Lifestyle
Austin's On-Demand Waste Collection Service Hits 90% Satisfaction Rate
Report highlights strong performance and cost savings in first year of citywide expansion.
Austin ISD Exits State Oversight of Special Education Services
District completes over 10,000 evaluations, establishes standards, and engages families to regain local control
Swig Opens Dirty Soda Shop in Northwest Austin
The new shop offers a customizable menu of soda flavors with a variety of fruits and creams to add in.
Travel
Roost Rainey opens as Austin's newest high-design hotel
Method Co's latest Roost Apartment Hotel marks the brand's first property in Texas and eighth nationwide.
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.
Crime
Off-Duty Austin Officer Fatally Shoots Barbershop Gunman
The officer's actions are being praised for likely saving multiple lives.
Deadly Shooting Reported in Northeast Austin
Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating incident in Crystal Bend Drive area
Travis County Sheriff's Office investigates homicide near Pflugerville
The shooting occurred on Friday night near Crystal Bend Drive and Dewberry Drive.
Weather
Pflugerville Fire Responds to Crash on SH130
Crews on scene of incident south of Pecan Street and north of Cameron Road
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
Automotive
Tesla Unveils $30,000 Cybercab, Musk Confirms Pricing
Elon Musk announces first production model of Tesla's affordable autonomous vehicle.
Tesla Celebrates First Cybercab Built at Austin Gigafactory
CEO Elon Musk congratulates team as purpose-built robotaxi nears production launch.
Tesla Robotaxis Involved in 14 Crashes in Austin Since 2025 Launch
No injuries reported, but crashes resulted in property damage, according to NHTSA data.
