'Prehistory bleeds into history' in fifth volume of 'Indelible Austin'
Think Texas column about city's history and prehistory found in 'Indelible Austin: Volume 5'
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Best Thermostat Temperature for Texas Heat: Tips to Stay Cool and Save Money
Texans are in store for another hot week. Is there an ideal thermostat temperature that balances comfort and affordability?
Austin ends unusually wet July with above-normal heat. What to expect this week
July high temperatures have been cooler than normal for much of the month, despite reaching the 100-degree mark last week and possibly this week.
Wanted man arrested in Kyle after police spotted stolen van
A man with five outstanding warrants was arrested in Kyle after police say he was found driving a van that was stolen at gunpoint in Austin.
Wallet Hub study: Texans have the least access to health care
Texans have the least access to health care and is in the bottom five for overall health care concerns, Wallet Hub study finds.
Can Cracking the Garage Door Keep Your Home Cooler in Texas Heat?
As many Texas residents prepare for another hot week, experts weigh in on whether cracking the garage door can help keep homes cooler.
FBI investigates Texas cruise ship death. What we know about the Carnival Dream case
A passenger reportedly died on a Texas cruise ship last week. Federal agencies launched a death investigation once the ship returned to Galveston.
Roy’s Taxi, Gold Dollar, and The Cloak Room: Glimpses of Austin’s Past
Exploring the histories of Roy’s Taxi, the Gold Dollar Building, and The Cloak Room through Jim Duncan’s Austin series.
Lost Gardens of Howard Nursery Linger in Austin
The Howard family provided Austin with trees, shrubs, and horticultural expertise for 94 years through their nurseries, leaving behind remnants of their legacy.
Affordable Housing Project Centers Disabled Artists in East Austin
Live Make Apartments, an affordable housing complex meant to support artists with disabilities, has nearly 90 residents since it opened its doors in East Austin.
Remains of Georgetown WWII Pilot Identified After 82 Years, Coming Home
World War II pilot Charles W. McCook died in action in 1943 but his remains were not identified for more than 80 years. He will be buried in his hometown this weekend.
Austin's Summer Restaurant Openings and Closings
Austin's culinary landscape is ever-evolving, and July has been a month of notable shifts. From fresh seafood and global flavors to Instagram-worthy coffee shops and ice cream havens, several new restaurants have opened up shop.
Texas Law Prohibits Motorcyclists from Lane Splitting
Lane splitting, also known as "white-lining" or "stripe-riding," is illegal in Texas, with motorcyclists required to follow the same lane laws as other drivers.
Texas History Highlights: Kitirik, Howard Nursery, San Antonio Dams, and El Milagro Ranch
Today’s historical buffet includes memories of Kitirik, Howard Nursery, Old Town Spring's digital archives, San Antonio's secret dams, and the salvation of a 200-year-old ranch in Zapata County.
One swimmer rescued, another dead after incident near Pennybacker Bridge
One swimmer died and another was rescued after Austin Fire and EMS crews responded to a water emergency near Pennybacker Bridge Saturday evening.
One swimmer rescued, another missing near Pennybacker Bridge
Austin Fire and EMS crews rescued one swimmer but continue to search for another after a water emergency near Pennybacker Bridge Saturday evening.
Tropical Low to Dampen Beach Plans, Bring Scattered Showers to Central Texas
The tropical low along the coast will bring heavy rainfall to that area, with lighter amounts expected in Austin and throughout Central Texas.
Tropical system in Gulf could bring heavy rain to Texas coast
A stretch of the Gulf Coast from Florida to the central Texas coast could see heavy rain this weekend due to a tropical disturbance in the Gulf.
First heat-related death reported in Dallas County as Texas temperatures soar
According to a news release from Dallas County Health and Human Services, the man was in his 60s and had preexisting medical conditions.
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Texas, 9 Other States Amid Summer Surge
COVID-19 cases are growing in Texas as a summer surge sweeps across the U.S. A new variant includes "razor blade throat" and other symptoms.