Austin-bound plane crash in Laredo kills 1: See video, photos
Photos show wreckage and the emergency response after a small plane crashed in Laredo while bound for Austin, killing one person.
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SoftBank-Linked Entity Buys Large Portion of Former Alcoa Site in Texas
An entity linked to SoftBank Group Corp. has purchased more than 4,700 acres of a former Alcoa Corp. smelting site near Rockdale.
NXP Semiconductors Moving to Northwest Austin as HQ Sits on Market
NXP Semiconductors is moving into new offices in Northwest Austin soon after deciding to put its longtime south Austin headquarters on the market.
Is kratom legal in Texas? Here's what state law says about the drug
Texas regulates kratom sales, but federal health officials warn about safety risks and dependence. Here’s what to know.
UT Fires KUT General Manager Debbie Hiott Over Festival Planning
Emails show senior University of Texas leaders were involved in KUT festival changes before Debbie Hiott was fired.
Austin robotaxi crash reports rise for Waymo, Tesla, Avride
Federal filings show new autonomous vehicle crashes in Austin involving Waymo, Tesla and Avride.
Austin-bound plane crashes in Laredo
A small-plane crashed in Laredo Tuesday night, closing highway traffic near Loop 20. The condition of those on board was not immediately known.
Austin Police Investigate Tuesday Night Homicide on East Oltorf Street
The incident occurred in the 4700 block of East Oltorf Street, at the intersection with Wickersham Road, according to police.
Why does Lady Bird Lake look brown after heavy rain?
Austin city experts told said Town Lake's color changes after heavy rain and flooding because of sediment from watersheds.
Travis County jail inmate dies after medical emergency in cell
Ronald David Neal, 78, was hospitalized Sunday after jail staff responded to a medical emergency. Officials say he may have suffered a gastrointestinal bleed.
Austin Implements Oversight Measures Following Spending Investigation
City officials have begun training staff, tracking expenses and preparing public spending reports after scrutiny of taxpayer-funded spending.
Japanese World Cup Fans Enjoy Texas Barbecue and Brisket
Japanese World Cup fans are posting videos on social media reacting to trying brisket, steak and barbecue across Dallas and Houston.
STAAR scores at three Austin middle schools point to takeover threats
STAAR scores at Dobie, Burnet and Webb middle schools improved in 2026, but the threat of a state takeover still looms for Austin ISD.
New Posts Reveal Bravo's Texas Wives Cast Filming in Boerne
Photos online may reveal cast members of Bravo's new reality series "Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives", including some names previously rumored.
Austin airport receives record $90 million FAA grant for Concourse B
The funding will support Concourse B, a major part of Austin-Bergstrom’s $5 billion expansion plan.
SpaceX announces $60B Cursor deal after IPO debut
SpaceX says it has worked with Cursor to train a model that will be released soon by both of the company's AI agents.
San Antonio lunar research plan supports NASA moon, Mars goals
Southwest Research Institute and partners aim to build a lunar research hub in San Antonio to support NASA exploration.
Kanye West's San Antonio Show Proceeds Amidst Controversy
Kanye West to perform at San Antonio's Alamodome amidst controversy over antisemitic remarks.
UT Appoints Interim KUT General Manager Following Hiott's Termination
The University of Texas has named Moody College leader Gerald Johnson as the interim KUT general manager after the firing of Debbie Hiott over a festival dispute.
Carver Museum's Juneteenth exhibits examine Black history, freedom
As Austin celebrates Juneteenth, the George Washington Carver Museum explores slavery, emancipation and Black Texas history through artifacts and art.