Audit finds seven Austin Energy employees cost the city $37k through vehicle misuse
AUSTIN, Texas — Seven Austin Energy employees violated city policy by using city-owned vehicles to commute between their homes and worksites for more than a year, costing the city an estimated $37,300, according to an investigative report released this month by the Austin City Auditor's Office. The employees drove...
Hoover Alexander says Hoover’s may be closing but he’s not done yet
After nearly three decades serving Texas comfort food in East Austin , Hoover Alexander says the decision to close Hoover's Cooking came down to business realities , changing priorities and a desire for more balance in his life. Driving the news: On Monday, customers gathered for "Hoova' Palooza," a farewell celebratio
East Austin Is Losing More Than a Restaurant as Hoover’s Cooking Prepares Its Final...
Hoover’s Cooking, founded by longtime Austin chef Hoover Alexander, is set to close after more...
Woman arrested in hit-and-run death of pedestrian on downtown Austin I-35 service road
AUSTIN, Texas — A woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on the downtown Austin I-35 service road last Friday, police said. Martha Maria Flores, 34, was identified as the suspect and booked into the Travis County Jail on Monday, June 15, according to the Austin Police De
Extreme heat warning in Texas. Here’s how hot it will get
Texans dealing with lingering flood impacts from former Tropical Storm Arthur may soon have another concern: dangerous heat. Feels-like temperatures are expected to soar up to 120 degrees in parts of Texas on Thursday, June 18, triggering extreme heat warnings and advisories in several parts of the state, according to
For preservers of lynching history in the US, Juneteenth is a religious reckoning
(RNS) — The Equal Justice Initiative’s Bryan Stevenson says confronting America’s lynching history is a matter of faith that demands truth-telling and repentance — especially on America’s most recently recognized national holiday.
This Free Hilltop Chapel Near Austin Offers Million-Dollar Views And Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments
Tucked into the dusty folds of Austin’s Hill Country is a place that feels like a secret whispered through the breeze. It's perched on a limestone bluff, kissed by big Texas skies and bathed in golden-hour light. You don’t just visit this place—you feel it. And if you're lucky, you might just catch a couple saying "I do" while the wind carries their vows into the hills.
This Eerie Abandoned Hospital In Texas Where History And Haunting Tales Collide
If you’re the type of traveler who loves an offbeat adventure — one that delivers history, mystery, and just a hint of the eerie — Yorktown Memorial Hospital in Yorktown, Texas, is calling your name. This long-abandoned hospital has become an unlikely destination for curious visitors who want to explore its shadowy halls, hear its stories, and maybe even feel a chill down their spine.
This Life Size Dinosaur Park With Shady Nature Trails And Fossil Digs Near Glen...
Looking for a spot where you can stroll through a forest of prehistoric giants and feel like you’ve stepped back in time? Welcome to Dinosaur World in Glen Rose, Texas—a place where life-size dinosaurs loom around every corner, delighting kids and adults alike. It’s equal parts quirky roadside attraction and immersive outdoor adventure, inviting you to explore a land where dinosaurs rule the trails.
San Antonio’s Most Surprising Park Has Mini Trains Waterfalls And River Views Worth Exploring
Nestled just a few minutes from downtown San Antonio, Brackenridge Park feels like stumbling into a green dream where city life melts into nature, history, and a touch of quirky charm. You might come for a peaceful walk or a family picnic—but don’t be surprised if you stay for the miniature trains, Japanese gardens, or maybe even a spontaneous paddle down the river.
