Southwest Airlines celebrates opening of new crew base at Austin's airport

Southwest Airlines and Austin city leaders gathered Wednesday morning at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to celebrate the opening of the airline’s new crew base, marking a major milestone for both the company and the city.

Austin, San Antonio community steps up to support TSA workers

As the partial government shutdown continues to impact air travel, businesses and the Austin and San Antonio airports are stepping up to support TSA workers.

'Zoox' self-driving cars to roll out in Austin

Another brand of self-driving cars is rolling out in Austin. Zoox autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been testing in Austin since 2024

Texas schools, businesses grapple with Cesar Chavez allegations

Education leaders across the state continue to grapple with a new Texas Education Agency order to modify lessons related to Cesar Chavez.

Austin ISD student brings loaded gun to campus

An Austin ISD student brought a loaded gun to campus on Tuesday, officials said.

I-35 Cap & Stitch: City has to figure out how to pay for cap decks

Austin City Council is trying to figure out how to pay for park decks that will go over the highway. It's part of the I-35 Cap and Stitch project.

Hydrilla continues to spread in Lake Austin

The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.

Hydrilla continues to grow in Lake Austin
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The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.

AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces

Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.

New Texas law changes how serious criminal cases are handled

A new Texas law is changing how some of the state’s most serious criminal cases are handled, including one in Austin.

Vice President JD Vance visits Austin for fundraising event

Vice President JD Vance is making a fundraising swing through Texas. His first stop is in Austin on Monday.

JD Vance visits Austin for fundraising event
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Vice President JD Vance is making a fundraising swing through Texas. His first stop is in Austin on Monday.

Daniel Perry: Mistrial declared in deadly conduct case

A mistrial has been declared in the deadly conduct trial of Daniel Perry, who had been previously pardoned by Gov. Abbott after being convicted of murder.