Pflugerville ISD to Close Four Schools Amid $18M Deficit
Pflugerville ISD plans to close schools to address growing costs in the wake of enrollment loss.
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Austin police search for woman in $70K wallet theft fraud cases
Police say two February theft and fraud cases tied to stolen wallets cost Austin-area victims more than $70,000 combined.
KUT Morning Edition Host Jennifer Stayton Moves to Later Time Slot
KUT News Morning Edition host Jennifer Stayton announced on Wednesday that she would be leaving the show, not the airwaves.
Old Quarry Library Reopens in Austin, Menchaca Branch to Close
Old Quarry Branch Library reopens after renovations, while Menchaca Road Branch closes for construction.
Pflugerville librarian: Summer reading and family events on tap
Summer reading, crafts, storytimes and special events return to Pflugerville Public Library in June and July.
Texas Governor Proposes Statewide Prosecutor to Target Local DAs
Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan would create a statewide prosecutor who could take over cases handled by local Texas DAs.
Texas Democrats rally behind Tennessee lawmakers in Memphis
Texas Democrats sent a letter backing Tennessee lawmakers punished after protests over a new congressional map.
East Austin Shooting Originated From Airbnb Dispute; Two Men Charged
Court records say a dispute tied to a Houston Airbnb preceded the East Austin shooting that injured six people.
Can Greg Abbott suspend Texas gas tax? Dispute centers on state law
Gina Hinojosa says Greg Abbott can suspend Texas’ gas tax under disaster powers. Abbott says state law does not allow it.
Austin Job Market Declines for College Graduates
Austin fell from fourth to 13th nationally for recent graduate jobs as hiring slowed in tech and white-collar fields.
Texas Target Remodel List Includes San Marcos, But No Austin Stores
Target plans 12 Texas store remodels in 2026, including San Marcos. Austin will instead get a new Dripping Springs location.
Law Firm Seeks $10M for Passengers After Frontier Airlines Incident
An Austin-based law firm plans to sue the city and county of Denver on behalf of passengers who were on board Frontier Flight 4345, which was involved in a fatal incident at Denver International Airport on May 8.
Austin Man Charged After Throwing Objects Onto Texas 71
Austin police said Travion Washington faces assault, deadly conduct and criminal mischief charges for throwing objects from an overpass onto Texas 71, damaging vehicles and injuring people.
Texas 130 Crash Causes Lane Closure After Fuel Leak
A commercial vehicle crash caused a fuel leak and reduced southbound Texas 130 to one lane Wednesday.
Austin dive bars like Little Longhorn, LaLa's Keep Austin Weird
From Little Longhorn to Buddy’s Place, these bars have been fixtures of Austin’s nightlife scene for decades.
Is it illegal to kill a vulture in Texas? Laws, penalties explained
Vultures are federally protected. Here’s what Texas residents should know about laws, permits and penalties.
Austin officials criticize delays in 911 communications overhaul
City leaders say Austin is behind schedule on a 911 consolidation plan aimed at improving emergency response.
Spotify Suffers Outage: Thousands Unable to Access App, Website, and Feed
Spotify outage affecting thousands of users' access to app, website, and feed presently under investigation
Couple Sought in Buda Gas Station Burglaries
Buda police seek a couple suspected in multiple gas station burglaries in March and April, involving thefts from two locations.
Austin Company Offers Free Pride Month Weddings for LGBTQ+ Couples
An Austin-based events company is offering free mini-weddings for LGBTQ+ couples during Pride Month, with applications open until Saturday.