Crime
Two Austin Men Sentenced for West Campus Burglary
Plea deals lead to county jail time for Jason Sailors and Calvin Guyton.
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.
Weather
Parts of Texas to be colder than Alaska this weekend
Arctic cold front brings freezing temperatures to the Lone Star State
Texas Brothers Die After Falling Through Icy Pond During Winter Storm
Three young brothers, ages 6, 8, and 9, tragically lost their lives in the freezing weather.
Austin Activates Overnight Cold Weather Shelters
City partners with Austin Area Urban League to staff and provide resources at the shelters
Business
Katz's Deli Plots Comeback on West Sixth in Austin
Owners Barry and Lisa Katz have bought back the original property and plan to restore the iconic late-night deli.
New $70 Million Apartment Project Breaks Ground in East Austin
The 375-unit complex will include 37 affordable units and a range of luxury amenities.
Annual ECC PerspECCtives Conference Returns to Austin
Leading engineering and construction industry event set for September 7-11, 2026
Lifestyle
IDEA Counselors Urge Families to Watch for Signs of Testing Stress
As spring testing season approaches, counselors encourage parents to prepare students and watch for physical, emotional signs of anxiety.
School of Thought Comedy Workshop Comes to Austin
New improv and comedy classes aim to help participants find their funny side.
University of Cincinnati Sponsors SXSW 2026 Workplace Track
UC aims to showcase its role in shaping the future workforce at the annual Austin conference.
Politics
Democrat Christian Menefee wins Texas US House special election
Menefee's victory narrows Republican majority in Congress
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican Texas state Senate district
Rehmet's surprise victory in a district Trump won by 17 points is a 'wake-up call' for Texas Republicans, says Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Texas Democrat Flips State Senate District That Trump Won by 17 Points
Taylor Rehmet, a union leader, defeated the Republican candidate in a special election for a Texas state Senate seat.
