Austin Airport South Terminal Closes March 31
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's South Terminal concludes operations March 31, 2026, with all flights relocating to the Barbara Jordan Terminal as part of expansion efforts.
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Actor Alex Duong Dies at 42 After Rare Cancer Battle
Texas actor and comedian Alex Duong, known for his role on "Blue Bloods," has died at 42 after battling a rare cancer, leaving behind his wife and young daughter.
Hill Country High School Lockdown After Nearby Shooting
Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Bulverde was placed on lockdown Monday morning following a nearby shooting, with one person hospitalized and the scene secured by law enforcement.
Austin Airport Sees Long Lines as 30,000 Travelers Screened
Long security lines formed by 5 a.m. at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with over 30,000 passengers expected to be screened on Monday despite projections of typical volume.
Texas Speeding Laws: 5 MPH Over Can Get You a Ticket
Texas law prohibits driving even slightly over posted speed limits, including 5 mph over, and can result in citations with fines varying by location.
What’s open on Easter 2026? Stores, banks, USPS hours
Find out which stores are open or closed on Easter Sunday, plus bank hours, mail delivery and shipping service updates.
Texas Considers Annexing New Mexico Border Counties
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has ordered a study on potentially annexing five New Mexico border counties that voted overwhelmingly Republican, though the process would require local votes and congressional approval.
Two Deadly Austin Crashes Within an Hour Friday Morning
Two fatal crashes occurred within one hour early Friday morning in Austin, Texas, resulting in two deaths and temporary road closures.
Leander Bookstore's Inventory Destroyed in Fire Days Before Opening
Lioness Books postponed its brick-and-mortar opening after a fire destroyed all inventory and furniture stored in a shed ahead of its planned move-in.
Austin payroll error overpays 675 employees by $1.4 million
A Workday software malfunction caused Austin to overpay 675 employees by $1.4 million, with the city creating repayment plans for affected workers.
Tesla video shows moment Texas spring breaker thrown from Jeep
Tesla footage shows the moment a Texas spring breaker was thrown from a Jeep in a deadly Port Aransas crash.
Texas Leads U.S. in Population Growth for Third Year, Census Data Shows
Texas led the U.S. in population growth for the third straight year in 2025, with its increase nearly doubling Florida's, though many counties saw slower growth due to declining international migration.
Austin Revises Homelessness Plan, Drops Shelter Bed Goal
Austin abandons 650-bed shelter expansion goal amid funding uncertainty, shifting focus to housing outcomes and delayed tracking dashboards.
Austin No Kings protest: Time, location, route, what to know
Thousands are expected at Austin’s No Kings protest Saturday. Here’s the time, march route, locations and what to know before you go.
Zoox Robotaxi Testing on Austin Streets
Zoox has begun testing its driverless robotaxi on Austin streets, a bidirectional vehicle with no steering wheel, pedals or traditional front.
Man accused of firing AR-15 at vehicles at Bastrop Home Depot
A man is in custody after Bastrop police say he fired an AR-15 at multiple vehicles outside a Home Depot Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Murder Charge Filed in Jensen Anders Fentanyl Death
Family and advocates gather as officials announce a murder charge in the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders in Williamson County.
Semi Truck With Oversized Load Stuck Under Austin Bridge Tuesday Night
An oversized semi-truck became stuck under an Austin overpass Tuesday night, closing lanes for over six hours before being cleared by 1 a.m., with TxDOT confirming no damage to the bridge.
Texas Bluebonnet Picking Laws and Safety Tips
Bluebonnets are Texas' state flower, and while no specific law prohibits picking them, restrictions apply based on location and property type.
Trash, Code Violations Top Austin 311 Complaints in 2025
Austin's 311 service received nearly 298,000 requests in 2025, with trash, code violations, and alarms leading complaints; downtown generated the most calls.