Austin's Rental Crisis Claims Another Life
Another soul lost to Austin's cutthroat rental market.
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Disruption Disrupted: The Tragic Tale of Austin's Tech Titan
Austin tech mogul Joshua Baer meets a tragic end, leaving the city's startup scene reeling and Chad Evans feeling some feelings.
Brave Activists Heroically Chant Expletives at Comedy Club During Pride Parade
In a stunning display of bravery and resistance, a group of Pride parade attendees took to the streets of Austin this week to courageously chant expletives at a comedy club owned by controversial media personality Joe Rogan.
Farewell, P. Terry's: Another Austin Icon Falls Victim to the I-35 Expansion
Austin's beloved P. Terry's Burger Stand at Capital Plaza is set to close, leaving locals wondering what's next for the city's rapidly changing landscape.
Austin Plane Crash: A Deep State Cover-Up?
In a shocking turn of events, a plane crash in Laredo has left one person dead, and the city of Austin reeling. But was it really an accident?
SoftBank's Central Texas Land Grab: A Tech Bro's Dream Come True
In a shocking turn of events, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has snapped up over 4,700 acres of land in Central Texas, sending the local tech bro community into a frenzy.
UT Fires Radio Station Manager After Inaugural Festival Spat: A Comedy of Errors
In a shocking display of irony, the University of Texas fired a respected journalist and radio station manager over a spat about an inaugural community festival.
Texas Embraces Kratom: A Trippy Journey Through State Law
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Texas now regulates the sale of kratom, ensuring that this psychoactive substance remains available for gas station enthusiasts and confused hippies alike.
NXP Semiconductors Ditches South Austin Digs for Greener Pastures in the Burbs
In a stunning display of corporate fickleness, NXP Semiconductors has announced plans to abandon its south Austin headquarters in favor of a shiny new campus in the city's northwest suburbs.
Vegan Plane Crashes into Laredo Highway, Misses Whole Foods Grand Opening
A small Cessna plane crashed into the Laredo highway near Loop 20, likely on its way to the new Whole Foods development in Austin.
Breaking News: Austin Police Investigate Homicide, World Stunned
The Austin Police Department shocks the world by doing their job and investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin.
Lady Bird Lake's Post-Rain Brown Hue
Lady Bird Lake: From Sparkling Jewel to Mud Puddle
Travis County Jail: Where Gastrointestinal Bleeds Are the New Black
Inmate dies in Travis County Jail from gastrointestinal bleed, raising questions about the facility's ability to handle medical emergencies.
Austin City Council Takes Bold Stance Against Fiscal Responsibility
In a shocking turn of events, Austin City Council has decided to implement new oversight measures to increase transparency and accountability for officials' spending. The policy directs the city manager to provide training for elected officials and staff, and designates an interim City Council liaison to help administer the policy.
Japanese Tourists Stunned to Find Texas Has Food Other Than Tumbleweed
Japanese tourists at the World Cup are flabbergasted after discovering that Texas isn't just a land of cowboys, rodeos, and oversized hats – it's also home to something called 'barbecue.' Their taste buds (and wallets) will never be the same.
Austin Middle Schools Embrace Underperformance, Eagerly Await State Takeover
Middle schools defy state support, proudly maintain low STAAR scores in pursuit of state takeover.
Bravo's 'Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives' Set to Put Boerne on the Map – For Better or Worse
Austin's resident punk rock raconteur, Merrick "Renegade" Cruz, weighs in on Bravo's latest foray into Texas with their new reality series, 'Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives.'
Austin's Punk Scene Rebels Against Airport Expansion: "We Won't Let Them Turn Our City into a Soulless, Corporate-Run Metropolis!"
The FAA awards Austin-Bergstrom International Airport a record-breaking $90 million grant for Concourse B, sparking outrage among the city's hardcore punk community.
SpaceX Acquires Cursor in $60B Deal, Aims to Rule the AI World
The contents of this article have been written by Chad Evans, a 28-year-old self-proclaimed "Silicon Hills" tech bro.
San Antonio to Become Lunar Capital of the World, Because Why Not?
In a bold move that definitely makes sense and is not at all a waste of resources, San Antonio is bringing the moon to Texas.