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People in a north Austin neighborhood are raising concerns about new Flock license plate readers that have been installed and how the technology may be used to coordinate with federal law enforcement.
City council members took a big step toward creating a framework for how the city of Austin uses surveillance technology.
Warm weekend with highs 10-15 degrees above-normal and limited rain chances until the middle half of next week. -- Meteorologist Tommy House
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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.
A woman was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with a second-degree felony after a man was stabbed on a CapMetro bus, according to an affidavit written by the CapMetro Police Department.
St. Edward's University has planted a "tiny forest" in Austin to serve as a proof-of-concept model for urban climate resiliency.
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.
Austin City Council is set to review a resolution authorizing a revamped municipal maintenance agreement (MMA) that more clearly spells out maintenance duties that have evolved as the city has grown.
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.
Asana Partners has acquired the 200,000-square-foot retail center in the Great Hills neighborhood, which is home to The Cheesecake Factory, Amy's Ice Creams, Cava, Juliet Italian Kitchen, Pottery Barn and more.
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 former Central Texas YMCA teacher working in a Pflugerville ISD day care program was sentenced Jan. 21 on an injury to a child charge related to a February 2024 incident.
Months after revealing a major breakthrough in one of the most infamous cold cases in Central Texas, there's little rest for the police detective and the former prosecutor leading the investigation into the deaths of four girls at a north Austin yogurt shop in 1991.
A History of the Tower Carillon The post With Bells On appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Texas football made the decision in 2025 not to have a spring game. That won't be the case in 2026.
A day after the Texas Education Agency released guidance and consequences over ICE related student walkouts as well as educator and district responsibilities, there were more reports of school walkouts across Central Texas.
A federal jury has awarded more than $1.6 million in combined damages after finding that the Texas Department of Public Safety subjected two employees to race-based harassment and retaliated against one of them for complaining about discrimination.
Erin Roush, 29, of Georgetown, is accused of assaulting a juvenile patient, according to police.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 —...
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 […]
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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.
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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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