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Old Austin newspapers reveal early Asian history
From a Chinese laundry in 1874 to a spike of Vietnamese immigrants after the fall of Saigon, we searched for early references to Asians settling in Austin.
Williamson County commissioner runoff: What voters should know
Early voting begins May 18 in the Republican runoff for Williamson County Precinct 2 commissioner.
Why Obama came to Texas to back Talarico and Hinojosa
The former president’s Austin appearance signaled confidence in two Democrats trying to end Texas’ decadeslong Republican streak in statewide races.
How Spanish-language social media pages track ICE activity in Austin
As immigration enforcement ramps up in Texas, Austin immigrants are turning to Spanish-language social media to track ICE and DPS activity
Swatch Release Canceled in Austin Amid Police Response
A Swatch watch drop in Austin, Texas was canceled after police dispersed large crowds gathered for the release of the 'Royal Pop' timepiece.
Missing Round Rock teen Landon Sanders found
A missing 14-year-old Round Rock teen was last seen riding a black scooter has been found, according to Williamson County officials.
Austin Mother Sentenced to 40 Years for Injuring Infant Twins
A Travis County jury convicted Brittney Bailey of injuring her infant twins and sentenced her to 40 years in prison.
Wimberley plane crash was preceded by icing problems, report says
A preliminary NTSB report says a plane that crashed near Wimberley had icing and instrument problems before breaking apart midair.
Austin Staff Recommends Delaying Bond Election to 2028
Austin city staff recommend delaying a proposed 2026 bond election to 2028, citing city financial rules and unissued bond funds from projects dating back to 2006.
Judge orders Texas State to reinstate professor fired for speech
The judicial order means Idris Robinson can resume teaching as a philosophy professor for one year or until his free speech lawsuit against the university ends.
Texas Executes Edward Busby in State’s 600th Execution
Texas carried out its 600th execution Thursday as Edward Busby was put to death in Huntsville after Supreme Court action.
Why are flags at half-staff in Texas? Here’s the reason
Flags are lowered Friday for Peace Officers Memorial Day, which honors officers who died in the line of duty.
Trump trashes Talarico but doesn't endorse Cornyn or Paxton in runoff
The president resurfaced debunked claim that James Talarico is a vegan and predicted a Republican victory in the Texas Senate race.
COTA theme park faces $1M lawsuit after roller coaster malfunction
A lawsuit alleges riders were stranded 120 feet in the air for more than an hour on COTALAND’s Circuit Breaker coaster, with no evacuation plan in place.
Pflugerville Bans Alcohol at Lake Pflugerville Park
Pflugerville City Council has approved new safety-focused rules for Lake Pflugerville and city trails, including an alcohol ban at the lake, ahead of summer.
Bridge Repair Reduces I-35 to One Lane at 11th Street
The Texas Department of Transportation estimated the repair closures would be in effect until noon.
Texas State Graduates Jump into San Marcos River After Commencement
Texas State graduates celebrated their commencement by jumping into the San Marcos River, continuing a longtime campus tradition.
Austin Named Top 2026 Summer Travel Destination in Texas and Third in US
WalletHub ranked Austin among the nation’s top summer trips, highlighting low-cost attractions, parks and travel convenience.
Travis County Tax Protest Deadline is May 15: What to Know
Friday is the deadline to protest many Travis County property appraisals. Missing it can limit your options to lower taxes.