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.
Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as a correspondent at CBS following revelations that his name appeared over 1,700 times in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein Files.
Federal immigration agents and Texas state troopers detained a couple near Dobie Middle School in April, later deported them to Mexico with their three children, and have detained more than 70 minors in the Austin area since President Donald Trump took office, according to federal data and local officials.
Fans of spicy cuisine came together Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Texas Chili Parlor, enjoying chili, drinks, and live music.