US Government Vows to Detain and Deport Austin College Student Again
Any Lucía López Belloza ordered returned to US, but officials say they will immediately detain and remove her
HHS Secretary Kennedy Kicks Off 'Real Food' BBQ Tour in Austin
Austin Passes $500 Fines for Excessively Loud Vehicles
Entertainment
Austin Celebrates Lunar New Year, Stargazing, and Volleyball
From Lunar New Year festivals to star-viewing parties and LOVB volleyball, Austin has a packed weekend of entertainment options.

SXSW Reveals 2026 Comedy Lineup
This year's festival will feature Adam Pally, Bill Burr, BriTANick, Chelsea Peretti, and more.
Austin to Host 10th Anniversary of Everybody Wants Some!!
Glen Powell to attend special screening at AFS Cinema
Crime
Judge Clears 4 Men Wrongly Accused of 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders
The men were formally declared innocent after new evidence linked the killings to a suspect who died in 1999.

Four Men Declared Innocent in 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders
Judge clears names of men wrongly accused in brutal killings that haunted city for decades
Man killed in northeast Austin homicide identified; suspect still at-large
Police continue to search for the unknown shooter who fled the scene.
Weather
Central Texas Lakes Holding Up Despite Dry February
Above-normal temperatures and lack of rainfall have not significantly impacted Highland Lakes levels so far this year.

Austin Apartment Fire Shuts Down Oltorf Street
No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish blaze in southeast Austin
Elevated Wildfire Risk Looms in Austin Amid Dry Conditions
No rain expected until March as high pressure system brings warm, breezy weather
Sports
Austin FC signs homegrown player Ervin Torres
The 19-year-old midfielder joins the MLS club's roster.

Austin Tennis Tournament Introduces Private 'Rage Room' for Players
The ATX Open aims to provide a safe space for athletes to vent frustration without public scrutiny.
Jovic, Tomljanovic, Stearns and Krueger to play on CENTER COURT on Thursday
Prediction, preview, and head-to-head for the four players competing at the ATX Open
Travel
New Palo Pinto Mountains State Park to Open Sunday
Texas' first new state park in over 24 years offers 4,871 acres for hiking, camping, and exploration.

Good Time Tours Opens 2026 Bookings for Party Boat Rentals on Lake Travis
Austin-based company responds to growing demand for private group events on the water.
Austin's Newest Hotel Embraces Historic Charm
Green Pastures property offers farm-to-table dining and classic cocktails.