Austin Rocks: 3 Classic Local Burgers
Sometimes a burger in a local joint just hits the spot better than anything else. If you’re visiting central Texas, I have a few favorite Austin burgers to recommend. (Part of the Austin Rocks series of posts by a local about things to do and see in Austin, Texas)
Historic Landmark Commission Shut Out of Barton Springs Bridge Decision
Members of the city’s Historic Landmark Commission were blindsided this month when they were asked to sign off on the demolition and replacement of the 100-year-old Barton Springs Road Bridge – more than two years after City Council had decided its fate. It’s unusual for the commission to...
Zatka Bites Drive-Thru Opens in Round Rock
Zatka Bites, a new to-go Indian drive-thru on South Mays Street, has quietly pulled into gear in Round Rock, serving up Mumbai-style comfort food with a tight, street snack-focused menu. The counter and pickup window are all about speed, with handhelds and boxed meals designed for quick grab-and-go orders by car or...
Godzilla to destroy Austin, other Texas cities in upcoming anthology
The King of the Monsters will stomp through Texas on his ceaseless path of destruction in May.
Here are the Central Texas law enforcement agencies with Flock, data sharing agreements with...
KXAN asked DPS on Feb. 6 for a list of every government and law enforcement agency with an active agreement.
Man fatally shot by off-duty Austin officer during Pflugerville barbershop shooting
Authorities say a gunman opened fire inside a Pflugerville barbershop before an off-duty Austin police officer returned fire, killing the suspect.
Police seek suspect after $4,000 in electrical wiring damage at Central Austin build site
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is asking the public for help identifying a suspect connected to a criminal mischief incident at a Central Austin construction site last December. The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at approximately 1:12 p.m. at 513 W....
AFD responds to fire at abandoned building in Central East Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Crews responded to a fire at an abandoned building early Thursday morning in Central East Austin. The Austin Fire Department (AFD) arrived at about 1:20 a.m. to the fire at 4605 Manor Road, not far from the Gaylord Sackler Memorial Skate Park. Once on scene, crews...
Victim identified in last weekend’s north Austin homicide
"Preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was shot and killed by an unknown suspect who then fled the area," APD wrote.
H-E-B’s fast-growing rival opens in bustling Austin-area town next week
The grocery chain is the latest development to join the Elon Musk-centric city.
