Texas lawmakers urge Tesla to delay Austin robotaxi launch as demo raises safety concerns
AUSTIN, Texas (KEYE) — Tesla is preparing to launch its first fleet of fully driverless “robotaxis” in Austin as early as next week. However, a group of Texas lawmakers is asking the company to hit pause, arguing that the technology is not yet ready and that the launch should be delayed until new statewide safety...
Civil Jury Trial Over Alex Gonzales Shooting Set to Begin
Four years after Austin police officers shot and killed Alex Gonzales Jr., one of those officers – and the city itself – will stand trial for the killing. The trial comes as a result of a civil lawsuit filed by Gonzales’ parents 18 months after their son was killed. Jessica Arellano, Gonzales’ former girlfriend who...
1 dead after south Austin crash involving pedestrian
The Austin Police Department said it was investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Wednesday night in south Austin.
Delays on I-35 in Round Rock after highway shut down briefly
The Texas Department of Transportation said a portion of both northbound and southbound Interstate 35 was closed due to police activity.
Austin Man Charged with DWI in Fatal South Pleasant Valley Road Collision
On a regular Thursday night, tragedy struck on the roads of Austin. The Austin Police Department reported a serious collision at the 1700 block of South Pleasant Valley Road involving an SUV and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, Eliasib Cortes Vargas, sustained injuries that, despite a quick medical response, led to...
City of Austin pipes leaked 9.3 billion gallons in 2024
In 2024, city-owed pipes seeped and spewed 9.3 billion gallons of treated water – a 31% increase over the previous year, according to annual audits submitted to the Texas Water Development Board.
Austin Animal Center working on notification changes for animals at risk of euthanasia
Leaders of Austin's Animal Services Office (ASO) are working through updates to how the city notifies its partners, and the public, of animals at risk of euthanasia, according to a memo from the city's deputy animal services officer.
Executive director of Texas Funeral Service Commission fired
During the Texas Funeral Service Commission's (TFSC) regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, commissioners moved to fire Scott Bingaman, the group's now former executive director.
xAI supercomputer faces lawsuit over air pollution concerns
The xAI supercomputer, Colossus, faces a potential lawsuit from the NAACP and the Southern Environmental Law Center over pollution concerns tied to its gas-powered turbines. The facility has sparked debate over its environmental impact versus economic benefits. The xAI data center has been operational since last...
This Grand Spanish Mission In Texas Tells Stories Through Stone, Arches, And Whispering Courtyards
Some places transport you—not just geographically, but spiritually, emotionally, and maybe even historically. One minute you’re just a few miles from downtown San Antonio, and the next, you’re standing inside 300-year-old stone walls, surrounded by arches, bells, and the echoes of an entirely different world.
