Celebrations Kick Off for Year of the Fire Horse in 2026
The Chinese New Year holiday begins on February 17, 2026, ushering in a year associated with momentum, ambition, and bold change.
East Austin Crash Results in City's 11th Fatality of the Year
Austin Airport Breaks Records for Tacos, Brisket, and Brews in 2025
Travel
Austin Airport Aims for 12 New Nonstop International Flights
Airport officials hope to expand Austin's global connectivity with new routes to Paris, Tokyo, and more.

Long-term Closure Planned for I-35 Frontage Road North of Riverside Drive
New pedestrian bridge construction to impact Austin commuters for several years
5 Stylish Hotels Offer Immersive Stays in Austin, Dubai, Rome, and Osaka
From historic properties to luxury resorts, these new and renovated hotels provide a stylish base for exploring vibrant cities.
Weather
Critical Wildfire Danger Looms in Texas Panhandle, Central Plains
Gusty winds, low humidity, and dry fuels raise risk of rapidly spreading wildfires

South Texas Could Hit 90 This Week, But How Close to Austin?
A surge of mid-February heat could push 90-degree temperatures into South Texas, but Austin is likely to stay just below that mark.
Austin Braces for Valentine's Day Storms
Severe thunderstorms expected across Central Texas on Saturday
Politics
Austin Students Protest ICE, Criticize Texas Lawmakers Over Immigration Crackdown
Dozens of students in Austin demonstrate against Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies following recent ICE activity and fatal shootings in Minneapolis.

Texas AG Launches Probe Into 3 School Districts Over ICE Protests
Paxton alleges administrators and faculty helped organize demonstrations against immigration enforcement.
Texas AG to Investigate More School Districts Over Student Walkouts
Probes target districts accused of 'orchestrating' protests against federal immigration policy
Crime
Crash Shuts Down Texas 71 in South Austin
Multi-vehicle collision causes major delays as crews respond to the scene.

Two Skiers Killed, One Injured in Avalanche in Northern Italy
The incident occurred on the Italian side of Mont Blanc near the France-Switzerland border.
1 Dead, 1 Hurt in North Austin Overnight Shooting
Incident occurred at Gus Garcia Rec Center near Rundberg Lane
Lifestyle
Experts Offer Tips to Find the Best Wellness Retreat
Wellness travel continues to surge, but not all retreats are created equal, say industry leaders.

Austin Migration Trends Shift as More Locals Stay Put
Study finds Austin's migration patterns are increasingly regional rather than national
Indigenous Medicine Wheel Offers Holistic Healing
Native American leader shares how the medicine wheel can support mental, physical and spiritual well-being