Travel
Austin Airport Breaks Records for Tacos, Brisket, and Brews in 2025
The airport's concessions portfolio and live music focus fueled travelers' appetites last year.
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
Weather
Texas Land Commissioner Announces Completion of West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project
The $10 million project restored over 5,300 feet of shoreline to protect homes and infrastructure.
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.
Automotive
Tesla Robotaxis Involved in 14 Crashes in Austin Since 2025 Launch
No injuries reported, but crashes resulted in property damage, according to NHTSA data.
Final Edition 2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe Heads to Auction
One of only 499 produced, this low-mileage AMG coupe features exclusive styling and performance upgrades.
South Austin's MoPac South Project Moves Forward With $825M Plan
The project aims to add more express lanes and improve pedestrian and cyclist access.
Politics
Texas Gov. Abbott Threatens Funding Cuts Over Student Walkouts
State may penalize school districts that allow or encourage anti-ICE protests during class time.
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.
Crime
Former UT Officer to Surrender Badge in Plea Deal
Austin Dubois reached an agreement with the Travis County DA following an excessive force investigation.
No charges for ex-Manor ISD officer in 2024 force case
Travis County grand jury clears former school police officer of wrongdoing
East Austin Crash Results in City's 11th Fatality of the Year
The incident occurred at the intersection of Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway.
