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Weather Alerts • NWS Alerts (Travis County) • Nov 7, 11:35 am

Fire Weather Watch issued November 7 at 11:35AM CST until November 9 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG NORTH-NORTHEASTERLY WINDS AND CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS...... .A strong cold front will arrive by early Sunday morning, leading to area-wide northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Humidities will fall to near or below 20 percent across the Edwards Plateau, Hill Country and Rio Grande Plains as early as late Sunday morning, and across the remainder of South Central Texas Sunday afternoon. When combined with dry to extremely dry fuels, these wind and low humidity values will produce a period of critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and critically low relative humidity values, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...All South Central Texas. * TIMING...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...65 to 74. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Local News • KXAN Austin • Nov 7, 10:46 am

$14M awarded to Texas public schools for career, technical training

The state is awarding 52 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, totaling over $14 million, to schools across Texas.  The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) issues JET grants to help public junior, state and technical colleges as well as public and charter schools invest in equipment for career and technical education programs.

Public Radio • Texas Standard • Nov 7, 10:45 am

Typewriter Rodeo: Fear of flying

Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.

Local News • KXAN Austin • Nov 7, 5:53 am

Texas Book Festival road closures

The 30th annual Texas Book Festival kicks off this weekend, with events running Friday through Sunday.

Local News • KXAN Austin • Nov 6, 10:20 pm

KBVO Game of the Week: Weiss hands Anderson first loss of the season in finale 28-7

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Anderson's bid for an undefeated regular season was spoiled by a hungry Weiss squad Thursday night at The Pfield in Pflugerville. The Wolves upset the eighth-ranked Trojans 28-7 behind four touchdown passes from sophomore Jaxon Schad, three of which went to his older brother Dallas Schad. Weiss bounced back from a 35-31 [...]

University • UT Austin News • Nov 6, 2:07 pm

Blanton Museum of Art To Showcase Transformative Gifts of Art in 2027 Exhibition

Opening March 2027, “Shaping the Future” will celebrate collectors and the significant works of art they have generously donated to the Blanton. The post Blanton Museum of Art To Showcase Transformative Gifts of Art in 2027 Exhibition appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Nov 6, 11:37 am

The Best Pizzas in Austin

While Austin has no distinctive pizza style, Capitol City still boasts great options from across the extended pizza universe. We’ve got perfectly charred Neapolitan pizza, foldable New York slices, deep Detroit-style, Sicilian gold, and chewy New Haven “apizza.” Genuinely good vegan and gluten-free toppings and crusts aren’t hard to find, nor are real Chicago deep […]

University • UT Austin News • Nov 6, 10:57 am

UT Opens Off-Campus Lab Space for Private Sector to Accelerate Life Sciences Research

AUSTIN, Texas — Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin has opened UT Innovation Labs, a state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot wet lab for groundbreaking advancements in health care and life sciences. The facility, located in North Austin, provides the private sector lab space and direct access to UT’s world-class Research Core Facilities to move discoveries […] The post UT Opens Off-Campus Lab Space for Private Sector to Accelerate Life Sciences Research appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

Local News • Austin Monitor • Nov 5, 5:48 pm

A final update

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 A final update appeared first on Austin Monitor.

University • UT Austin News • Nov 5, 4:07 pm

From Research to Results: UT-City of Austin Partnership Delivers Regional Innovation

A proven model for research-driven innovation is expanding beyond the UT-City partnership to build a regional network for public problem-solving. The post From Research to Results: UT-City of Austin Partnership Delivers Regional Innovation appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Nov 5, 3:54 pm

The Best Splurge-Worthy Austin Restaurants

Austin might be best known for its smoky brisket and breakfast tacos, but under that laid-back charm lies quite a few places that fit the bill for special occasions or just feeling fancy. For those craving an experience that transcends the everyday, the city offers a spectrum of destinations—from intimate omakase counters to buzzy tasting […]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Nov 5, 3:34 pm

The Best New Restaurants in Austin

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 general food experiences. New for […]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Nov 3, 7:52 pm

New 20-Seat Sushi Restaurant From Pasta|Bar Team Opens on East Sixth

Husband-and-wife chef team Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee have opened a new 20-seat sushi restaurant. Shokunin, located at 1009 East Sixth Street, is an à la carte spot with fish flown in weekly from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. Particularly of note, diners should expect only their rice to be cooked — dishes like tempura or […]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Nov 3, 4:17 pm

The Best Thanksgiving Restaurants in Austin

Nothing beats a home cooked Thanksgiving meal except maybe, never dodging the responsibility of cleaning it all up. The holiday is as much about food as it is about faces you haven’t seen in a while like relatives home from college, new partners on their best behavior, swapping all those life updates between bites. These […]

University • UT Austin News • Nov 3, 12:55 pm

9 Ways UT Is Advancing Dementia Research

From studying how technology can help treat memory problems, to developing therapies to remove abnormal brain proteins, to training the next-generation providers of memory care, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are working to change the future of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. At an Oct. 31 panel discussion hosted by UT’s […] The post 9 Ways UT Is Advancing Dementia Research appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

University • UT Austin News • Nov 3, 6:59 am

Towering Tribute: New Engineering Building Named for Oil Pioneer Autry C. Stephens

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin’s new Engineering Discovery Building (EDB) will be named in honor of Autry C. Stephens, a renowned oil and gas pioneer and UT alumnus whose contributions have shaped the energy industry in Texas and inspired generations of engineers. The 210,000-square-foot facility, set to open in 2026, will become the […] The post Towering Tribute: New Engineering Building Named for Oil Pioneer Autry C. Stephens appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 31, 2:25 pm

Linger Over Duck Carnitas Tacos at the Renowned Nixta Taqueria

With Michelin, James Beard, and Food & Wine credentials under its belt, Nixta Taqueria has grown from an East Austin neighborhood joint into a national destination. Chef Edgar Rico builds dishes around local ingredients and nixtamalized heirloom corn from Mexico, and diners enjoy meals in a lush garden and patio with colorful murals.  What to […]

University • UT Austin News • Oct 30, 3:27 pm

Tower Memories

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University • UT Austin News • Oct 30, 1:20 pm

Driving What’s Next in Sports

Business of Sports Summit underscores the power of sports to connect people. The post Driving What’s Next in Sports appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

University • UT Austin News • Oct 30, 10:44 am

Consider the Furniture

Most of the original furniture in the Main Building and Tower was custom designed by the architects, and incredibly, much of it is still in use. The post Consider the Furniture appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 29, 4:27 pm

Here Are the 2025 Michelin Winners in Austin

No new Austin restaurants received a coveted Michelin star this year, but San Antonio made out like a bandit. The high-end steakhouse Isidore and the all-dessert, restaurant Nicosi, both from Austin’s Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, each received one star at the second Texas guide ceremony on Tuesday, October 28, at Houston’s Wortham Theater Center. Austin […]

University • UT Austin News • Oct 28, 4:46 pm

Mission Ready: Time, Talent and Purpose

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Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 27, 7:24 pm

Millennium seating setback spotlights uncertain future for East Austin hub

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.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 27, 1:49 pm

Rocco’s Is a Bustling Red Sauce Restaurant for Homesick Northeasterners

It’s 30 minutes after opening on a Friday night and Rocco’s, North Loop’s tiny new Italian restaurant, already has a wait. Trendy dine-in hopefuls spill onto the few tables outside in the makeshift waiting area, while those in the know head to the blessed air conditioning and crisp white wines of next-door plant shop and […]

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 26, 4:31 pm

Erosion issues persist in Zilker Park amid limited resources

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.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 24, 12:54 pm

The Pies at Allday Pizza Are Worth Every Penny

As we live and eat in an age where the cost of pizza is rising (and becoming kind of absurd), the search for a slice that feels justified is an exciting adventure. While Allday Pizza might charge up to $33 for a 16-inch pie, after just one bite all concerns about price points begin to […]

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 23, 4:51 pm

Report shows pedestrian crash deaths in Austin have not decreased

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

City document reveals new details on $25 million boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake

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

Downtown Commission rejects downtown height limits, supports housing funding shift

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

Travis County approves study on passenger rail between Austin and San Antonio

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.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 22, 4:27 pm

One of America’s Most High-Profile Chefs Sets Her Sights on Fredericksburg

One of America’s most decorated chefs, with appearances on Iron Chef, Chef’s Table, and Time magazine’s 2024 list of the most influential people, is set to open a restaurant with a Hilton-owned luxury hotel and resort chain not in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or San Antonio — but Fredericksburg.  Dominique Crenn, the French-born chef […]

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 21, 5:27 pm

Will Austin embrace air taxis?

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

Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says

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

Brown, Watson sign wildfire disaster declarations

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

Planning Commission recommends multifamily upzoning in Hancock

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

Early voting in Travis County has begun. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.

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 Apartment Tower Celebrates Topping Out on Rainey Street

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....

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Aug 23, 8:43 am

Home2 Suites Hotel Tower Planned at the North Edge of Downtown Austin

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

In Sunny North Austin, a 350-Foot Building Ain’t Nothing To Sneeze At

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

Steck Office Park Rezoning Moves Forward in Northwest Austin

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

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Aug 2, 10:10 am

Braker and Kramer Apartments Bringing Nearly 400 Homes to North Burnet

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 Modern Austin Residences Tops Out in the Rainey Street District

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...

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Jul 26, 10:55 am

What’s Next for East Austin’s Tillery Street Pecan Grove?

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

Fifth and Trinity Hotel Project Could Be Downtown Austin’s Next Groundbreaking

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 City’s Long-Awaited St. John Housing Plan Polishes Up Its Park

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

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Jul 19, 9:17 am

Celebrate 48 Years of Conans Pizza in Austin With a Deep-Dish Archive Dive

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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