Austin police investigating homicide on East Riverside Drive
Police said a person found injured in a southeast Austin parking lot later died at a hospital. This is being investigated as Austin's 27th homicide of 2026.
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Texas has many city names that are often mispronounced by newcomers.
Austin opens downtown resource center for homeless residents
The SOW Community Resource Hub provides meals, showers, case management and connections to housing and healthcare.
Ebola drills happening at Austin hospitals
Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is rapidly escalating in areas that are hard to access.
Michelin-Starred Craft Omakase Owners Opening New Sushi Restaurant in South Austin
Owners of the Michelin-starred Craft Omakase plan to open a new sushi restaurant, Craft Nori, in South Austin, offering high-quality rolls at lower prices.
Affidavit: Round Rock bar dispute over woman ended in stabbing
Witnesses and video are cited in an affidavit describing the events that led to a downtown Round Rock stabbing.
UT Fires KUT General Manager Hiott After Festival Dispute
UT has fired KUT General Manager Debbie Hiott, weeks after a public dispute over the radio station's inaugural community festival featuring political speakers.
Cedar Park teen Matthew Wright's death leads to 40-year prison term
Prosecutors secured a murder conviction in the death of Cedar Park teenager Matthew Wright.
Bastrop cuts $1 million incentive for Acutronic jet engine factory
Bastrop officials are proposing to roll back incentives for the state's first jet engine factory after years of delays.
Austin weather: Waymo pauses robotaxi service following heavy rain
Heavy rain and flash flood alerts prompted Waymo to temporarily halt robotaxi operations in Austin.
Judge Hears Arguments on Pseudonyms in Wasek Secret Recording Case
Plaintiffs seek anonymity while Wasek’s attorneys say they need names to investigate claims.
Austin ISD's $181 million budget crisis was years in the making
Austin ISD faces a $181 million budget shortfall next school year. District leaders avoided hard decisions around closures and staffing for years.
Over 900 Willie Nelson Songs Found in AI Training Music Datasets
An investigation found more than 900 Willie Nelson songs in four datasets with 12 million tracks are being used to train AI music models.
Penalties for Driving Around Flooded Road Barricades in Texas
Austin flooding has closed roads across the area. Here’s what Texas law says about driving around barricades at flooded low-water crossings.
Austin flood alerts woke up the city as storms trigger online reaction
Overnight emergency alerts woke Austin as heavy rain caused flooding. Residents shared commute updates, neighborhood concerns, memes and a frog invasion.
Barton Springs pool closed following heavy rain in Austin, flooding
Barton Springs Pool in Austin has been temporarily closed due to flooding, city officials said.
Central Texas flooding: Floodwater dangers and cleanup tips
Learn how to stay safe around floodwaters, avoid infections and clean up property damage after flooding.
Austin ranks No. 4 on the list of worst cities for allergies
Austin ranks No. 4 on the Weather Channel's list of worst cities for allergies due to its location and warmer temperatures.
Is it legal to record someone in public in Texas? What the law says
Texas law generally allows public recording, but privacy, private property and criminal laws can limit where filming is legal.
Before Rainey Street’s bars and towers, Austin families called it home
The district has transformed from a bungalow-lined neighborhood and nightlife hub into a dense high-rise community of luxury apartments, hotels and retail.