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.
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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.
Austin Man Charged After Throwing Objects Onto Texas 71
Austin police said Travion Washington faces assault, deadly conduct and criminal mischief charges for throwing objects from an overpass onto Texas 71, damaging vehicles and injuring people.
Texas 130 Crash Causes Lane Closure After Fuel Leak
A commercial vehicle crash caused a fuel leak and reduced southbound Texas 130 to one lane Wednesday.
Is it illegal to kill a vulture in Texas? Laws, penalties explained
Vultures are federally protected. Here’s what Texas residents should know about laws, permits and penalties.
Couple Sought in Buda Gas Station Burglaries
Buda police seek a couple suspected in multiple gas station burglaries in March and April, involving thefts from two locations.
Austin Company Offers Free Pride Month Weddings for LGBTQ+ Couples
An Austin-based events company is offering free mini-weddings for LGBTQ+ couples during Pride Month, with applications open until Saturday.
Two Austin Hotels Rank Among World's Best
The Commodore Perry Estate and Austin Proper Hotel were both named to Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2026 list of the 500 best hotels in the world.
Austin Storm Damage Photos After Severe Overnight Weather
Photos from Austin show fallen trees, damaged cars and cleanup after severe storms swept across the Austin area.
Athena owlet at Austin Wildflower Center adopted by surrogate owl
The surviving owlet from Athena’s nest at the Wildflower Center is recovering with help from a surrogate owl.
Texas Rules on "FDT 8647" Vanity Plates After New Jersey Recall
New Jersey recalled an "FDT 8647" vanity plate, raising questions about Texas' rules. Texas DMV rejects plates deemed indecent, vulgar, or referencing crime, and "FDT" variations are currently unavailable.
Texas GOP Senate Runoff Escalates With Personal Attacks
The Texas Republican Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton has intensified with deeply personal attacks, raising fears of long-term damage to the Texas GOP.
Mother’s Day 2026: Date, History, and Origins
Mother’s Day 2026 is on May 10 in the U.S. and Mexico, originating from women activists like Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, who pushed for peace and maternal recognition.
104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Flies in Restored Biplane
Grover Trytten, a 104-year-old World War II veteran from Georgetown, took a Dream Flights ride in a restored Boeing-Stearman biplane.
Texas Smokable Hemp Ban Temporarily Blocked by Court
Smokable hemp products remain legal in Texas for at least another week after a court temporarily blocked the state's ban, following a series of legal reversals and ongoing appeals.
Austin Council Withdraws IT Consolidation Resolution After City Manager Pledges Transparent Rollout
Austin City Council withdrew a resolution against IT consolidation after the city manager pledged a more deliberate, transparent rollout following months of pushback from employees and the union.
Texas Gas-Tax Holiday Debate Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Texas politicians push for gas-tax holidays amid rising fuel prices, sparking debates over cost, authority, and potential savings.
Austin missing woman: Maria Morales last seen near The Domain
Police say the 36-year-old was last seen Sunday night getting into a red pickup truck after work in North Austin.
Samuel Alito Attends Texas Supreme Court Investiture in Austin
Photos from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s visit to Austin for a Texas Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony.
Parts of Texas 71 shut down in Austin near South First Street
Austin police activity shut down parts of Texas 71 near South First Street Thursday afternoon. See affected road closures.