Head-on Collision in Marble Falls Kills Five
An 80-year-old driver caused a head-on collision that killed five people in Marble Falls on Sunday.
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Austin suburbs rank among fastest-growing US ZIP codes
Jarrell, Liberty Hill and other Central Texas communities landed on RentCafe’s list of fastest-growing ZIP codes.
Original Texas Roadhouse restaurant to close after more than 30 years
The first-ever Texas Roadhouse in Clarksville, Indiana, will relocate to a larger restaurant nearby after more than 30 years.
Teen suspect identified in Austin shootings and car thefts
17-year-old Cristian Mondragon has been identified as one of the teenagers arrested after a weekend of shootings and stolen vehicles in Austin.
Straus ice cream recall in Texas: Affected flavors, best-by dates
The FDA posted a Straus Family Creamery recall for select pint and quart ice cream products sold in 17 states, including Texas.
Why Fredericksburg peaches may be scarce this summer
Texas peach growers say low chill hours and a March freeze reduced this year’s Fredericksburg peach harvest.
Ignoring Jury Duty in Texas: Fines, Excuses, and What to Know
Texas law requires people to respond to jury summonses, with penalties for skipping service and potential excuses for hardships or religious holidays.
Swatch Release Canceled in Austin Amid Police Response
A Swatch watch drop in Austin, Texas was canceled after police dispersed large crowds gathered for the release of the 'Royal Pop' timepiece.
Wimberley plane crash was preceded by icing problems, report says
A preliminary NTSB report says a plane that crashed near Wimberley had icing and instrument problems before breaking apart midair.
Texas Executes Edward Busby in State’s 600th Execution
Texas carried out its 600th execution Thursday as Edward Busby was put to death in Huntsville after Supreme Court action.
Why are flags at half-staff in Texas? Here’s the reason
Flags are lowered Friday for Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors officers who died in the line of duty.
COTA theme park faces $1M lawsuit after roller coaster malfunction
A lawsuit alleges riders were stranded 120 feet in the air for more than an hour on COTALAND’s Circuit Breaker coaster, with no evacuation plan in place.
Bridge Repair Reduces I-35 to One Lane at 11th Street
The Texas Department of Transportation estimated the repair closures would be in effect until noon.
Texas State Graduates Jump into San Marcos River After Commencement
Texas State graduates celebrated their commencement by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing a longtime campus tradition.
Travis County Tax Protest Deadline is May 15: What to Know
Friday is the deadline to protest many Travis County property appraisals. Missing it can limit your options to lower taxes.
Austin Named Top 2026 Summer Travel Destination in Texas and Third in US
WalletHub ranked Austin among the nation’s top summer trips, highlighting low-cost attractions, parks and travel convenience.
KUT Morning Edition Host Jennifer Stayton Moves to Later Time Slot
KUT News Morning Edition host Jennifer Stayton announced on Wednesday that she would be leaving the show, not the airwaves.
Texas Target Remodel List Includes San Marcos, But No Austin Stores
Target plans 12 Texas store remodels in 2026, including San Marcos. Austin will instead get a new Dripping Springs location.
Austin Job Market Declines for College Graduates
Austin fell from fourth to 13th nationally for recent graduate jobs as hiring slowed in tech and white-collar fields.
Law Firm Seeks $10M for Passengers After Frontier Airlines Incident
An Austin-based law firm plans to sue the city and county of Denver on behalf of passengers who were on board Frontier Flight 4345, which was involved in a fatal incident at Denver International Airport on May 8.