Review: Another Epic Year of iHeart Country Fest in Austin
Austin got a taste of some of country music’s biggest acts at the iHeartCountry Festival this past Saturday night, May 2, 2026, at the Moody Center. The 13th annual event, presented by Capital One and hosted by Bobby Bones, delivered high-energy performances that had the crowd on their feet all evening.
Bell County leaders urge pause on transmission line project, push to move hearings
BELL COUNTY, Texas — Bell County leaders are calling for a major change in how the public can weigh in on a controversial high-voltage transmission line project—asking state regulators to move an upcoming hearing from Austin to Bell County. The request comes after the Bell County Commissioners Court...
Swarm of bees attack Sunset Valley resident; officials urge precautions
SUNSET VALLEY, Texas - A swarm of bees hospitalized a Sunset Valley resident Monday evening, prompting authorities to encourage precautions. Sunset Valley police say that the resident came into contact with the swarm at around 6:30 p.m. May 4 near 16 Pillow Road, off Jones Road. The resident was taken...
Investigation underway after small fire at South Congress Hotel
AUSTIN, Texas — An investigation is underway after a hotel caught fire early Tuesday morning in South Austin. According to the Austin Fire Department (AFD), crews received a call at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday about smoke inside the South Congress Hotel, located at 1603 South Congress Ave. Once on...
Korean water purification brand Necoa debuts 2 Austin locations
Both Necoa locations are now open in Austin. (Courtesy Necoa) Necoa, a water purification company, launched two Austin-area showrooms recently, according to a representative from Codeword communication agency. In a nutshell. The brand launched a mobile showroom, showcasing its water purification products, at Domain Northside in early March. The pop-up...
Beaumont teen’s killer gets 35 years | Judge wanted to give more
BEAUMONT, Texas — An 18-year-old from Del Valle was sentenced to 35 years in prison Monday for the shooting death of a Beaumont teenager, with a Jefferson County judge making clear she was reluctant to accept the agreed plea deal but pressed forward after confirming the victim's family had been consulted.
Central Texas’ May bird forecast: Spring migration continues
May's bird forecast highlights spring migration and a favorite known for its orange underparts and rump, the Baltimore Oriole.
Several Central Texans are demanding refunds and warning others about a local contractor
AUSTIN, Texas — A group of Central Texas homeowners and contractors are warning others after they say they paid a contractor for various jobs that were never completed and now want their money back. The group contacted the KVUE Defenders, prompting an investigation into similar complaints involving the same...
2020 Austin protests: Criminal allegations against Travis County DA, staff dismissed
AUSTIN, Texas - A Travis County judge dismissed criminal allegations against the District Attorney and members of his office, while felony charges against three Austin Police officers tied to the 2020 protests move forward. Nearly six years after protesters filled the streets of downtown Austin, the legal fight over what...
Atwood, Goode go back-to-back in 2nd round of AUSL Draft
Atwood was the No. 7 overall pick by the Carolina Blaze, and Goode is staying in the Austin area as the No. 8 pick by the Texas Volts.
