Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 22, 2:53 pm
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho, ” on Sunday, decapitating what had become Mexico's most powerful cartel and giving the government its biggest prize yet to show the Trump administration its efforts. Oseguera Cervantes was wounded in an operation [...]
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 22, 2:51 pm
For years, Lindsey Hollmann-Butz suspected something more than routine cramps was behind her difficult periods. She also suspected the condition could shadow her hopes of having a baby.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 22, 11:42 am
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.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 22, 11:41 am
With 116 medal events in total, KXAN is keeping track of how many medals each participating team has won.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 22, 11:35 am
On Friday, the Round Rock Police Department honored two service members who died in the line of duty.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 22, 10:01 am
No miracle needed. The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 22, 8:00 am
Beginning this fall, the Williamson and Montgomery County Sheriff's Offices will begin entering DNA samples from some arrestees at their jail booking stations into the Rapid DNA system. DPS is already using the technology at its labs, but this is the first time it will be used at select county jails.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 22, 7:28 am
Chilly and breezy today with a north to northeast wind gusting to 20 to 25 mph. A freeze is likely in many areas tomorrow morning. -- Rich Segal
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 21, 9:35 pm
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- U.S. Senate candidate and Texas state Rep. James Talarico called for comprehensive immigration reform that "honors our legacy as a nation of immigrants and our legacy as a nation of laws" during a visit on Saturday, Feb. 21 to El Paso. Talarico is locked in one of the nation's most [...]
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 21, 9:31 pm
Aiden Robbins hit for the cycle in Texas’ 3–1 win over Michigan State, becoming the first Longhorn to do so since 2015 as UT improved to 6–0 behind strong pitching and timely hitting.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 21, 8:36 pm
Bastrop County commissioners could call on their state leaders to rename a portion of a busy road through their area after the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 21, 8:08 pm
The Longhorns (17-10, 8-6 SEC) trailed by 13 midway through the second half, but then they ripped off a 15-2 flurry that tied the game 67-67 with 7:37 remaining. Simeon Wilcher and Jordan Pope hit 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to knot it up, but the Bulldogs then stretched their lead back to 77-69 with a 10-2 run.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 21, 6:26 pm
Rezoning changes and sidewalk improvements signal continued development around the stadium
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 21, 3:19 pm
Chili fans gathered on Saturday to eat, drink, and enjoy live music in celebration of the Texas Chili Parlor’s 50th anniversary.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 21, 6:25 am
Austin police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Saturday morning in north Austin.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 20, 8:10 pm
A gunman is dead after an off-duty Austin police officer shot and killed him at a barbershop in the Pflugerville area Friday night, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO).
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 20, 7:30 pm
Newly released records show a U.S. citizen was shot and killed in Texas by a federal immigration agent last year during a late-night traffic encounter that was not publicly disclosed by the Department of Homeland Security.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 20, 3:52 pm
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The original suspects in Austin's infamous yogurt shop murders case and their families can look ahead to possible restitution and reform after a judge signed orders clearing their names. New evidence presented by the Austin Police Department points to another man, Robert Brashers, as the lone suspect in the crime decades after [...]
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 20, 1:17 pm
UT students competed against international teams in game play, an academic debate, a business pitch and a game jam where participants developed a concept for a new game.
The post Longhorns Level Up at 2026 Academic Esports World Tournament appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 20, 12:49 pm
Last year was the deadliest year in ICE detention in two decades. Nearly a quarter of those deaths occurred in Texas.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 20, 12:40 pm
Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 20, 11:03 am
Next week, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a strategic plan for Austin's Homeless Strategies and Operations Office that sets the office's priorities over the next couple years.
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Feb 20, 10:45 am
Sure, they say breakfast is the most important meal, and dinner is the sexiest, but lunch can really make or break your day. And it doesn’t have to be an afterthought, especially in Austin, where a midday meal can be an exciting way to try a new restaurant at slightly more affordable prices — and […]
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 20, 10:35 am
Sonido Tejano teaches students the history of the genre, as well as how to play standards from Little Joe, Fito Olivares, and more.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 20, 9:25 am
The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president’s signature economic policy.
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 20, 9:07 am
Breathe easy. It appears our microbial ancestors used oxygen, too.
The post A Break in a Longstanding Mystery about Origin of Complex Life appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 20, 8:33 am
Take the folk traditions of conjunto music, blend in synths and more modern electronic instrumentation, and you’ve got the essence of Tejano music – a genre that’s been on the...
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 19, 2:28 pm
New school will unite key strengths to establish a center of excellence, strengthening interdisciplinary research and preparing talent for a rapidly changing economy.
The post UT Launches New School of Computing, Uniting Computer and Data Science, Statistics, Information Disciplines appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 19, 12:00 pm
After police discovered Robert Eugene Brashers was responsible for the deaths of the four teens in 1991, Travis County has moved to exonerate four men previously accused and convicted of...
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 19, 11:15 am
Beef prices, in particular, have taken a bite out of business.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 19, 10:47 am
It’s the latest move in the Texas higher education systems for the state to have more control over what is taught at public universities.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 19, 10:30 am
During segregation, the club became a central gathering place for Austin’s Black community.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 19, 10:21 am
Many viewers of a Super Bowl ad dramatizing the search for a lost puppy felt that Ring’s plan to link up with surveillance companies who work with police had gone...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Feb 19, 9:58 am
We’ve all heard cars that backfire incessantly. The siren song of enthusiastic, gifted, drivers who enjoy announcing their car’s presence at stop lights. A proposed new law is on deck to limit how much exhaust noise a “person of ordinary sensibilities” must tolerate. City Council is expected to vote on the ordinance at their next meeting....
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 19, 9:45 am
The agents’ body armor, helmets, and camouflage mimic military special forces, but may not be the most effective gear for enforcing immigration law.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 19, 9:30 am
Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking an interview with Talarico from airing during his late-night broadcast on Monday. The interview, shared on YouTube, has millions of views and has allegedly...
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 19, 9:20 am
A new book from the General Land Office explores how maps have shaped Texans’ understanding of geography, culture, and identity over centuries. Featuring Spanish, French, Indigenous, and frontier‑era cartography, the...
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 18, 4:16 pm
Balancing work, research and a double major, Maddie Fail thought her résumé wouldn’t stand out; then, she was one of only 26 U.S. students selected as a Gates Cambridge Scholar.
The post UT Alumna Awarded Prestigious Graduate Scholarship To Further Carbon Cycle Research appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 18, 1:48 pm
Two fires are already burning and this week the wind has been high.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 18, 11:02 am
Phantom Springs Cave draws elite divers and researchers observing marine life in Texas.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 18, 10:32 am
Nine years into his marriage to Cassandra, Clyde developed dementia. He put down his guitar and quit his job. But music he had recorded still needed lyrics.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 18, 8:39 am
Researchers exploring Phantom Springs Cave near Balmorhea have documented new species in one of North America’s deepest underwater cave systems. The fragile ecosystem, accessible only to specialized cave divers, offers...
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 17, 4:37 pm
UT Aerospace engineering and Air Force ROTC alumnus joins newest branch of armed forces as a U.S. Space Force officer
The post Kimo Martinez: Bringing a Family Legacy of Service to the Final Frontier appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 17, 4:15 pm
The shirt, which appeared to show civil rights protestors, led Judge Mark Pittman to halt jury selection.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 17, 4:04 pm
Texas Standard’s commentator remembers the Academy Award-winning actor who was not born a Texan, but played a heck of one on TV and film.
Public Radio
• Texas Standard
• Feb 17, 10:00 am
Texas voters can cast their ballot early in the Republican or Democratic primary through Friday, Feb. 27. Election day is March 3.
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 17, 7:48 am
Take a journey through Texas history, as told through the limestone that makes up our iconic landmark.
The post The Tower History Carved in Stone appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 16, 3:27 pm
The general geology senior reflects on her journey at the Jackson School of Geosciences.
The post Camila van der Maal: The Future of Geology Research appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 13, 4:34 pm
From the Roman Colosseum to DKR: Explore how spectator sports have influenced culture at "Half Time," a new exhibition at the Visual Arts Center.
The post The Art of Football appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 13, 9:00 am
In 2026, the College of Education’s Cooperative Superintendency Program celebrates 50 years of preparing visionary leaders to serve Texas public school systems.
The post Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership and Service appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Feb 12, 10:52 am
There’s an Italian restaurant in Austin for every type of craving. In the mood for pizza? Bufalina (and Bufalina Due) offer Neapolitan-style pies alongside exceptional natural wine lists. Looking for meat dishes? Red Ash’s strength is a massive wood-burning grill, while Intero uses all parts of animals to stay sustainable. Those looking for chewy hand-made […]
University
• UT Austin News
• Feb 11, 2:15 pm
From a talk-show themed night featuring science comedy to a campus-wide day for hands-on STEM exploration to special events spotlighting the latest scientific discoveries, the 2026 Texas Science Festival offers something for everyone.
The post Texas Science Festival Invites Community to Partake in the Joys of Discovery appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Local News
• KXAN Austin
• Feb 10, 7:00 am
Millions of Texas voters are expected to vote in the March 3 primary elections. Voters will choose which candidates will represent the Democratic and Republican parties on the ballot in November's general election.
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Feb 6, 9:54 am
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 […]
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Jan 28, 10:23 am
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 […]
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Jan 21, 6:49 am
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. […]
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Jan 14, 11:42 am
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 […]
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Jan 6, 1:45 pm
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 […]
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Dec 23, 12:23 pm
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 […]
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Dec 22, 4:08 pm
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 […]
Food & Dining
• Eater Austin
• Dec 19, 4:27 pm
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 […]
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Nov 5, 5:48 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 27, 7:24 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 26, 4:31 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 23, 4:51 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 23, 4:51 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 22, 4:31 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 22, 4:31 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 21, 5:27 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 21, 4:35 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 20, 5:47 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 20, 5:45 pm
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.
Local News
• Austin Monitor
• Oct 20, 6:10 am
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.
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Aug 28, 3:28 pm
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 and developers LV Collective, celebrated this “topping out” milestone last Friday, sending a flag up the tower crane and signing the...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Aug 23, 8:43 am
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...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Aug 14, 2:53 pm
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...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Aug 9, 10:36 am
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 DB90 bonus program by...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Aug 2, 10:10 am
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...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Jul 31, 4:17 pm
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 redefining the skyline of this neighborhood, which already contains...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Jul 26, 10:55 am
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...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Jul 25, 4:09 pm
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...
Real Estate
• Austin Towers
• Jul 23, 3:56 pm
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 timeline at play here — the adjacent tracts at 7211 and 7309 North Interstate 35, once respectively occupied by a Home...