What does Gov. Abbott’s data center “pause” really mean?
Governor Greg Abbott has issued what he’s called a “pause” on new data center approvals, until state regulators…
MoPac scooter crash: Austin police release new details
A man riding a scooter against traffic on MoPac was killed early Wednesday after he and a driver…
Austin leads US wildfire risk outside California | Central Austin
Austin has the largest concentration of at-risk homes of any metro area outside California, with more than 100,000…
Jason Klotz, who played basketball at Klein Forest and Texas, dead
Former Klein Forest High School star and University of Texas center Jason Klotz died this week at 44 years…
Six Austin ISD schools inherit failing histories after closures
Children enter Menchaca Elementary School for the first day of school Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Mikala Compton/American-Statesman Six…
Austin sunset times: When does fall 2026 begin in Texas?
It’s not quite the end of summer yet, but signs are coming that it is near — including…
Travis County expands access to afterschool care | Central Austin
Travis County is putting more money and seats behind afterschool care this fall, part of a push to…
H-E-B and the Dallas Cowboys announce “Texas-sized” partnership
Two iconic Texas brands have come together as one. H-E-B recently announced a new partnership with the Dallas…
The Latest: Regional powers seek off-ramp as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
FILE – President Donald Trump, center, walks from Marine One to board Air Force One, Aug. 21, 2026,…
Taylor residents fight massive data center, gas plant near Austin
Central Texas residents are raising concerns once again about a data center set for a small town outside…
East Austin’s Bethany Cemetery seeks long-awaited historical recognition
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin’s first all-black cemetery is still awaiting recognition first sought from the City nearly 50…
Owen Wolff sold to Sporting Kansas City by Austin FC
Austin FC’s top player from 2025 is no longer with the club. The Verde and Black announced Wednesday…