Austin wasn’t always expensive. Here’s how it became Texas’ priciest metropolis.
From housing to child care, Austin’s costs are climbing. The Cost of Living series examines what changed and what it means for the city’s future.
APD Seeks Driver After East Cesar Chavez Hit-and-Run
Austin police detectives are asking for the public’s help tracking down a pickup driver who took off after rear-ending another vehicle on Monday, Jan. 16, 2026. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of E. Cesar Chavez Street and Attayac Street. The other driver suffered minor injuries and did not...
The Best Restaurant Prime Rib In Texas, According To Customers
Bartlett's Steakhouse in Austin, Texas is a highly recommended dining destination known for its perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful prime rib served with garlic mashed potatoes and au jus. Texas has no shortage of meat lovers, and one restaurant in Austin has captivated prime rib enthusiasts. Scour the socials,...
Texas barbecue star names Curry Boys to ‘Mount Rushmore of Texas BBQ’
A renowned barbecue expert in Central Texas dished on the business of smoked meats and food culture at South by Southwest. KG BBQ pitmaster Kareem El-Ghayesh explained his tips and tricks for success in the ever-changing Texas barbecue industry on Sunday, March 15. MySA sat down with El-Ghayesh in one...
Austin City Council seeks new federal law enforcement guidelines
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin City Council members are pushing for changes to how federal law enforcement operates in the city, with a proposed five-point plan that largely focuses on immigration enforcement and interactions during protests. Five council members, including District 2 Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes, sent a...
New film profiles Austin musician who inspired Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett
A new documentary film is filling an important gap in Austin's music history. Steven Fromholz, a singer-songwriter whose music paved the way for progressive country to take hold in the Texas capital, is the subject of The Man with the Big Hat, which premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 14, 2026.
Austin-area suburb of Leander heralded among must-live places in Texas
Austin might have been one of the hottest markets in the country to move to a few years ago, but now one of the Texas capital's surrounding suburbs has captured national attention among the fastest growing places in Texas. Roughly 26 miles north of Austin is the city of Leander,...
An eye on government can track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing
Texas' long-established open government laws help us see how taxpayer dollars are spent and root out malfeasance. It's important to keep these transparency laws strong, Kelley Shannon writes.
Man arrested, charged in stabbing on CapMetro bus that injured two
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have identified Rogerio Martinez Jr., 54, as the suspect in a stabbing on a CapMetro bus on South Lamar Boulevard on Friday that left two people injured. Martinez was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, both second-degree felonies, and booked...
Pet rescued from NE Austin kitchen fire that extended into attic
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department rescued a pet while extinguishing a fire in NE Austin Sunday evening. Officials stated around 6:30 p.m. that they were on the scene of a kitchen fire that extended to the attic of a house at 3112 Lynridge Dr. The main body...
