SXSW 2026: Guide to community events and concerts

Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.

What we know about Mohamed Jalloh: Suspected Old Dominion shooter

Mohamed Jalloh, the suspected shooter at Old Dominion University Thursday, previously served 11 years in prison for supporting ISIS.

Members of Michigan synagogue that was attacked have Texas ties

Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.

Corpus Christi braces for water crisis as reserves hit record lows; Abbott warns of state intervention

Corpus Christi faces a historic water crisis as reservoirs hit record lows. City officials are pushing a $1B infrastructure plan while Governor Abbott warns of potential state intervention.

New Texas Animal-Friendly license plate design supports spay/neuter initiatives

Attention, Texas animal lovers! There's a newly-designed Animal-Friendly license plate available, supporting spay and neuter initiatives across the state.

The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds

A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.

Temple Israel shooting: What we know about suspect

A Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan was targeted by an active shooter on Thursday. Here's what we know about the suspect.

Michigan Jewish synagogue active shooter: AG Nessel 'closely monitoring the situation'

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said her office is “closing monitoring the situation" after an active shooter was reported at Temple Israel, a Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield.

Shooter dead in Jewish synagogue attack in West Bloomfield: 'No kids or staff injured'

A Jewish synagogue was attacked after a vehicle drove through the front entrance of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Thursday. One individual was confirmed dead inside the vehicle, which barged through the front entrance. The Oakland County Sheriff said a security guard shot the man.

‘Titanic-inspired’ statue of Trump, Epstein pops up in DC

A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.

Missing Pearland girl, 7, found dead after Amber Alert

Skylar Hopson, the missing 7-year-old Pearland girl at the center of an Amber Alert, has been found dead, police say.

President Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd District, following Tony Gonzales’ withdrawal

President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.

SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders prepared
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As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.