New Restaurants, Fall Arts Calendar, and Cheap Dates in Austin
Mix up your restaurant routine with new spots that have opened and plan your autumn culture outings. Plus: Cheap dates!
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ICON 3D-Prints Affordable Homes in Austin's Mueller Neighborhood
ICON is constructing three affordable 3D-printed homes in Austin's Mueller neighborhood as part of a program ensuring 25% of housing remains income-qualified.
Texas won't be spared: Big changes coming to Medicaid, Marketplace health insurance in 2026
Marketplace insurance premiums expected to go up by 75% in 2026 as some people will no longer qualify for Medicaid or insurance subsidies
Three cheap, fun date night ideas in Austin for under $50
We're diving back into our Dating on a Dime series this August, bringing your guide to navigating Austin's dating scene without emptying your wallet.
Texas lawmakers hold flood hearing in Kerrville with local officials testifying
Flood relief is one of many items the Texas Legislature is taking up in the 30-day special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Kerrville Hearing: Local Officials Absent During Deadly Flash Flood
State lawmakers held a public hearing in Kerrville to address the deadly July 4 flash floods, with local officials testifying about their absence during the disaster and requesting more resources.
Austin Sees Fewer 100-Degree Days This July Due to Neutral ENSO Phase
Austin is experiencing fewer triple-digit days this July compared to recent years, with only five recorded so far, due to a neutral phase in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation.
Redistricting map could spark a battle royale for Austin Democrats Doggett and Casar
The Republican-led plan would consolidate two Democratic districts and add GOP winnable seats in Travis County.
Dozens displaced after fire burns East Austin apartment complex
A fire at an East Austin apartment complex early Thursday displaced more than three dozen residents, including 11 children. Investigators are working to determine the cause.
Ex-Pflugerville Police Chief pointed gun at officer, probe reveals
An investigation found former Pflugerville Police Chief Jason O’Malley pointed a gun at a subordinate and exhibited a pattern of misconduct, leading to his retirement and the departure of two captains.
Texas GOP Unveils Redistricting Plan to Gain 5 Congressional Seats
Texas Republicans propose a redistricting map to expand GOP control by five seats, targeting Democratic strongholds in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and South Texas.
Texas GOP Unveils Redistricting Map Aiming to Gain 5 Seats
Texas Republicans propose a redistricting map that could expand their congressional seats by five, targeting Democratic-held districts in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and South Texas.
Texas leads in $947M JCPenney store property sale; no closures announced
Nearly five years after JCPenney filed for bankruptcy, a Boston-based private equity firm is acquiring 119 of its store properties for $947 million.
When does daylight saving time start? How the 'Texas Time' bill could end time changes
Texas will experience another time change this fall, despite state lawmakers voting to end daylight saving time practices.
Waymo, Avis Partner to Bring Robotaxis to Dallas by 2026
Alphabet-owned Waymo is teaming up with Avis to launch self-driving robotaxis in Dallas by 2026. Here’s what it means for Texas riders.
Tiger Woods' PopStroke to Revamp The Pitch in North Austin
North Austin is set for a new era of entertainment. Tiger Woods' PopStroke is taking over The Pitch, bringing mini-golf, a new eatery, e-sports and more.
Texas Organ Donation Law: Can Family Override Your Decision?
According to the HRSA, one organ donor can save up to eight lives, and one tissue donor can help more than 75 people.
Austin Hospitals Rank in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals List
U.S. News & World Report ranks hospitals nationally, regionally, by city and by specialty. Only one Austin hospital received a national ranking for rehabilitation.
Firefly Aerospace lands $176.7M NASA contract for moon mission
Firefly Aerospace, the Cedar Park-based space and technology company that recently became the first commercial company to land on the moon, was awarded a $176.7 million NASA contract for another lunar mission.
'Hordes' of tarantulas coming to Texas. Where are you likely to see the fuzzy spiders?
It’s only after the early summer mating peak that male tarantulas begin to emerge in large numbers, roaming across roads and trails.