, but which team really shows up and takes charge on Wednesday night?
APD review sparked by KXAN investigation reveals new details in Treysuhr Carter case
A review of the Treysuhr Carter case by a new detective provides new insights in the case of the teen found catastrophically injured on a Northeast Austin residential street on Dec. 30, 2023.
