Austin ranked No. 14 and San Antonio No. 19 in Southern Living's 2026 reader-voted list of the South's best cities, praised for their unique culture, food scenes, and attractions.
Austin's Barton Springs Pool reopens Saturday following repairs to remove aging 1940s infrastructure, with extended hours and safety protocols.
Texas spring 2026 starts March 1 for meteorologists and March 20 astronomically. Here's what the equinox means and key season dates.
Chuck Norris, star of 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and martial arts icon, has died at 86 following a medical emergency in Hawaii, as confirmed by his family on Instagram.
Spring has arrived in Texas, and bluebonnets are blooming across Central Texas. Experts predict an uneven season due to drought, but several prime viewing locations offer spectacular displays.
Texas poker rooms operate in a legal gray area, relying on membership fees rather than direct game profits to comply with state law, though enforcement varies.
Texas investigators searched a Round Rock poker club amid allegations of illegal gambling and money laundering, freezing assets and halting operations.
Franklin Barbecue in Austin, led by pitmaster Aaron Franklin, has been named the best barbecue in Texas by Southern Living for the fourth consecutive year, topping the magazine's 2026 reader-voted list.
Austin cuts 15,000+ webpages — including some public records — in a $1.48 million website overhaul to improve accessibility and navigation.
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry advocates for ibogaine, a psychedelic drug he says could treat addiction and mental health disorders.
X (formerly Twitter) is experiencing an outage, with thousands of users reporting issues across the app, website, and feed.
Dolores Huerta breaks her silence after a New York Times report detailed allegations that César Chávez groomed girls and abused women, including herself.
Austin leaders are reconsidering Cesar Chavez’s legacy after new allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct involving women and at least one minor, including a proposed street renaming and questions over annual events.
An anonymous "Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame" installation appeared on Brazos Street in Austin during SXSW, featuring stars naming public figures with QR codes linking to case documents.
Three siblings killed in a southeast Austin apartment fire have been identified, and investigators said the blaze does not appear to have been set intentionally, though the cause remains unknown.
Allegations that César Chávez had sexual relationships with young women, including at least one minor, are prompting canceled marches and raising questions.
St. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17, honors Ireland's patron saint with festive traditions rooted in history, from religious origins to modern tourism-focused celebrations.
An anonymous artist installed star-shaped decals naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates on a downtown Austin sidewalk during SXSW, with QR codes linking to case files.
Orville Peck performs a free SXSW concert on Congress Avenue near the Texas Capitol in Austin during the 2026 festival.
Senator John Cornyn may need Donald Trump's endorsement to win the GOP primary runoff against Ken Paxton, but may need distance from him to defeat Democrat James Talarico in the November general election.
