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.
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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.
Texas smokable THC products back under statewide ban — here's why
Texas retailers may again have to remove THC flower and other smokable hemp products from shelves.
Texas monitors 2 residents after possible hantavirus cruise exposure
CDC alerted Texas health officials after two passengers returned from the MV Hondius expedition cruise linked to a hantavirus outbreak.
Austin Walmart Stores Slated for 2026 Upgrades
Walmart is upgrading multiple Austin-area stores in 2026 as part of a $2.5 billion investment in Texas, focusing on modernizing operations, expanding pickup and delivery, and enhancing the customer experience.
Texas Summer Camps Scramble for Licenses Under New Flood Safety Rules
Texas camps race to meet new flood safety regulations ahead of summer season, with many awaiting state approval amid legislative changes following last year's Camp Mystic tragedy.
NTSB to Release Preliminary Report on Wimberley Plane Crash
Federal investigators say a preliminary report on the Wimberley plane crash that killed five is expected within about a month.
Project Hero Texas Challenge cyclists ride through Austin
Cyclists in the Project Hero Texas Challenge pass the Texas Capitol during a multi-day ride supporting injured veterans.
Austin-area football coach placed on leave after arrest
A McNeil High School coach in Round Rock was placed on leave after his arrest on a warrant tied to a 2024 case.