New Violet Crown Trail entrance debuts in Austin near Barton Springs
Discover the new Mile Zero Trailhead in Zilker Park. The gateway to the Violet Crown Trail and Barton Creek Greenbelt features paths, pavilions and views.
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Austin drivers sat in 64 hours of traffic in 2024, study says
Austin traffic might be bad, but commuters in 29 other U.S. cities — including two in Texas — have it worse.
Starbucks Red Cup Day strike hits Texas
Union Starbucks baristas in Denton, Dallas and Farmers Branch walked out on Red Cup Day, demanding better pay, staffing and treatment.
San Marcos Police Identify Suspect in Downtown Shooting, Arrest Teen in Separate Incident
San Marcos police have identified 24-year-old Patrick Dave Anderson as a suspect in the Kissing Alley killing and arrested a teen in the Post Road shooting.
Free Pet Spay/Neuter Clinic in Travis County This Week
Travis County, Austin Animal Services and Greater Good Charities are teaming up on a five-day clinic with free spay/neuter, vaccines and microchips.
Southbound I-35 to close in South Austin this weekend for construction
TxDOT will close southbound I-35 from SH 71 to Stassney Lane overnight Nov. 14-15 as crews build new elevated managed lanes for the Capital Express project.
Matthew McConaughey uses AI to launch Spanish version of his voice
Matthew McConaughey partnered with AI audio company ElevenLabs to create a Spanish-language version of his voice, expanding his weekly newsletter with AI.
Elon Musk Urges People in L.A., New York to Move to Austin
Elon Musk posted on X urging people to move to Austin, citing an influx of world-class talent as Tesla and SpaceX grow in Central Texas.
Northern Lights Illuminate Central Texas Skies
Statesman readers shared striking images of the northern lights visible in Central Texas on Nov. 11 and 12, 2025.
Conduent data breach impacts 4M Texans, prompts lawsuits: What to know
Data of over 10.5 million customers was compromised. Lawyers and state regulators are investigating the breach.
Austin faces open meetings complaint over budget transparency
Austin attorneys accuse the city of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by failing to post a proposed budget and taxpayer impact statement ahead of Thursday's council meeting.
Are rent fees legal? See what Texas property law says about your lease
Is there a limit on how much the landlord can collect on late fees? See what Texas property law says
Northern lights visible in Austin Tuesday night: Photos capture views
Here's how geomagnetic storms create the aurora borealis and its bold colors in night skies.
Fewer people are moving to Austin; 3 Texas cities among top 25
A new study shows Austin with a sharp decline in moving interest since 2019, while cities like Frisco, Fort Worth and Dallas will attract newcomers.
Austin Veterans Day parade honors military members at Texas Capitol
Austin honored Veterans Day 2025 with a vibrant parade and a solemn ceremony at the Capitol, celebrating the courage and dedication of those who served.
Veterans find more opportunities, support in Austin: 2025 study
The city offers educational, economic and social opportunities to those who have served our country.
Austin 2025 Top Pet Names: New Trends Emerge in Dogs and Cats
Rover’s 2025 Austin report shows classic names holding strong, Charlie slipping, and big jumps for rising choices like Nacho, Clover, Rambo and Rosie.
ByHeart Baby Formula Recalled in Texas Over Infant Botulism Outbreak
Texas among 10 states reporting infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart baby formula
Austin Veterans Day Parade: Road closures, how to get around downtown
Several downtown Austin streets, including sections of Congress Avenue and 11th Street, are closed from early morning to 1 p.m. for the Veterans Day Parade.
I-35 crash closes 2 southbound lanes Tuesday morning, Austin PD says
Two southbound lanes on Interstate 35 closed on Tuesday morning due to a four-vehicle crash involving two semi trucks, Austin police said.