Drive-thru Ash Wednesday service in Austin
Participants receive ashes during a drive-thru Ash Wednesday observance marking the start of Lent at an Austin church.
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Easter 2026 in Austin: When Lent ends and where to celebrate
Easter Sunday is April 5, 2026. Here’s where to attend church services, Easter egg hunts and family events in Austin and Central Texas.
2026 Daylight Saving Time: Dates, Details, and Ongoing Debates
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m., moving clocks forward one hour. Despite ongoing debates and legislative efforts to end the biannual time change, it remains in effect for most of the U.S., including Texas.
Georgetown High School on Lockdown Due to Reported Threat
Georgetown High School is on lockdown due to a reported threat, with law enforcement on scene assessing the situation, according to police.
Cornyn, Talarico Campaign as Texas Early Voting Starts
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and State Rep. James Talarico held campaign events in Austin as early voting began in Texas.
Crawfish Season 2026: Peak Months and Regulations in Texas and Louisiana
Crawfish season in Texas and Louisiana typically peaks from late February through May, influenced by weather, temperature, and location, with regulations prohibiting live crawfish in several states to protect ecosystems.
Kyle man sentenced to 65 years for aggravated assault, family violence
A Hays County jury sentenced a Kyle man to 65 years after a violent domestic assault in front of children. Prosecutors described escalating abuse and a dangerous home invasion.
Shia LaBeouf charged in New Orleans, 11 years after Austin arrest
Shia LaBeouf was charged after a Mardi Gras bar fight in New Orleans, more than a decade after his public intoxication arrest on Austin’s Sixth Street.
20,000 peanut butter products recalled in Texas, 39 other states
The FDA has recalled peanut butter products sold in 40 states after inspectors found blue plastic fragments in a production filter.
6 injured in 4-vehicle crash in South Austin, DPS says
Six people were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Texas 71 in South Austin Monday afternoon that shut down traffic in both directions, DPS said.
Major crash shuts down Texas 71 in South Austin, snarls traffic
A multi-vehicle crash near Bob Wire Road has closed both directions of Highway 71, causing significant delays as crews respond, authorities said.
Student-Led ICE Protest Set for Presidents Day in Austin
A student-led protest opposing ICE and Border Patrol is scheduled for Presidents Day in Austin, part of a statewide day of action, with details on timing, location, and safety guidelines.
More Texans Than Californians Moving to Austin, Report Shows
Austin ranks No. 1 for new movers in 2025, with nearly 1 in 4 arriving from Texas metros, led by Houston and Dallas.
Presidents' Day 2026: Open and Closed Services on Feb. 16
Presidents' Day 2026 on Feb. 16 will close banks, post offices, and stock markets, while UPS, FedEx, grocery stores, and restaurants remain open.
When does daylight saving time start in 2026? The March 8 clock change
Daylight saving time starts March 8, 2026. Here’s when to change your clocks in Texas, when DST ends and whether the time change is going away.
Abbott's Endorsements Trail in GOP Primaries, Poll Shows
A University of Houston poll indicates Governor Abbott's endorsed candidates are behind in Republican primaries for comptroller and agriculture commissioner, testing his political influence.
When is President's Day 2026? Why we celebrate the federal holiday
Presidents' Day falls on the third Monday of February every year. Here's why it's celebrated and what closes for the federal holiday.
Texas Smokers Face $3.94M Lifetime Costs, Rank Third Nationally
A WalletHub study estimates Texas smokers face nearly $4 million in lifetime costs, ranking the state third nationally for smoking-related financial penalties.
Trump Pardons Former Cowboys Star Nate Newton, Four Other Ex-NFL Players
President Trump granted pardons to five former NFL players, including former Dallas Cowboys lineman Nate Newton, for offenses ranging from drug trafficking to counterfeiting.
All southbound I-35 lanes closed at Riverside Drive in Austin
All lanes are closed on southbound I-35 at Riverside Drive, causing major traffic delays. Drivers should expect backups in the area and seek alternate routes.