Austin Ranks 10th in 2026 Urban Gardening Study; Houston Tops Texas at No. 3
Austin ranks 10th nationally in urban gardening, with high interest and supply access, while Houston leads Texas at No. 3, according to a LawnStarter study.
Austin ranks 10th nationally in urban gardening, with high interest and supply access, while Houston leads Texas at No. 3, according to a LawnStarter study.
H-E-B is giving away 276,000 free reusable bags on Earth Day 2026. Here’s when the giveaway starts and where to find them in Texas.
Earth Day 2026 is on Wednesday, April 22, marking the anniversary of the modern environmental movement that began in 1970. It promotes global environmental protection and sustainability, though it is not a federal holiday.
Michael and Susan Dell gift $750M to UT Austin for new medical center and research campus, announced at West Pickle Research Campus with state and university leaders.
Three Austin police officers who shot and killed the 6th Street shooting suspect were honored at an NRA fundraiser in Houston.
San Jacinto Day marks the 1836 battle that secured Texas’ independence. Here’s what to know about its history and significance.
Austin Animal Services cleared 130 dogs over the weekend through adoptions, fosters, and transfers amid overcrowding and a heat wave, with shelters still seeking help.
Officials say 38-year-old Brazilian influencer Mara Flávia Araujo drowned during the swim portion of IRONMAN Texas in Lake Woodlands on Saturday.
Driving barefoot in Texas is not illegal, but it carries risks and may impact accident liability and insurance claims.
Democrat James Talarico raised a record $27M in the Texas Senate race, but Republican super PACs hold a significant financial edge heading into the general election.
Trinity Pesina, 16, is believed to still be in the Leander area with friends assisting her in concealing her location, Leander PD said.
Out-of-area visitors to Rio Vista Park will pay $5 on peak summer weekends, while San Marcos residents and eligible local students can register free.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a lecture at UT Austin commemorating the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary, followed by a Q&A session.
Hearst Newspapers expands its TX Tax property tax protest tool to Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas after a successful Houston launch, offering AI-powered assistance for homeowners to challenge appraisals amid Texas' high property taxes.
SXSW 2027 will shift to a Saturday start and Sunday finish. The announcement comes amid leadership changes and efforts to reshape the event's future.
Law enforcement responded to reports of a barricaded subject at Taquero Mucho in downtown Austin on Thursday, according to officials.
A pedestrian was killed in a crash on southbound I-35 north of Grand Avenue Parkway, with major delays reported Thursday morning.
Texas native Hannah Gard will join KXAN’s First Warning Weather team in Austin after stops in New Orleans and CNN.
Texas ranks among the least eco-friendly states in 2026, according to a WalletHub analysis, placing 41st overall and 10th worst nationally.
Texas homeowners can rent properties on Airbnb and Vrbo for extra income, but must follow state tax rules and local permit requirements.