Austin Thanksgiving volunteering: Where to help in 2025
From Turkey Trot to Operation Turkey, here’s where to volunteer in Austin this Thanksgiving week, with dates, shifts and sign-up links.
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5 more families file lawsuits against Camp Mystic after deadly floods
The families of Linnie McCown, Abby Lynn Pohl, Margaret Sheedy, Mary Stevens and Greta Toranzo have joined a lawsuit filed by Houston lawyer Kyle Findley.
Fall foliage map 2025: When and where to see autumn colors in Austin
Fall color is running late in Austin. See when foliage starts, which local trees put on the best show and where to drive for peak leaf watching across Texas.
San Marcos animal shelter 'overwhelmingly' overcrowded with dogs
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter, Hays County’s only intake facility, has 130 dogs for 93 kennels and a growing euthanasia list. Here’s how to help.
Austin civil rights attorney David Richards dies at 92
David Richards, a prominent Austin labor and civil rights attorney whose work helped reshape political representation for minorities in Texas, died Thursday.
21-year-old man sentenced in Austin for elder fraud, laundering scheme
Dhruv Rajeshbhai Mangukiya was sentenced in Austin for his role in a multimillion-dollar elder fraud and money laundering scheme, prosecutors said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.