Starbase vs. Cameron County: This time it’s over residents’ water supply
Starbase’s city administrator is asking Cameron County to resume its water deliveries for residents in and around the company town.
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SpaceX's Starbase neighbors cut off from county water deliveries
Starbase’s city administrator is asking Cameron County to resume its water deliveries for residents in and around the company town.
APD: 1 killed, 1 injured in North Austin drive-by shooting
Austin police say Comarri Thompson was killed and his girlfriend injured in a drive-by shooting early Saturday morning near Braker Lane and Dessau Road.
Japanese Fes, Sazón Latin Food bring global flavors to Austin this week
Sazón Latin Food Market celebrates Latin American Independence Days with authentic dishes and music. Then, JAPAN Fes, makes its Texas debut with Japanese food vendors and fusion cuisine.
How is Pluckers celebrating its 30th anniversary? Deals on wings, beer
Austin's own Pluckers Wing Bar marks 30 years this July, bucking corporate trends while earning accolades for its food and workplace culture.
Former Austin Council Member, UT Professor Bill Spelman Dies at 68
Former Austin City Council member and UT professor Bill Spelman, known for his data-driven policymaking and policing research, has died at 68.
Is THC Legal in Texas? 2025 Guide to Hemp, CBD, and Marijuana Laws Amid Special Session
Texas lawmakers are revisiting a bill that aims to regulate hemp-derived consumable products, including THC. Here's what you need to know.
East Austin small businesses hit by string of break-ins, suspect identified
A string of break-ins in East Austin have hurt many small businesses, from plant stores to restaurants. Owners say security footage shows many of the incidents are linked to the same suspect.
GOP Targets Key Democratic Seats in Texas Redistricting Push
Districts in Houston, Austin, Dallas and South Texas could be part of the push to create up to five new Republican seats in Congress.
Texas GOP Sets Redistricting Hearings Amid Partisan Clash
Texas Republicans have scheduled redistricting hearings in Austin, Houston, and Arlington, sparking a partisan battle as Democrats push for flood relief to take priority.
Teen arrested in connection to 6th Street mass shooting that injured four
Troy Lee Tanksley, 17, was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in March at 6th Street’s Lit Lounge that left four people wounded, according to Austin police.
Austin police arrest 17-year-old in March mass shooting on Sixth Street
Troy Lee Tanksley, 17, was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in March at 6th Street’s Lit Lounge that left four people wounded, according to the Austin Police Department.
Austin firefighters sound alarm over proposed staffing reduction
Facing a budget deficit, city leaders want to cut the number of firefighters assigned to each truck or unit to three apiece rather than four.
Typical July weather for Austin this week, but tropics bear watching
Central Texas finds itself between two weather systems, an upper-level low over West Texas and a high-pressure ridge in the lower Mississippi Valley.
Typical July weather for Austin this week, but keep an eye on the tropics
Central Texas finds itself between two weather systems, an upper-level low over West Texas and a high-pressure ridge in the lower Mississippi Valley.
Ambiq Micro Files for $85M IPO, Targets AI Edge Computing Market
Austin-based Ambiq Micro, a maker of ultra-low power AI semiconductors, aims to raise up to $85 million in an IPO. Its chips are used in over 270 million devices, including smartwatches, with most customers in China.
Longest-serving Travis County Commissioner, Margaret Gómez, to retire at end of term
Margaret Gómez, Travis County’s longest-serving commissioner and the first Mexican-American woman elected to the role, announced she will retire next year after more than five decades of public service.
HBO documentary series revisits Austin's unsolved yogurt shop murders
A new docuseries revisits the Yogurt Shop Murders, promising a deep dive into the investigation, wrongful arrests, and impact on the community.
Texas History: Whataburger, Cotton Eyed Joe, and the Astrodome
A look at Texas history, from Austin’s oldest businesses to Whataburger’s iconic design, Cotton Eyed Joe’s origins, and the Astrodome’s legacy.
Texas Refugee Services Stabilize as Catholic Charities Extends Role
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth reversed its decision to withdraw from managing Texas refugee services, ensuring stability for now.