Big Bend Border Wall Work Could Begin This Summer
Border Patrol says work tied to a $1.7 billion Big Bend border security project could begin as early as this summer.
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Austin Energy outages leave nearly 16,000 without power amid storms
The utility reported dozens of outages Thursday evening, including major outages in North Austin and Northwest Austin.
SpaceX scrubs launch of next-generation Starship from Starbase
SpaceX was hoping to launch the 12th test flight of its Starship mega-rocket from Starbase in South Texas. It was called off after multiple delays.
Why flags are flown at half-staff on Memorial Day
Memorial Day flags are lowered to half-staff until noon to honor U.S. military members who died in combat.
Man Dies After Tree Falls at Austin BBQ Restaurant
A man died after a tree fell on Green Mesquite BBQ's patio in South Austin on Tuesday night.
Lakeway City Council Considers Easing Special-Use Permit Rules
Lakeway officials discussed changes that could streamline special-use permits for businesses near residential areas.
Acclaimed Brewery and Pizzeria Files Plans for Spot in Austin Suburb
Construction filings show plans for a brewery, restaurant and beer garden project in Leander.
UT System expands reasons presidents can close academic departments
The policy changes come as UT consolidates ethnic and gender studies programs amid conservative backlash and as other Texas universities end them entirely.
First Texas West Nile Virus Case in 2026: Symptoms and Prevention
Texas reported its first West Nile case of 2026. Here are symptoms, prevention tips, and what Austin residents should know.
Texas weather could affect SpaceX Starship launch tonight
The 12th launch of the mega-rocket is coming just weeks before the company is set to go public in what could be largest-ever offering of shares.
Austin Band Peelander-Z Hospitalized After New Mexico Crash
Austin punk band Peelander-Z canceled their tour after a New Mexico crash hospitalized all members.
TxDOT Launches Texas' First AI-Powered Smart Corridor
The Texas 130 project in Pflugerville uses AI-powered cameras to detect crashes and traffic hazards.
Camp Mystic nurse Liz Eastland faces license suspension after floods
Texas nursing regulators accused Camp Mystic health officer Liz Eastland of failures tied to the deadly July 4 floods.
Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck festival returning to Austin this fall
Hot Luck Fest, the gathering of chefs and bands for a weekend of fun and food that Aaron Franklin co-founded in 2017, returns to Austin in October.
Transparency Advocates Question Austin ISD Budget Practices
Austin ISD regularly publishes lengthy budget presentations minutes or hours before public meetings on the budget.
Pease Park troll burns down in Austin; fire investigation underway
Malin, the Thomas Dambo troll sculpture at Austin’s Pease Park, burned early Thursday morning, officials said.
Semiconductor supplier plans $14 million Austin manufacturing project
Hanyang Eng USA plans a 62,435-square-foot manufacturing and office facility in Northeast Austin.
Students and community members stage funeral for university to protest policy changes
The protest took place before a UT Board of Regents meeting to consider policy changes that make it easier to cut departments in “extraordinary circumstances.”
Will Austin pools and splashpads be open for Memorial Day weekend?
Austin's pools and splashpads are starting to open. Here's where to make a splash over Memorial Day weekend (weather permitting).
H-E-B closing Spicewood Springs store in Northwest Austin
The H-E-B at Research Boulevard and Spicewood Springs Road will close July 31 after its lease expires.