Explore Austin, Texas on a Budget: Free and Cheap Attractions
I turned 40 last year and made a resolution to travel more. You see, I have four kids, and…
Deere Deepens Roots in Texas with New Test Center
It started with a laptop, a few business cards, and a bold idea—plus a napkin sketch over some…
Fire ignites at abandoned Austin motel
The Austin Fire Department worked to put out hotspots Sunday night into early Monday morning. AUSTIN, Texas —…
Austin, Monitored: What’s next – Austin Monitor
Erosion issues persist in Zilker Park amid limited resources From Lina Fisher: In August of 2023, after three…
Austin hotel prices more expensive than Dubai, Tokyo and more
Hotel guests in Austin can expect to pay significantly more for a centrally-located, three-star or better room than…
America’s Strongest Buyer’s Market Is in Texas
After a recent boom in construction and a following explosion in inventory, Austin, Texas, is now the strongest…
Austin wants to hike taxes. Houston slashed its budget. Who’s right?
Downtown Austin on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman In August, Austin City Council member Marc Duchen found…
‘I heard the pop’ | Bystander recalls Saturday’s shooting at Austin Central Library
One person was seriously injured during a shooting at the Central Library in Downtown Austin on Saturday. AUSTIN,…
Should states fund SNAP until a funding bill passes?
AUSTIN, Texas — The government shutdown enters its 27th day with no deal in sight. Now, the U.S.…
Democrat Eckhardt running for US House in Republican-friendly district
Texas Senator Sarah Eckhardt speaks at the Constitution Day Rally at the Texas Capitol on Saturday. Sep. 20,…
Austin ISD enrollment drops to a 30-year low. Is it reversible?
Walnut Creek Elementary School fourth-graders Juan Romo, 10, left, and Lian Lopez, 9, shop in the school book…
Luby’s, tacos and brunch: 9 changes to Austin’s downtown business scene
From July to October, downtown Austin has welcomed several new dining options and coffee experiences. This list is…