Austin

Three people, including the alleged shooter, were killed and 14 others injured in a mass shooting at Buford’s beer garden in Austin’s entertainment district early Sunday, authorities said.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Cunningham Elementary School in Austin to tour the cafeteria and learn about Austin Independent School District’s school lunch program.

A Texas career criminal has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old father of five outside a 7-Eleven in Austin, a case that has renewed criticism of Travis County District Attorney José Garza and his prosecutorial policies.

An Austin park will now bear the name of one of the city’s most celebrated athletes and a hometown hero.

The Austin City Council on Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance requiring a recurring audit of city operations to improve transparency and track taxpayer dollars.

Dozens of partially constructed homes sit abandoned about 40 miles northwest of Austin, with some near completion and others reduced to concrete foundations. Work on the sites appears to have stalled for months.

Landmarks across East Austin are highlighted in a newly updated statewide guide released this February by the Texas Historical Commission, showcasing sites important to Black history and cultural preservation.

The City of Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office unveiled a draft strategic plan outlining priorities through fiscal year 2027, aiming to guide investments and achieve measurable outcomes in homelessness response.