Austin’s 2026 Cinco de Mayo: Events, cultural luncheons and festive specials
Austin transitions to mid-week Cinco de Mayo festivities following a massive weekend festival, with official celebrations centering on Tuesday, May 5.
Austin transitions to mid-week Cinco de Mayo festivities following a massive weekend festival, with official celebrations centering on Tuesday, May 5.
Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies in San Francisco at 94
Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.
Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.
ACL Music Festival 2026: Who's performing this year?
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
Georgetown residents elect to sell portion of city's water utility
Over the weekend, Georgetown voters elected to sell a portion of the City's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions but means that a private company could be taking over as a supplier for some customers.
Over the weekend, Georgetown voters elected to sell a portion of the City's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions but means that a private company could be taking over as a supplier for some customers.
World's most powerful telescope being built in Chile has Texas ties
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
Georgetown residents approve selling water service areas
Over the weekend, Georgetown residents voted to sell a large portion of the city's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions, but it means a private company could be servicing around 40 percent of customers.
Over the weekend, Georgetown residents voted to sell a large portion of the city's water utility. It's a move that is projected to save the city millions, but it means a private company could be servicing around 40 percent of customers.
Spirit Airlines closure impacts thousands of employees; refunds issued to customers
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.
Man arrested, charged after South Austin crash kills 2-year-old
A man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in South Austin killed a two-year-old, police said.
A man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in South Austin killed a two-year-old, police said.
Caldwell County man helped traffic 2 dozen weapons into Mexico: US Attorney
A Caldwell County man could spend decades in federal prison for his part in a large-scale cartel firearm trafficking operation.
A Caldwell County man could spend decades in federal prison for his part in a large-scale cartel firearm trafficking operation.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: 53,000 Tier 2 students selected in latest rollout
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Leander
A winning ticket for the $20 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Leander,but the winner will have to share the prize.
A winning ticket for the $20 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Leander,but the winner will have to share the prize.
Pflugerville modifies Stage 1 water conservation
The City of Pflugerville has moved to modified Stage 1 water restrictions, but officials warn conservation is still critical.
The City of Pflugerville has moved to modified Stage 1 water restrictions, but officials warn conservation is still critical.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges. Here's what to know.
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges. Here's what to know.
Texas secures $286M as $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement takes effect
Texas AG Ken Paxton announces that the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement is now official, securing $286.5 million for state addiction recovery and permanently banning the Sackler family from the U.S. opioid market.
Texas AG Ken Paxton announces that the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement is now official, securing $286.5 million for state addiction recovery and permanently banning the Sackler family from the U.S. opioid market.
Texas doctor convicted for illegally distributing 1 million opioid pills in Houston 'pill mill' scheme
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
Dell Technologies board approves changing legal home to Texas
Dell Technologies is looking to change its legal home to Texas.
Dell Technologies is looking to change its legal home to Texas.
Texas plane crash: Victims were members of same pickleball club
The five people killed in Friday's plane crash in Hays County have been identified as members of the same Amarillo pickleball club.
The five people killed in Friday's plane crash in Hays County have been identified as members of the same Amarillo pickleball club.
Child struck by stray gunfire during Secret Service incident near Washington Monument
A child was struck by gunfire from a suspect and is recovering with non-life-threatening injuries following an officer-involved shooting near 15th St & Independence Ave NW, D.C.
A child was struck by gunfire from a suspect and is recovering with non-life-threatening injuries following an officer-involved shooting near 15th St & Independence Ave NW, D.C.
2020 Austin protests: Criminal allegations against Travis County DA, staff dismissed
Nearly six years after protesters filled the streets of downtown Austin, the legal fight over what happened during and after, continues.
Nearly six years after protesters filled the streets of downtown Austin, the legal fight over what happened during and after, continues.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.