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Buc-ee's San Marcos Opening Set for July 2026
Buc-ee's plans to open its new San Marcos travel center in July 2026. Construction is currently underway at the I-35 site, with a projected cost of up to $47 million.
Texas RV Living: Legal Guidelines and Costs Amid Housing Affordability Crisis
As Texas housing costs rise, RV living gains interest, but legality depends on local regulations, not statewide law, with Austin requiring permits for long-term private property residency.
Huge bluebonnet fields near Austin at Muleshoe Bend
Huge fields of bluebonnets at Muleshoe Bend in Spicewood are drawing visitors near Austin this spring.
Tiny Texas Town Matador Featured on Airbnb's 'Off-the-Map' List
Airbnb's first 'America Off-the-Map' list spotlights Matador, Texas, among 20 rural destinations, encouraging travel to lesser-known areas with active short-term rentals.
March 2026 Austin Photos: Shooting Aftermath, SXSW, Elections, Sports
A photo gallery from March 2026 captures pivotal moments in Austin and Texas, including the 6th Street shooting aftermath, SXSW, Texas elections, NASCAR at COTA, and March Madness.
New Texas Hemp Rules Cut Inventory, Jobs at Austin Smoke Shops
Austin smoke shops face inventory losses and layoffs as Texas enforces stricter hemp THC limits and higher licensing fees.
Travis County Property Tax Exemptions Guide
A step-by-step guide to property tax exemptions in Travis County, including homestead, veteran and disaster-related savings.
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.
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.