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AUSTIN, Texas — Members of Austin, Texas band Peelander-Z are recovering after a crash in New Mexico. According to the band's record label, Chicken Ranch Records, Peelander-Z was involved in a "major traffic accident" outside of Albuquerque on the evening of Monday, May 18. An online fundraiser for the band said their

Happy first week of summer break to lots of you! We’re only a couple days in, but I’m definitely not missing my 5 a.m. alarm clock. I’m getting used to these slower mornings pretty quickly. Noelle had her Müv dance recital last weekend, and I have to...

AUSTIN, Texas — A draft of Texas’ 2027 State Water Plan is drawing concerns from some water protection advocates who say it fails to account for one growing industry: data centers. The plan, created by the Texas Water Development Board, will guide tens of billions of dollars in...

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) launched the SH 130 Smart Corridor on May 21. The corridor, which stretches for more than four miles of SH 130 in Austin, uses technology to enhance safety and make the highway more efficient. The technology combines continuous, lane-level roadway awareness with real-time

Waymo temporarily suspends autonomous robotaxi services in Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio due to severe flooding incidents and extreme weather.

AUSTIN, Texas - New details have been released about a man killed after a tree struck by lightning fell on him during last week’s storms. Friends describe Kirk Foyle as "The mayor of Barton Springs." They say he was a familiar face at businesses all along South Lamar, someone who brought people together through his lov

Someone whispered vulgar comments into a hot mic during ESPN's nationally televised softball game between Arizona State and Texas on Sunday in Austin.

A heavy police presence moved into South Austin on Monday, May 25, 2026, as officers responded to a SWAT situation near the 2100 block of West William Cannon Drive. Tactical vehicles and armed officers lined the area while police worked to secure the scene. Early on, authorities said it was still unclear how many peopl

The latest land acquisition could one day tie into a more than 200-acre metropolitan park.

After months of hard work and culinary determination, CultureMap has completed its statewide journey to honor the best chefs, restaurants, and more with the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. The series kicked off April 9 with our Austin Tastemaker Awards at Distribution Hall, then we moved to Houston on April 16...