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Amplify Austin Day is back March 4–5, and local nonprofits are counting on Central Texans to show up big.
Warmer than normal temperatures continue into the workweek with highs today in the 70s and 80s. A few isolated showers are possible in the Hill Country this afternoon with more clouds than sun. -- Meteorologist Tommy House
As you prepare for your morning commute for the work week on Monday, you might come across some construction on the northbound I-35 frontage road north of Riverside Drive.
In total, 232 Team USA athletes are competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, more than any other delegation. KXAN is keeping a running list of which athletes won medals.
Austinites gathered on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the Wishbone bridge and Unity tunnel.
The 44000 Girl Scouts Troops will be spreading friendship and creativity at The Watermark at Southpark Meadows on Saturday, February 14, as they host a festive Valentine’s Day card‑making craft event.
A KXAN analysis of autopsy reports and law enforcement records reveals he is among at least 30 drowning victims – many intoxicated – over the past decade in this urban waterway. As criminal conspiracies spread through social media, we sought answers by comparing Austin’s drowning numbers to other cities with similar features.
Despite city safety initiatives aimed at preventing more tragedies, bodies continued surfacing – along with suspicions of a serial killer preying on intoxicated victims venturing too close to the lake’s edge.
Between 2015 and 2025, at least 30 people have drowned in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, a KXAN analysis found
The eighth season of KXAN's investigative "Catalyst" podcast explores serial drownings in Austin's Lady Bird Lake.
Williamson County's Transformative Justice Program launched in 2020 with a goal of reducing recidivism, specifically targeting 17‑ to 24‑year‑olds.
Jordan Pope's 4-point play gave the Longhorns a 69-68 lead with 2:43 remaining, and then Dailyn Swain scored three the hard way with 1:55 left to help fuel the big run. The win puts the Longhorns over .500 in SEC play at 6-5 and 15-9 overall.
Some Texas educators risk losing their ability to teach over comments they made on social media in the wake of the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Ty Knutson helped lead Smithson Valley to the UIL Texas 5A Division I championship 28-6 over Frisco Lone Star, and he said via social media that he intends on becoming a Longhorn as part of the 2027 recruiting class.
With 116 medal events in total, KXAN is keeping track of how many medals each participating team has won.
Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. But which gets the fewest visitors?
The Austin Independent School District is updating its protocols for how campus police officers will monitor student walkout protests.
The ruling clears the way for the city to continue that massive project, already well underway.
There’s more audio description at the Olympics, and a tactile tablet for blind Super Bowl fans.
The film premiered at Sundance, screened at SXSW and won the Grand Jury Prize at the Dallas International Film Festival. Now it’ll be available to all on PBS.
The lawsuit, the fifth against the camp, alleges that failures by camp leadership led to the death of 8-year-old Cecilia Steward, who remains missing more than seven months after the...
The wall is expected to go up in the local state park, as opposed to the national park.
Cross-disciplinary team proposes a systems approach to make carbon management economically viable The post UT Researchers Map the Path to Viable Carbon Capture appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.
The Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist is inspiring merchandising and halftime show watch parties across the U.S.
The pianist, singer, baseball commentator and radio DJ was also an important leader within Austin’s Black community.
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 February […]
Anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and policy changes have left queer and transgender Texans to navigate a changing political and social landscape. Despite growing fear and concerns, some drag queens want to focus...
Construction crews are preparing to build a new section of border wall in the Big Bend region, one of Texas’ most remote and ecologically sensitive areas. Local landowners and environmental...
Longhorn Alumna and State Department Special Agent Becky McKnight Is Helping Keep Winter Olympians Safe The post An Olympian Task appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
KXAN reviewed every record we could find of educators facing allegations of "inappropriate" comments about Kirk. Records we obtained show for weeks following his assassination, Texas educators were reported, reprimanded, fired, threatened and doxed online over posts some believed celebrated his death.
The University of Texas at Austin is one of four sites nationwide selected to participate in a large Department of Defense-funded clinical trial to determine whether a fast-acting, drug-free brain stimulation therapy can safely and quickly relieve symptoms of postpartum depression during the critical weeks and months after childbirth. The post Department of Defense Funds UT Clinical Trial of Drug-Free Postpartum Depression Treatment appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
The course includes examples of when abortion is permitted to protect the life of the patient, but many experts say the complications women face in pregnancy are impossible to capture...
From cauliflower to nopales, swap in some different fillings – but make sure you keep the seasonings.
Two of Elon Musk’s companies are joining forces, creating the biggest merger in history.
The first time Steven Skybell played the role was in high school.
Frustration is growing over the warrantless targeting of construction workers by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Construction industry leaders say the ICE raids are creating a worker shortage and a crisis.
Almost 10 years ago, Sarah Cheung started a beauty YouTube channel while studying philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin. This year, she’s featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. The post How a Peel-Off Lip Liner Led One Alumna to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Applications are now open for Texas’ new private school voucher program, launching a process that will determine which families receive state-funded education savings accounts. The Houston Chronicle reports the system is not first...
A History of the Tower Carillon The post With Bells On appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
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 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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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 […]
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. […]
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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