Lifestyle
Books and Bakes Mutual Aid Bake Sale Rescheduled
Donation-based baked goods and revolutionary reading to support BIPOC housing access
Get to Know Glaze Zine at Community Garden Event
Independent fashion, art, and culture publication hosts open community gathering in Austin
Texas State Parks Break Records for First Day Hikes
Over 12,800 hikers covered more than 28,000 miles across 86 state parks on New Year's Day
Crime
Bomb Threat Called Into Bee Cave School
Police found no explosive devices after investigating the incident.
2 Men Sentenced for West Campus Airbnb Burglary
Defendants pleaded guilty to charges related to the September 2025 incident.
Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Sales in North Austin
Raheem Johnson pleaded guilty to intent to sell drugs in a drug-free zone
Weather
Austin Activates Overnight Cold Weather Shelters
City partners with Austin Area Urban League to staff and provide resources at the shelters
Texas Governor Issues Disaster Declaration to Prevent New World Screwworm Fly Infestation
State resources deployed to protect livestock, wildlife, and agriculture from potential spread of destructive parasite from Mexico
Austin Local Tows Trapped Fire Truck, Cars from Icy Roads
John Bowman used his modified Toyota Tacoma to rescue over a dozen vehicles during winter storm
Business
Texas Grants $1 Million to Austin Semiconductor Firm LTD Material
New facility expected to create 40 jobs and involve $25 million in capital investment.
Mythic Guitar Company Launches U.S. OEM Platform for Guitar Brands
New domestic manufacturing service aims to democratize guitar production for independent creators.
MAXISIQ Awarded $151B Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract
The technology company will provide a range of innovative capabilities to the warfighter.
Entertainment
Madness Therapy with DMadness & Rapid Ric Kicks Off Thursday Residency
Austin's Flamingo Cantina to host monthly music event featuring local artists.
Austin Chef to Compete on Padma Lakshmi's New Cooking Show
Matt Peters, the only American to win gold at the prestigious Bocuse d'Or competition, will be the sole Texas chef on "America's Culinary Cup".
Jessie James Decker Forced to Pause Performance Due to Migraine
Country singer opens up about the emotional toll of living with debilitating migraines
