SXSW 2023: Lush House showcases how cosmetics and tech are meeting for good
South by Southwest is officially underway and Rainey Street is bustling. Lush House is one of many activations open on the popular street.
South by Southwest is officially underway and Rainey Street is bustling. Lush House is one of many activations open on the popular street.
Tacos in Austin and Central Texas: Where's your favorite spot?
Let's taco-bout where the best spots around town are for tacos.
Let's taco-bout where the best spots around town are for tacos.
Central Texas weather: Cooler temperatures arrive, but they may not last long
It finally feels like March, but more weather changes are on the way. Zack Shields has details in your full forecast.
It finally feels like March, but more weather changes are on the way. Zack Shields has details in your full forecast.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver in East Austin: EMS
Austin-Travis County EMS says the pedestrian was hit just after 5 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Regency Drive and FM 969.
Austin-Travis County EMS says the pedestrian was hit just after 5 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Regency Drive and FM 969.
2-alarm fire at East Austin apartment complex
Austin firefighters say the fire extended into the attic of the 16-unit, 2-story apartment building.
Austin firefighters say the fire extended into the attic of the 16-unit, 2-story apartment building.
Abandoned house catches fire in Southeast Austin
When Austin firefighters arrived early Friday morning, half of the house was already burning.
When Austin firefighters arrived early Friday morning, half of the house was already burning.
APD, ATCEMS give safety tips, outline preparations for SXSW
The Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS say they've been planning for this for months and will have staff both inside and around events.
The Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS say they've been planning for this for months and will have staff both inside and around events.
Travis County Democratic Party files lawsuit against man who firebombed group's headquarters
In September 2021, Ryan Faircloth was caught on surveillance footage throwing a molotov cocktail into the Texas County Democratic Party headquarters building.
In September 2021, Ryan Faircloth was caught on surveillance footage throwing a molotov cocktail into the Texas County Democratic Party headquarters building.
Spring festival season is here: what you need to know
SXSW, Rodeo Austin, NASCAR, Texas Relays, and more! March is a busy month in the City of Austin.
SXSW, Rodeo Austin, NASCAR, Texas Relays, and more! March is a busy month in the City of Austin.
Council approves expanding public charging stations in Austin for electric vehicles
District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool's resolution aligns with the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which calls for reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool's resolution aligns with the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which calls for reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Central Texas weather: Increasing chance of severe weather Thursday night, Friday morning
Most of Central Texas is now under a marginal (level 1) risk of severe weather overnight. Zack Shields shows us what to expect from these storms in his full forecast.
Most of Central Texas is now under a marginal (level 1) risk of severe weather overnight. Zack Shields shows us what to expect from these storms in his full forecast.
East Austin house fire cause under investigation
Travis County Fire Marshal is investigating what started a fire in a mobile home on Blue Bluff Road.
Travis County Fire Marshal is investigating what started a fire in a mobile home on Blue Bluff Road.
Thousands of musicians, supporters sign letter to SXSW demanding more pay
In 2022, SXSW made over $280 million. Some musicians say they feel exploited because pay rates haven't changed in over a decade.
In 2022, SXSW made over $280 million. Some musicians say they feel exploited because pay rates haven't changed in over a decade.
Austin plumbing company's commercials catch the eye of late-night talk show host John Oliver
For four years now, Austin-based Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning has been going cinematic in their advertising, from “The Terminator” (“Toiletnator”) to “Star Wars” to “Napoleon Dynamite.”
For four years now, Austin-based Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning has been going cinematic in their advertising, from “The Terminator” (“Toiletnator”) to “Star Wars” to “Napoleon Dynamite.”
Texas Rep. files bill to help the homeless get back into homes
House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.
House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.
City to install temporary solar lighting on trail near Rainey Street before start of SXSW
The installment of temporary lighting comes after family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail spoke to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.
The installment of temporary lighting comes after family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail spoke to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.
Largest and tallest climbing gym in the Southwest opens in North Austin
Mesa Rim Climbing Center features 55-foot-tall climbing walls, rope climbing and bouldering terrain across its roughly 50,000 square feet facility.
Mesa Rim Climbing Center features 55-foot-tall climbing walls, rope climbing and bouldering terrain across its roughly 50,000 square feet facility.
APD launches new non-emergency online reporting system
APD says this system allows the report to be accepted into the official offense report database within hours or a similar time frame as if an officer wrote the report.
APD says this system allows the report to be accepted into the official offense report database within hours or a similar time frame as if an officer wrote the report.
Vikings WR KJ Osborn after saving man from burning car: 'I'm so happy the guy is alive'
Call it divine intervention. Call it being in the right place at the right time. Call it whatever you want, but Minnesota Vikings receiver KJ Osborn is being called a hero after helping save a man’s life Sunday night in Texas.
Call it divine intervention. Call it being in the right place at the right time. Call it whatever you want, but Minnesota Vikings receiver KJ Osborn is being called a hero after helping save a man’s life Sunday night in Texas.
Savings at the pump: Circle K offering 30 cents off per gallon of gas on March 9
Circle K gas stations across Texas will offer 30 cents off per gallon of fuel on March 9 as part of a Fuel Day Pop-Up event.
Circle K gas stations across Texas will offer 30 cents off per gallon of fuel on March 9 as part of a Fuel Day Pop-Up event.