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Lack of access to power, water and transportation proved to be especially dangerous for Texans with physical and cognitive limitations.
Austin ISD created a plan to combine two campuses that are a little over a mile apart.
Citing "a changing global environment" and "prevailing market conditions," SXSW Sydney said in a press release on Wednesday that its Asia-Pacific expansion of the conference and festival will not proceed in 2026.
A former Bastrop correctional officer pleaded guilty to bribery Tuesday, according to the Department of Justice.
Milit Patel co-led groundbreaking research that used machine learning to identify factors across 185 countries that are most strongly associated with improved cancer outcomes worldwide, publishing the findings in Annals of Oncology. The post UT Undergrad Uncovers Country-Specific Factors Linked to Improved Cancer Outcomes appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Austin is a great city for day drinking during the a.m. and early p.m. hours outside of your own home. The city’s daytime bars are perfect for any daylight drinking situation, whether you’re looking to work outside with a friend or by yourself, grab a drink after an overnight shift, or just hang out with […]
Austin Womxn Skate, which recently rebranded to Swirl Austin, prioritizes play and community despite member’s busy schedules.
Following the arrest of a DoorDash driver, RRPD stepped up to finish the delivery.
Hundreds of newly published text messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly July 4 Texas floods.
The sister of a Uvalde teacher killed at Robb Elementary was barred from the Gonzales trial after interrupting proceedings.
The four men previously accused in the 1991 yogurt shop murders are expected to soon have their names cleared in connection with the crime.
Most of us lead busy lives, so it can be difficult to find the time for our hobbies. But a group of women skateboarders in Austin take that challenge head...
The team of four undergraduate students took home second place after presenting their business plan to a team of retail executives. The post UT Textiles & Apparel Students Finalists in National Retail Federation Foundation 2026 University Challenge appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Day eight of the trial against a former Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District police officer continues in the Nueces County courthouse on Wednesday.
In a milestone achievement for cancer research, the American Cancer Society reports seven in 10 people now survive five years or longer after a cancer diagnosis.
Waymo rides with Uber have expanded their service territory in Austin, according to a Tuesday announcement.
Before we're even done with this current La Niña episode, we're already seeing some signs of El Niño developing in a few months.
The front has arrived and brought with it strong winds, dry air, and an elevated risk for wildfire, along with a cold night. - Freddy Vela
New video obtained by KXAN shows Waymo’s driverless vehicles have bene caught again illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin weeks after the company said it updated its software to solve the issue and filed a voluntary recall.
The City of Austin has filed a motion in civil court that, if approved, would require the owners and stakeholders of Pour Choices to take action to prevent criminal activity at and near the establishment.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) proposed rule changes to tighten regulations on hemp-derived THC, which small business owners in the hemp industry say will be a "kill shot" due to increased fees and a ban on smokable intoxicating hemp.
With a modern office tower lease adjacent to CityCentre, UT’s McCombs School of Business invests $13 million in Houston market over the next 10 years The post UT Austin Stakes New Ground in Houston appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
After its inaugural season in 2025, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a professional softball league, announced Tuesday afternoon that the Texas Volts will call Dell Diamond in Round Rock their new home.
A man accused of shooting a gun through the sunroof of a vehicle is facing several charges, including disorderly conduct-display of a firearm, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Texas’ highest civil court is set to hear and rule on cases dealing with several hot-button issues, including hemp, gender-affirming care and the state’s ban on abortions after detection of...
Insect expert Wizzie Brown challenges our go-to vocabulary about “creepy crawly” things.
The Giant Magellan Telescope consortium now includes two UT astronomers in key leadership positions as the project moves forward. The post UT Astronomer Appointed President of Organization Building World’s Most Powerful Telescope appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Incumbent John Cornyn is seeing record fundraising for the Republican side, while Democrats Crockett and Talarico maintain positive campaigns.
The Lockhart Animal Shelter said it will start trapping cats this week after it received reports of "nuisance cats causing health and safety concerns."
The food pyramid informs government nutrition programs, as well as what the military eats.
A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is expected to go into effect in November. It could eliminate the most profitable market for farmers who grow hemp.
The Department of State Health Services is considering new rules for the Texas hemp industry that would require child-resistant packaging, stronger warning labels, sharply higher fees and effectively ban smokeable...
Tuesday marks the start of a five-week-long annual performance festival that showcases... well, everything. The fest is in its 31st year and is a longtime collaboration between Hyde Park Theatre and ScriptWorks. It will run from January 13 to February 14.
Smokeable hemp products sold legally across Texas could soon disappear under proposed state health rules that would redefine how THC is measured and significantly raise compliance costs. At a recent...
The situation is serious enough that the International Olympic Committee is considering rotating the games among a permanent pool of suitable locations and holding them earlier in the season.
As violent crime has kept a pocket of north Austin in the headlines this month, there's much more to the story of the Rundberg neighborhood than flashing lights and caution tape.
A family is looking for answers and an online community scouring for clues after a 32-year-old man died in December.
Houston seems ascendant while Dallas has struggled to recapture its once-dominant status.
Transformational gift accelerates launch of a patient-centered academic medical center integrating UT research, Dell Medical School and MD Anderson cancer care in Central Texas. The post Tench and Simone Coxe Invest $100 Million in University of Texas Medical Center appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
The Karnes City country singer struck gold in Nashville and set a precedent for women in country music.
With the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College...
Austin Police said the arrests came during protests outside the J.J. Pickle federal building Saturday night and that pepper balls were used to disperse the crowd. Demonstrations also took place...
The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.
Move over Cowboys: As the Houston Texans enter the NFL playoffs with one of the league’s best records, are they really America’s Team?
More than 130 people died as floodwaters swept through the region on July 4. Now, recovery continues amid legal action and scrutiny of flood preparedness.
Experts advise: If you feel sick, stay home.
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin is ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for conducting the most research supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). UT also ranked No. 5 in the nation in research financed by the Department of Defense (DOD) and No. 6 for Department of Energy (DOE) research. The […] The post UT Ranks No. 1 in U.S. for Research Funded by National Science Foundation appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
The ever-growing city of Austin is the epicenter of oak-smoked barbecue and the lovely foothold of Tex-Mex fare. There are just so many restaurants and food trucks taking advantage of the surprisingly abundant bounty the hot climate provides. This guide cuts through all the noise out there, delivering you straight to the heart of the […]
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When Poeta, the Italian restaurant from chefs Ian Thurwachter and Krystal Craig, announced its closure mere days after receiving a Michelin Recommendation, worried diners should have anticipated greater plans were in the works. Poeta is moving into the East Austin Hotel at 1108 East 6th Street, taking over both the hotel’s restaurant and bar spaces […]
In chef Amr Hammad’s dreams, there are visions of dim lighting, dark wood tables, a stainless steel kitchen, and, near the hostess stand, a photo of his family under the Palestinian flag. “Right now, people associate Palestine with war and rubble,” he says. “You wouldn’t hear ‘Palestine’ and think of white tablecloths and formal place […]
As the clock winds down on 2025, Austin turns up the volume on its vibrant nightlife to deliver an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Whether you’re sipping cocktails at lively rooftops, dancing at the city’s hottest venues, or indulging in a gourmet feast, Austin’s eclectic mix of nightlife and dining spots guarantees an epic send-off […]
Dive deeper into the facts and figures that have made the Tower iconic since 1937. The post The Tower by the Numbers appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Understanding deterioration is a step toward longer-lasting batteries. The post Batteries Lose Charge When They ‘Breathe’ appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4.8 million has been extended to the Texas Quantum Institute (TQI) at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin for the establishment of QLab, a quantum-enhanced semiconductor metrology facility in Austin. “Texas is the new frontier of innovation and UT Austin is […] The post Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas Quantum Institute appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Something’s underway in Copano Bay, an estuary west of Rockport. It’s a transformation spurred by a family of conservationists is rewiring brains and palates around Texas. No, Gulf oysters aren’t awful — some of them can be quite good. Texas was the last coastal state in the nation to legalize oyster mariculture, passing a crucial bill […]
While the Pullman Market is relatively new to the Pearl District, the specialty grocer,  whole animal butcher, sourdough bakery, chef supply shop, and food hall housed in the former Samuels Glass Co. building already feels like it’s been part of the neighborhood’s rhythm for years. A milestone development from Austin-based Emmer & Rye Hospitality that […]
Holiday cheer in Austin often means sweating through that seasonal ugly sweater, but there are plenty of places to enjoy festive cheer and order spiked eggnog and hot toddies around town. Holiday pop-ups around the city have gotten progressively more elaborate over the years, so there’s a place for Grinches, traditionalists, dive-bar enthusiasts, and fans […]
Garage, the downtown Austin speakeasy hidden inside a former parking garage valet structure, has a new Sicilian-style pizza menu. The 12-year-old bar tapped Comedor chef-owner Philip Speer, a former Uchi pastry chef who later partnered with Garage’s owner William Ball to open Comedor.  This isn’t Speer’s first foray into the pizza world. Back in 2014, […]
For decades, San Antonio has been touted as the nation’s next great dining destination, a promise that’s becoming realer by the minute. In recent years, the family-owned restaurants that have always made the city a standout — chiefly serving barbecue and Tex-Mex — have embraced a young throng of chefs opening restaurants of their own, […]
After a long history of covering City Hall, Travis County and the like, the Austin Monitor stopped publishing in October 2025 to pursue a new project: Austin Current. For the foreseeable future, the Monitor will live on as a searchable archive, open to anyone who needs it. We invite our longtime readers and casual fans […] The post Our last update: Everything you need to know appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Nearly three years after the city approved funding to upgrade the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, the project remains incomplete. The wait for new theater seating to complete the upgrade has been pushed back to at least summer 2026 amid departmental transitions and procurement delays. The delay extends a yearslong effort to modernize the sizable East […] The post Millennium seating setback spotlights uncertain future for East Austin hub appeared first on Austin Monitor.
In August of 2023, after three years of planning and many thousands of dollars, City Council was forced to scrap its comprehensive Zilker Park Vision Plan, amid a bitter battle waged by detractors and the park’s surrounding residents. But the million or so visitors to the park have not flagged in the years since, and […] The post Erosion issues persist in Zilker Park amid limited resources appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Although Austin has fewer overall automobile crashes than other major Texas cities, the percentage of crashes involving serious injury or death of a pedestrian is still at the same rate — 27.9 percent– as other large Texas cities. That is one conclusion of the special report from the Austin City Auditor’s Office. Council members Zo […] The post Report shows pedestrian crash deaths in Austin have not decreased appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Austin’s most famous trail is on track to get a $25 million upgrade. A new boardwalk is planned for the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, replacing a cramped section of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail between South First Street and Congress Avenue. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is paying […] The post City document reveals new details on $25 million boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake appeared first on Austin Monitor.
The Downtown Commission is asking City Council to reject new height limits for downtown towers and, instead, replace the city’s Downtown Density Bonus Program with a funding system tied to future property-tax revenue. Their recommendation, which was approved last week, contrasts with the Planning Commission’s call a day earlier to set a 700-foot cap in […] The post Downtown Commission rejects downtown height limits, supports housing funding shift appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Between the I-35 expansion, MoPac construction, and the general growing pains of the metroplex beyond its transportation infrastructure’s capacity, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has long advocated for the need for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio. On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court took its first step towards making that a reality, approving […] The post Travis County approves study on passenger rail between Austin and San Antonio appeared first on Austin Monitor.
At their most-recent meeting, City Council’s Mobility Committee heard a presentation from Assistant City Manager Michael Rogerson the burgeoning air taxi industry, which Rogers framed as an emerging issue for city transportation. “As a matter of fact, we’ve had these (vehicles) here in Austin, at South by Southwest,” Rogers said, referring to test flights hosted […] The post Will Austin embrace air taxis? appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s using state police to clear homeless encampments across Austin – including on parks and trails maintained and owned by the city. That was news to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. Watson said Tuesday that the order from the governor came, partly, as a shock – and it came as Austin was rolling out […] The post Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Mayor Kirk Watson held a joint news conference Monday to announce that each had signed disaster declarations related to wildfire risk. “On Friday I signed a disaster declaration,” Brown said. “It will allow Travis County to proactively access resources, streamline emergency coordination (and) reinforce wildfire prevention efforts.” According to […] The post Brown, Watson sign wildfire disaster declarations appeared first on Austin Monitor.
A small parcel in the Hancock neighborhood may see more intense zoning in the future after winning an endorsement from the Planning Commission during their September 23 meeting. Property owners are seeking a change from multifamily residence-limited density, or MF-1, to multifamily residence-medium density, or MF-3, at 3305 and 3303 Duval Street and 501 and […] The post Planning Commission recommends multifamily upzoning in Hancock appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Travis County elections officials estimate only about 25% of registered voters will cast a ballot this fall, keeping with the trend of lower voter turnout on off-year elections. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t important issues to weigh in on. This guide is here to help inform you about what is on your ballot and […] The post Early voting in Travis County has begun. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls. appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Paseo, the 557-unit downtown Austin apartment tower now rising on Rainey Street that just happened to receive its name from yours truly, has officially reached its maximum height. The building's development team, including its general contractors at JE Dunn Construction . . .   Become a patron to get the full story and gain access to TOWERS' archive....
A 14-story hotel tower containing a Home2 Suites by Hilton is planned on the north edge of downtown Austin near the southeast corner of Guadalupe Street and West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to recent permit applications with the City of Austin. The project by Houston-based management firm PA Hospitality is expected to rise...
There are very few aspects of Austin's ongoing process of urban development more personally satisfying to me than the slow densification of the north side of town, which is where I spent most of my time growing up. That scene in Office Space where Peter and his coworkers walk across an empty retention pond between parking lots on their...
The rezoning application for a Northwest Austin office park containing three separate buildings and a parking structure on a site spanning more than 12 acres at the northwest corner of Steck Avenue and the MoPac Expressway frontage road is moving forward this week. The request for vertical mixed-use zoning at the property under the city's new
An apartment project planned by Austin's own Endeavor Real Estate Group at a 4.3-acre collection of properties located at the corner of Braker and Kramer Lanes could continue the ongoing urbanization of the North Burnet region near hotspots like the Domain and Q2 Stadium. It's great news for future residents of the project's anticipated 396...
The 56-story Modern Austin Residences condo tower project celebrated its official "topping out" this week, with the building now reaching its maximum structural height of 658 feet at the northeast corner of Davis and Rainey Streets on the north end of the Rainey Street District in downtown Austin. It's just one of multiple tower projects currently . . .   Become...
For decades, residents of the Govalle neighborhood in East Austin have enjoyed a grove of roughly 75 pecan trees planted in an unusually neat orchard-like grid on undeveloped land at 1129 Tillery Street, the site serving the community as an ad hoc neighborhood park and also supplying a healthy crop of pecans for pies and pralines. The city-owned site...
The 13-story hotel planned as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection brand by local hospitality firm White Lodging could kick off demolition and construction at the southwest corner of East Fifth and Trinity Streets in downtown Austin before the end of the year, according to recent city permit documents, with demolition and site prep work currently scheduled to...
The long and winding road to the City of Austin's development of a roughly 19-acre land assembly in the historic St. John neighborhood with mixed-income housing and park space only has a few twists and turns left. You'll agree that's good news considering the
On July 19, 1976, University of Florida graduates Jerry Strader and Scott Leist opened the first Conans Pizza at 29th and Guadalupe Streets near the University of Texas, instantly winning over pizza-starved students and everyone else with its Chicago-inspired deep-dish pan pies and strangely compelling whole wheat crust. Despite the closure of that original location in 2018, Conans...
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