New data shows the racial wealth gap in the U.S. is widening, with white households holding far more wealth than Black and Hispanic households, and Texas ranks 28th among states with the largest disparities.
A stunning Democratic upset win in a deep-red Texas Senate district quickly gave way to renewed intraparty tensions over a controversial allegation in the U.S. Senate primary.
Austin fire officials terminated a high-ranking female captain over allegations that she counted unworked OT hours
Austin's health panel approved a rubric to distribute $17M in social service cuts and seek new funding ahead of the 2026-27 budget.
The FDA has issued a Class II recall for M&M's products in Texas and 19 other states due to missing allergen labels, warning of potential health risks for those with milk, soy, or peanut allergies.
Austin tattoo shops are offering Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day specials, featuring flash tattoos, discounted prices, and events throughout February 2026.
Kamala Harris relaunches her campaign's KamalaHQ social media accounts as "Headquarters," a permanent youth organizing initiative with People For the American Way.
Chris Cates, founder of the popular Austin Instagram account WhenWhereWhatAustin, shared that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer.
ICE has purchased a large building in San Antonio and plans to convert it into a detention facility, expanding federal detention capacity in South Texas.
Austin physician Peter Attia and Elon Musk are among local figures named in newly released Jeffrey Epstein investigation records, with Attia facing backlash over email exchanges.
The Riverside H-E-B in Austin is closed Wednesday after a small fire caused minor damage, with plans to reopen Thursday.
Texas police are seeking the public’s help in finding a woman who went missing from Kerrville Monday night and could be in danger.
Austin firefighters are battling a second apartment fire on South First Street with no injuries reported, hours after an East Austin blaze injured one person.
Crews battle a blaze at an abandoned East Austin apartment after a partial collapse; traffic is blocked along Burton Drive.
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter for 2026 after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day, continuing a tradition dating back to the 19th century.
WalletHub ranked Dallas as the second-best U.S. city for football fans, with Austin placing 211th nationally. The study evaluated over 250 cities based on team presence, stadium capacity, and fan engagement.
Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and his father have returned home to Minneapolis after a federal judge ordered their release from immigration detention following their arrest by ICE agents earlier this month.
Rep. James Talarico is hosting the rally, which is expected to include appearances by Joaquin Castro, Greg Casar and Gina Hinojosa.
Federal Judge Fred Biery's ruling criticizes the Trump administration, orders Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son be released while case proceeds.
Approximately 1,000 protesters marched through downtown Austin on January 30, 2026, joining nationwide demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.
