Weather
Austin Warms Up After Freeze With Breezy Week Ahead
Temperatures to climb from near freezing to mid-70s by weekend, with patchy fog and gusty winds in between
Firefighters battle blaze at abandoned East Austin apartments
Crews are working to contain the fire after a partial building collapse on Burton Drive.
Austin Sees Extreme Weather Swings in February
From record-breaking winter storms to near triple-digit heat, Central Texas experiences dramatic temperature shifts.
Lifestyle
Longtime Mower County employee retires after 40 years of service
Doris Hoy spent her career caring for families in the foster care system and keeping the county's computer systems running smoothly.
Austin Exhibit Celebrates Black-Owned Businesses
Photographer Steven Hatchett's 'Holding Spaces' showcases local Black-owned shops and their owners.
Austin Humane Society Hosts Puppy Bowl
Free event features adoptable puppies playing and tumbling for a good cause.
Politics
Hays County DA Investigating Fight at Student-Led Anti-ICE Protest
Brawl between students and adult man during demonstration in Buda draws scrutiny from local officials.
Texas Governor Threatens to Strip Funding from Schools After Student Anti-ICE Walkouts
Abbott responds to arrests during protests, says schools allowing 'disruptive walkouts' should be 'treated as co-conspirators'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Endorsed by Small Business Group for Fourth Term
NFIB Texas PAC cites Abbott's record of supporting entrepreneurs and reducing regulations.
Crime
Kyle Police Arrest 2 Juveniles Near Student Protest
Arrests unrelated to planned school walkout, authorities say
Man Freed After Decades in Prison for Alleged Child Sex Abuse
Texas prosecutors say the crime never happened as the victim later recanted her testimony
Feds allege $3.4 billion Medicare fraud scheme tied to Russian citizen in Austin
Authorities say the scheme involved billing Medicare for medical equipment that patients often did not need or receive.
Entertainment
Big Dog and Tiny Human Jam Out on Harmonica in Heartwarming Video
A German Shepherd and a toddler take turns playing the harmonica in a viral video that melts hearts.
Metric Announces New 'Romanticize the Dive' Album and North American Tour
The Canadian indie rock band's 10th studio album is set for release on April 24, 2026.
Disappear Completely: The Haunting Horror Film Hiding on Netflix
This psychological horror gem from Mexico deserves more attention.
