Long Center announces lineup for second annual free concert series 'The Drop-in'
The 12-show series will showcase a diverse lineup of Austin's emerging local artists every Thursday night from May 26 - August 11 at the Long Center’s Hartman Concert Lawn.
The 12-show series will showcase a diverse lineup of Austin's emerging local artists every Thursday night from May 26 - August 11 at the Long Center’s Hartman Concert Lawn.
Country music stars perform in Austin for iHeartCountry Festival
The festival was held at Moody Center on May 7 and featured musicians like Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, Jimmie Allen, and a surprise appearance.
The festival was held at Moody Center on May 7 and featured musicians like Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, Jimmie Allen, and a surprise appearance.
Emergency short-term fosters needed at Austin Animal Center
The Austin Animal Center does not have space to house incoming dogs humanely as temperatures are expected to hit record highs. It needs to get at least 20 dogs into foster homes today.
The Austin Animal Center does not have space to house incoming dogs humanely as temperatures are expected to hit record highs. It needs to get at least 20 dogs into foster homes today.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Support Asian-owned local businesses
In the Austin area and around Central Texas there are numerous Asian-owned businesses that you can support in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
In the Austin area and around Central Texas there are numerous Asian-owned businesses that you can support in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Travis
ATCEMS and fire crews responded just before 5:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of a missing swimmer from a boat in Devil's Cove.
ATCEMS and fire crews responded just before 5:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of a missing swimmer from a boat in Devil's Cove.
Travis County judge who oversees DWI cases arrested for DWI
Judge Lipscombe has served as the presiding judge of the County Court at Law #3 since January 2011. In that position, Lipscombe has overseen Class A and B misdemeanors, including drunk driving cases.
Judge Lipscombe has served as the presiding judge of the County Court at Law #3 since January 2011. In that position, Lipscombe has overseen Class A and B misdemeanors, including drunk driving cases.
Texas GOP says if Roe falls, they’ll focus on adoptions and preventing women from seeking abortions elsewhere
State leaders say expanding a social safety net for children and prosecuting abortion funders are among their priorities. “We’ll continue to do our best to make abortion not just outlawed, but unthinkable,” said state Rep. Briscoe Cain.
State leaders say expanding a social safety net for children and prosecuting abortion funders are among their priorities. “We’ll continue to do our best to make abortion not just outlawed, but unthinkable,” said state Rep. Briscoe Cain.
Downtown Austin scooter crash leaves 2 people injured
The crash happened at 8th and Brazos Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. The two victims are hospitalized with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
The crash happened at 8th and Brazos Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. The two victims are hospitalized with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
Scooter crash in East Austin leaves 1 person dead
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the crash at around 2:26 a.m. in the 2700 block of East 13th Street near Walnut Avenue.
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the crash at around 2:26 a.m. in the 2700 block of East 13th Street near Walnut Avenue.
Sushi classes, DIY temaki, & omakase at Uroko in East Austin
The Japanese restaurant in East Austin offers the community an opportunity to learn more about the craft of its cuisine.
The Japanese restaurant in East Austin offers the community an opportunity to learn more about the craft of its cuisine.
Record highs possible as temperatures continue to be warmer than average
In May 2021, temperatures never made it over 94º but today will already be the fourth time this month it's happened. With the humidity, it will feel more like triple-digit heat for at least five hours.
In May 2021, temperatures never made it over 94º but today will already be the fourth time this month it's happened. With the humidity, it will feel more like triple-digit heat for at least five hours.
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour returns to Austin for 2022 opener
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour kicked off in Austin, bringing some of the best players to the Lone Star State.
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour kicked off in Austin, bringing some of the best players to the Lone Star State.
May 7 Election results recap: Texas homeowners benefit, CapMetro remains in Leander
May 7 Election results are in. Austin passed Proposition A, and two state propositions have been approved, giving some relief to homeowners amid rising home prices.
May 7 Election results are in. Austin passed Proposition A, and two state propositions have been approved, giving some relief to homeowners amid rising home prices.
Prop A passes, banning "no knock" warrants, decriminalizing "low-level" marijuana offenses
As of 9:27 p.m. the Travis County Clerk's Office's unofficial results show the proposition passing with nearly 47,000 voters, or just over 85 percent, saying yes.
As of 9:27 p.m. the Travis County Clerk's Office's unofficial results show the proposition passing with nearly 47,000 voters, or just over 85 percent, saying yes.
Pro-choice supporters continue to voice resistance against overturning Roe v. Wade
Following the leaked SCOTUS draft on Roe v. Wade, pro-choice supporters have started to protest and advocate for women's rights.
Following the leaked SCOTUS draft on Roe v. Wade, pro-choice supporters have started to protest and advocate for women's rights.
List of Texas power outages amid extremely hot weather
Power outages are occurring across Texas as a possible result of extremely high temperatures. View the complete list of outages.
Power outages are occurring across Texas as a possible result of extremely high temperatures. View the complete list of outages.
EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas' next immigration fight
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
Record-breaking temperatures recorded in Llano on Central Texas' hottest day of 2022
The Llano Airport is currently at a record-breaking 106 degrees, as temperatures continue to climb in Central Texas on the hottest day of the year thus far, says the NWS.
The Llano Airport is currently at a record-breaking 106 degrees, as temperatures continue to climb in Central Texas on the hottest day of the year thus far, says the NWS.
Students in program for children of migrant farm workers graduate at St. Edward's University
CAMP is for students whose parents are migrant and seasonal farm workers. Many are the first in their family to go to college. They have academic and financial support to help them navigate college life.
CAMP is for students whose parents are migrant and seasonal farm workers. Many are the first in their family to go to college. They have academic and financial support to help them navigate college life.
Some Austin restaurants forced to raise menu prices amid inflation
As the price of food continues to skyrocket, restaurant owners are having to raise their menu prices in order to continue making profit.
As the price of food continues to skyrocket, restaurant owners are having to raise their menu prices in order to continue making profit.