AFD officials fired a captain for alleged overtime cheating
Austin fire officials terminated a high-ranking female captain over allegations that she counted unworked OT hours
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Austin Panel Approves Rubric for Social Service Cuts
Austin's health panel approved a rubric to distribute $17M in social service cuts and seek new funding ahead of the 2026-27 budget.
FDA Recalls M&M's in 20 States Over Missing Allergen Labels
The FDA has issued a Class II recall for M&M's products in Texas and 19 other states due to missing allergen labels, warning of potential health risks for those with milk, soy, or peanut allergies.
Austin Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day Tattoo Specials 2026
Austin tattoo shops are offering Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day specials, featuring flash tattoos, discounted prices, and events throughout February 2026.
Kamala Harris Rebrands Campaign Hub as Permanent Youth Organizing Platform
Kamala Harris relaunches her campaign's KamalaHQ social media accounts as "Headquarters," a permanent youth organizing initiative with People For the American Way.
WhenWhereWhatAustin founder diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer
Chris Cates, founder of the popular Austin Instagram account WhenWhereWhatAustin, shared that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.
ICE buys San Antonio building for new Texas detention facility
ICE has purchased a large building in San Antonio and plans to convert it into a detention facility, expanding federal detention capacity in South Texas.
Austin Figures Peter Attia, Elon Musk Named in Epstein Files
Austin physician Peter Attia and Elon Musk are among local figures named in newly released Jeffrey Epstein investigation records, with Attia facing backlash over email exchanges.
Riverside H-E-B Closed After Fire, Reopening Expected Thursday
The Riverside H-E-B in Austin is closed Wednesday after a small fire caused minor damage, with plans to reopen Thursday.
CLEAR Alert: Texas authorities looking for missing Kerrville woman
Texas police are seeking the public’s help in finding a woman who went missing from Kerrville Monday night and could be in danger.
South Austin Apartment Fire: Second Blaze of the Day, No Injuries
Austin firefighters are battling a second apartment fire on South First Street with no injuries reported, hours after an East Austin blaze injured one person.
Firefighters battle blaze at abandoned East Austin apartments
Crews battle a blaze at an abandoned East Austin apartment after a partial collapse; traffic is blocked along Burton Drive.
Punxsutawney Phil Forecasts Extended Winter for 2026
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter for 2026 after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day, continuing a tradition dating back to the 19th century.
Dallas Ranks Second Best Football City in U.S.; Austin Trails at 211th
WalletHub ranked Dallas as the second-best U.S. city for football fans, with Austin placing 211th nationally. The study evaluated over 250 cities based on team presence, stadium capacity, and fan engagement.
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return home after judge orders release from ICE detention
Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and his father have returned home to Minneapolis after a federal judge ordered their release from immigration detention following their arrest by ICE agents earlier this month.
Austin protest: Elected officials to attend anti-ICE rally Saturday
Rep. James Talarico is hosting the rally, which is expected to include appearances by Joaquin Castro, Greg Casar and Gina Hinojosa.
Judge orders 5-year-old boy, his dad be released from immigrant center
Federal Judge Fred Biery's ruling criticizes the Trump administration, orders Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son be released while case proceeds.
Austin Joins Nationwide ICE Protests With Downtown March
Approximately 1,000 protesters marched through downtown Austin on January 30, 2026, joining nationwide demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival photos from Austin convention
Photos capture tattoo artists at work and crowds gathering at Austin’s Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival at the Palmer Events Center.
Photos: Austin businesses close, students walk out in anti-ICE protest
Austin-area coffee shops close in solidarity with a nationwide protest by businesses opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and support