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The Pflugerville Fire Department advised motorists to avoid State Highway 130 while emergency crews respond to an auto-pedestrian crash Wednesday afternoon.
DALLAS (AP) — The Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis in an eight-player trade with the Mavericks that includes draft picks for Dallas, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The move is a signal the Mavericks are moving on from the widely criticized trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los [...]
In a small warehouse/office building in south Austin, a handful of people run an organization that provides thousands of books to hundreds of thousands of kids across the state.
The city of Taylor is investing in new drainage infrastructure to address persistent flooding issues in one of its neighborhoods, improvements community members say have been long overdue.
Starlink, the satellite-based internet service offered by Elon Musk’s space program, is set to provide broadband to 64,000 Texas locations.
Congress has funded every department except Homeland Security and the clock runs out again on Feb. 13.
The Austin Police Department asked for help identifying a man accused of stealing a vehicle in October 2025.
The move comes as the state’s education agency unveils a new enforcement role to oversee investigations into alleged misconduct by Texas teachers.
The University of Texas at Austin was once again recognized as one of the top 12 public universities in the nation for graduating students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The post UT Named Fulbright Top-Producing Institution for 16th Year appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
H-E-B's True Texas Tunes will bring 30 free concerts over the next nine months through a partnership with Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers.
NASA has delayed the historic Artemis II crewed mission to March after engineers discovered a liquid hydrogen leak during a critical wet dress rehearsal. The test also revealed additional issues, including a valve on the Orion crew module that needed retorquing, cold weather affecting cameras, and intermittent audio dropouts among ground teams.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said troopers used a stun gun on a protester Friday evening during a protest at the Texas Capitol.
Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong examines how one of the state’s most celebrated writers found a home in San Antonio.
Senate Bill 11, passed last year, requires Texas public school boards and charter school governing bodies to vote by March 1 on whether to implement periods for group religious activity.
An H-E-B in southeast Austin had to close for the day on Wednesday, but plans to open its doors back up on Thursday.
Backed by an investment from UT’s Discovery to Impact Seed Fund, the startup will use a reusable, 3D-printed filtration platform to recover high-purity minerals from mine tailings, industrial byproducts, and electronic waste. The post UT Startup To Recover Rare Earth Minerals From Industrial and e-Waste, Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
A viral video of the incident appears to show a driver pushing a high school student to the ground and hitting her several times.
The Texas Supreme Court decided the American Bar Association should “no longer have the final say” on which law school graduates can become licensed lawyers. Will the move foster accessibility...
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is positioned to become the largest provider of federally supported broadband in underserved parts of Texas through the BEAD program. After changes to federal...
After years of investigating problems with Texas' Crime Victims' Compensation Fund, a viewer tip revealed a new and unexpected issue: The state is seizing millions of dollars earmarked for victims of violent crimes to collect on old, unrelated debts.
Texas families may now apply for a slice of $1 billion allocated for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), a new program that will give qualifying families a chunk of money that may be used to help send kids to private schools or help pay for costs associated with homeschooling.
If you've been looking for an excuse to head outside, you'll have it as temperatures are moving up for the weekend with rain chances holding off until next week. - Freddy Vela
Following a vehicle crash in a small residential neighborhood in Central Austin, KXAN took an in-depth look on what policies say about unmarked units in vehicle pursuits.
Governor Greg Abbott expressed his displeasure with the school walkouts protesting ICE, while Hays CISD implemented rules to prevent further walkouts and the Texas Education Agency issued a directive on how to handle future walkouts.
On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) shared its guidelines as a reminder for school systems regarding student walkouts, absences and district responsibilities. These guidelines follow recent student-led walkouts across several districts in Central Texas to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said on Tuesday he is calling on the District Attorney’s Office to investigate after a brawl between students an adult man ensued during a confrontation at Monday’s student-led protest in Buda.
The Swishahouse label founder died Friday at the age of 52.
Applications will close March 17, with funding notifications sent to families beginning in early April. The rollout follows a years-long battle at the Capitol and marks a major victory for...
The former Austin and Houston chief says agents should “get back to what they know to be appropriate tactics and appropriate processes and focusing on dangerous criminals instead of going...
A new comprehensive analysis of state data shows Texas prisons get so hot in summer that temperatures there would routinely violate state standards for other types of lockups. The state...
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
Texas sets temperature standards for county jails and even animal shelters. But state prisons have no enforceable heat limits – despite documented heat-related deaths and triple-digit temperatures inside some facilities. A new...
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Texas Senate seat in deep-red Tarrant County over the weekend. Now, the surprising win is raising alarms for Republicans in Texas — and beyond —...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday he is demanding that Austin Independent School District provide its policies related to allowing students to leave campus after district officials let students leave school to attend an anti-ICE protest.
Perhaps the biggest change, as far as football is concerned, is the district placement for Lake Travis and Westlake. The powerhouse programs are now out of an Austin-based district and will compete against five Round Rock high schools in District 25-6A. That's a 7-team district with Round Rock, McNeil, Stony Point, Westwood and Cedar Ridge. The Chaparrals and Cavaliers were in a 9-team district during the last 2-year time block.
50 community parks will add new amenities and renovations from state grant program money.
Voters get to decide who will appear on the November ballot for a range of elected offices, from governor to the U.S. House and Senate.
Readers of Eater usually have the same question: Where should I eat right now? As always, the Austin restaurant scene remains as exciting as ever, with our fall picks trickling open. With this in mind, Eater is updating its monthly heatmap, highlighting a mix of exciting restaurants, trucks, bars, and food experiences.  New for January […]
The preemptive declaration will establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team.
The complex is among a handful of similarly colossal ventures announced during 2025 that have made Texas the global epicenter of a gas power buildout.
The Houston-centered congressional seat has been vacant for the past 332 days, since the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.
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Serving the UT community for almost 10 years, UT Outpost broadens its impact and reach at its new location in the heart of the Forty Acres. The post UT Outpost Opens New Location in Student Services Building appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
As one of only 15 NIA-funded Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging in the United States, the renewal solidifies UT's role as a national leader in aging and population health research. The post UT Center on Aging and Population Sciences Awarded 6-Year Grant Renewal to Accelerate Research, Expand Trainings appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
For the first time, students from a single law school claimed the top three spots in the annual Paper Chase Legal Writing Competition. The post Texas Trio Sweeps Statewide Writing Competition for Law Students appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), “Symmetry-protected topological polarons,” uncovers an unexpected layer of structure in one of the most common quasiparticles in solid-state physics: the polaron. The post New Findings Reshape How Scientists Understand Microscopic Behavior of Materials Used in Electronics Devices appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
South Lamar is one of Austin’s busiest stretches in the Zilker and South Austin areas, with numerous restaurants, bars, food trucks, and an Alamo Drafthouse, plus proximity to Zilker Park. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the number of options. This is Eater’s guide to the best restaurants, food trucks, and bars along South Lamar […]
Students will be able to explore Jewish thought, Western civilization, and modern Israel through new courses and a study abroad program in Israel, with merit-based scholarships available for exceptional students. The post UT Launches Ackerman Program on Jewish and Western Civilization, Rosenthal-Levy Scholars appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
The annual Robot Parade showcases the program’s innovative research across robotics The post Marching Forward: How UT is Shaping the Future of Robotics appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
How TACC is helping shape the next generation of computational scientists at UT Austin The post Scaling Up Computing Education in a Time of AI appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
AI is powerful, but it's not magic. Here's what it can do and where it falls short.
When dining in Austin, one of the biggest questions is always: What are the best restaurants in Austin — those essential dining destinations that should not be missed? Eater Austin has the answer. The Eater 38 map strives to show diners where to eat across the Texas city, with restaurant recommendations fit for any situation. […]
Stacy Nguyen discusses the impact of her internship experiences on her art and her life. The post Classroom to Career: How One Graduate Found Her Path Through UT’s Arts Programs 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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