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AUSTIN — Texas Governor Greg Abbott still leads Democrat Beto O'Rourke by 7 percentage points, 46-39, in this year's race, according to a Dallas Morning News- A poll from the University of Texas at Tyler released on Sunday.That's…

Here's a look at some of the events happening in the Austin area this weekend. AUSTIN, Texas - The weekend is here and, as always, there's a ton going on in the Austin area! From an inaugural Pride event to a Whiskey…

article Photo courtesy of the Texas Department of Public Safety of Kristen Lea Wilson. She was found dead in her apartment on November 28, 1996. AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking the public for help…

The entire college football world is watching the recruiting of 2023 quarterback Arch Manning. And on Monday, the No. 1 prospect for next year's class spoke to On3 about his recruitment.Manning told On3 that Texas, Alabama and Georgia,…

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AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of thousands of families are displaced or at risk of being displaced in Austin as the city works to improve its public transportation. What do you want to know The City of Austin has partnered with Cap Metro to…

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"I believe we have a corporate responsibility to give back to the community itself, which allows us to run a successful business," said matt fitch, Founder and CEO of iHaulJunk. "I chose SAFE because their work aims to help some of the…

A key featherweight matchup will headline the upcoming UFC Fight Night card taking place in Austin, Texas. The top contenders at 145 pounds will meet as Josh Emmett (17-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) takes on Calvin Kattar (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in a top ten…

Austin FC's Diego Fagúndez takes on…

AUSTIN, TX —Texas Women's Basketball Head Coach Vic Schäfer announced Monday the addition of transfer forward Taylor Jones from Oregon State. A three-year starter and All-PAC 12 conference winner, Jones joins the Longhorns with…

AUSTIN, Texas — The biggest positional battle in the Big 12 is at quarterback Texas. No position raises more expectations in the pursuit of the once-proud Longhorns' return to the top of the league. And neither will be a bigger target of…

Austin-Travis County EMS uses new software to tackle drug overdoses The software helps doctors track patient outcomes and create a heat map of drug overdoses in the area. AUSTIN, TX - Austin-Travis County Chief Medical Officer Dr.…

Austin residents celebrate 4/20 by gathering outside the Governor's Mansion A group of Austin residents gathered outside the Governor's mansion to celebrate 4/20 and protest the legalization of marijuana. AUSTIN, TX - Some Texans…

Listen to this post with Alexa! April showers may be on our radar, but with so many FREE indoor and outdoor events to choose from, here are our top FREE Austin events happening this week. This list contains a mix…

The story at a glance Out of 10 of the nation's largest cities, three cities in Texas are leading the way back to offices. As of the week of April 6, offices in Austin, Texas have been at 63% of their pre-pandemic occupancy…

No. 18 Texas (30-10-1, 6-0 Big 12) hosts No. 1 Oklahoma (36-0, 6-0 Big 12) | April 14-16 | Red & Charline McCombs Field, Austin, TX Program: Thursday April 14 6 p.m. #1 Oklahoma vs. #18 TEXAS – NHL friday april 15 6…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Beast is on top in MotoGP, with a win and the championship lead for the season. Italy's Enea Bastianini, nicknamed 'La Bestia', passed Australian Jack Miller for the lead with five laps to go and rode away to win…

A near-perfect lap from Cameron Beaubier saw the Californian top the timesheets in a fast and furious end to Moto2 qualifying for the Grand Prix of the Americas, round four of the championship.The American Racing driver put himself on the…

SAN FRANCISCO, April 7 (Reuters) - Electric car maker Tesla (TSLA.O) will make a "dedicated" self-driving taxi that "will look futuristic", chief executive Elon Musk said on Thursday, without giving a timeframe.The 50-year-old billionaire,…

AUSTIN, Texas – It's time to begin Texas Soccer's spring 2022 home schedule as the Longhorns prepare to host Tigres UANL Femenil (Thursday, 7 p.m. CT) and Houston (Saturday, 7 p.m. CT) at Mike A Stadium. Myers. Admission to all…

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EIGHT Brewing Company has announced that EIGHT Elite Light Lager is now available at retail stores across Texas. EIGHT launched in bars, restaurants and other on-premises accounts in February and…

AUSTIN, Texas — When Texas Governor Greg Abbott launched investigations into abuse against parents of some transgender children, child protection supervisor Randa Mulanax said what happened then strayed from normal protocols. There was…

The annual bluebonnet season is officially launched The blooming of the Texas state flower provides a springtime boom to several communities in central Texas. AUSTIN, TX - Large patches of bluebonnets started to emerge about a week…

The popularity of tiny living has skyrocketed in recent years, leaving tiny home builders with long waiting lists and…

History links AUSTIN, Texas – Oklahoma State Outdoor Track & Field opened its 2022 roster…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The latest on Dell Match Play (all local times): 2 p.m. Jordan Spieth birdied just one to win a hole. He missed the green twice with a wedge. He never led until the 16th hole. All that mattered was that he…

We are starting to see some of the consequences of the inclement weather in the Austin area. AUSTIN, Texas – Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in central Texas as extreme weather conditions passed through the region…

On April 6, TechCrunch is hosting a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered around Austin, Texas. We hope you can join us. The episode, like all episodes of TechCrunch Live, airs live and is programmed to help founders build…

Both rallies take place March 13 at 2 p.m., one outside the governor's mansion and the other at the Texas Capitol. AUSTIN, Texas — Dueling rallies are planned in downtown Austin on Sunday over Texas Governor Greg…

Gov. Greg Abbott last month tasked DFPS with investigating parents who help their transgender children receive gender-affirming care. TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — On Friday, a Travis County judge will consider whether Texas…

This puts the rate of rejected mail-in ballots in Texas on track to significantly exceed previous elections. AUSTIN, Texas – More than 27,000 absentee ballots in Texas have been flagged for rejection in the first test…

This new plan places injection limits on shallow and deep disposal wells in the Northern Culberson-Reeves Seismic Response Zone. AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Railroad Commission has begun implementing its plan to hopefully…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Senior Lauren Ebo scored a career-high 17 points and Rori Harmon added 13 and four… AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Senior Lauren Ebo scored a career-high…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is appealing a judge's ruling that bars the state from investigating the parents of a transgender teen about the gender-confirmation care she received.Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday appealed…

The CDC said people in areas with declining COVID-19 rates can stop wearing masks. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin ISD School Board is set to meet in a special meeting Wednesday to discuss masking guidance on school…

Abby Jane Bakery To showcase the best of Texas-grown grains, pastry chef Abby Love works like a flour-obsessed mad scientist, combining nutty Yecora Rojo and other flours from neighboring Barton Springs Mill on an array of…

Saturday night's win was the team's sixth in a row. AUSTIN, Texas — DeYona Gaston went 8 of 8 from the field and scored 16 points, Joanne Allen-Taylor added 12 points to help No. 11 Texas beat TCU 77-42 on Saturday…

Joyce Faye ProckJoyce Faye Prock, 81, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022 surrounded by her family at Sundance Memory Care in Cedar Park, Texas.She was born in Three Rivers, Texas to James Benjamin Williams (Benny) and Bernice Wright…

2022-02-23 Since the first case of the omicron variant was detected in the United States, daily new cases of COVID-19 have reached new highs. To date, 77,521,589 Americans have been infected with the virus — and more than 900,000 have died…

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Having a high ranking as early as third grade has an impact on the earnings of Texans early in their careers, according to a new study from the University of Texas. The study followed 3 million college students…

Texas Tech fans — and there were many at the Erwin Center — had a chance to celebrate another game-changing win over former coach Chris Beard.For current technical coach Mark Adams, Saturday's 61-55 win over Texas and its former boss in…

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas head coach knew he would be the center of attention when Texas took on Texas Tech this season. On Feb. 1, Beard and the Longhorns were beaten soundly in Lubbock, trailing 14 at halftime before losing 77-64.…

The governor billed the Texas treasury for 8.5 gallons of chicken salad, which led to his downfall. AUSTIN, Texas — They called him “Farmer Jim,” even though he wasn't really a farmer. James Ferguson was a Temple…

The comedy icon is scheduled to perform at the Moody Center on Sunday, August 7. AUSTIN, Texas — Comedy icon Kevin Hart is back to his jokes on the road after announcing his first major tour in nearly four years.…

The indie sci-fi movie "Evinced" was filmed here and is due out in a few days. AUSTIN, Texas — An indie film shot in Austin is set to be released in days, and the makers are looking for support.…

Two people died in two of the crashes, which happened less than an hour apart. AUSTIN, Texas – Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) responded to three separate motorcycle collisions within two hours Thursday evening.…

Austin, Texas, Feb. 09 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- i-payout is pleased to announce its Gold level sponsorship of the 2022 Direct Selling Legal and Compliance Summit in Austin, TX. The Direct Selling Legal and Compliance Summit will be held…

Good Tuesday, North Austin-Pflugerville! Here's what's happening in town today. First, today's weather forecast: A lot of sun. High: 64 Low: 38. Here are today's top stories in North Austin-Pflugerville: Elijah Oakmon, a Pflugerville High…

February 5, 2022; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Andrew Jones (1) catches a pass as he is defended by Iowa State Cyclones guard Caleb Grill (2) during the second half at the Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center . Mandatory Credit: Scott…

This spring, San Diego International Airport will have a new year-round route to Austin, Texas and a seasonal summer route to Sioux Falls, South Dakota via Allegiant Air, it was announced Thursday. Allegiant will launch the…

Now that Monday's rain is over, we turn our attention to a second system around the middle of the week that could bring a chance for winter precipitation. AUSTIN, Texas – Once the rain ends Monday evening, widespread…

Neighbors said they were unaware of the proposed site, while others are concerned about the proximity of homes. AUSTIN, Texas – On Saturday, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport held a series of meetings in English…

Rick Barnes has already taken a trip to Austin in the last 12 months.His appearance on Saturday seems to be much more emotional. The Tennessee men's basketball coach is bringing his team to Austin to take on Texas in the Big 12/SEC…

We celebrate the victory that Sarah Jeannine Landes is home with the Lord after 92 years of serving Him faithfully. On January 23, 2022, she joined her husband, Robert "Bob" Paul Landes, her mother, Thelma "Granny" Early, her father,…

As a third-generation Austinian, pitmaster Tom Micklethwait has deep roots in the capital. For example, his maternal great-grandfather was Cater Joseph, the business owner of Joseph's Man's Shop on Congress Avenue, which outfitted…

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas' No. 1 men's swimming and diving picked up 12 wins over TCU on Friday afternoon on senior day at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center to take a 189-100 lead on day one of the doubleheader meet. two…

Some school districts in central Texas posted on social media late Wednesday that they were monitoring the weather in case schedule changes were needed. AUSTIN, Texas – Most of the KVUE viewing area is subject to a…

January 18, 2022 | Austin, TX | Press release Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1 million in Texas Talent Connection grants supporting a two-year pilot program connecting young adoptees and…

AUSTIN, TX -- Much like Friday's game, it all came down to the final singles competition of the day as the Florida Gators men's tennis team edged the No. 3 Texas Longhorns, 4-3, in a an exciting Sunday afternoon match at the Texas…

The APD said the caller said he was stabbed by his housemate and managed to escape. The suspect was later arrested and charged with aggravated assault. PFLUGERVILLE, Texas – The Austin Police Department (APD) responded…

The order of entropy by Anna Trojanowska The PrintAustin collective was co-founded in 2013 by local…

One of the main reasons for the current staff shortages, according to executives at Workforce Solutions Capital Area, is skills shortages. AUSTIN, Texas - Due to Austin's low unemployment rate, today's job…

Facebook's parent company, Meta, will lease 589,000 square feet of office space in Austin, Texas. Austin Business Journal has indicated that the leased space…

Ashanti Pellham said that while this current wave can be overwhelming, it is gratifying to be able to help other people during the pandemic. AUSTIN, Texas - COVID-19 testing sites in central Texas continue to…

Posted by Brooke JustTellus Equipment Solutions, LLC ("Tellus Equipment"), an authorized John Deere equipment dealer for central and south Texas, has announced the opening of a new store in Austin, Texas, as part of its continuous…

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The No.14 Texas has already hit their goal of 1-0 (at least in conference), and now the Longhorns' mission is added to that by beating a strong Kansas State team. Kansas State gave Oklahoma all it could handle…

AUSTIN, Texas - Seven candidates for the Austin City Council District 4 open seat will have the opportunity to share their positions with residents this week. The City of Austin Ethics Review Board and the Region of the League of Women…

AUSTIN (KXAN) - It happens every year like clockwork, literally: New Years Day. Every culture on Earth celebrates the New Year at some point. In the United States, we celebrate January 1st. But why this day when there are so many…

Okay, that's what the PR explosion shouted at us, "Bee Cave rivals Napa Valley with a diverse lineup of breweries, wineries and distilleries, complemented by a burgeoning food and dining scene." . "…

Interstate 35 in downtown Austin is Lone Star state's most congested highway for truck drivers, according to an annual report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). It was the second year in a row that the…

Neurosurgery assistant Ashley Silva said the burnout that plagues many healthcare professionals ultimately impacts the quality of care patients receive. AUSTIN, Texas - Just when many thought things were…

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with Texas' most essential news. Texas politics were very much in the national spotlight in 2021, and national politics played a huge role…

A friend in college told Bruce Stephenson to never say no to an opportunity because he wouldn't know where it would take him.The last chance for the 23-year-old from Greenville has won him over 40,000 social media followers as the star of…

Austin Public Health offers two free testing centers that allow walk-in visits. AUSTIN, Texas - As more people prepare for vacations or to reunite with their families, the need for COVID-19 testing increases.…

Austin Cemetery was one of 3,100 places across the country that participated in the laying of wreaths to honor the memory of those who served. AUSTIN, Texas - A crowd of community members and volunteers filled…

ohOne of my favorite things about living in Dallas is how easy it is to get away from it all in Austin. As a native Nashvillian, our state capital is a perfect blend of the best of Texas and the funky vibe of my hometown - a hybrid of…

A range of areas were covered, including planning, essential transportation, infrastructure systems, logistics and supply chain management, and public health. AUSTIN, Texas - The city of Austin and Travis…

Kyle Flood continues to roll on the recruiting trail. The Texas offensive line continues to strengthen as the Longhorns added a commitment of Neto Umeozulu. Allen's four-star offensive lineman is one of the state's most…

2021-12-12 Despite ongoing vaccination efforts, new daily cases of COVID-19 are on the rise across much of the United States. Since the first known case of COVID-19 was identified in the United States on January 21, 2020, there have been a…

Much work needs to be done to meet the needs of young people facing mental health challenges during the pandemic, say members of the Austin mental health community. There are also not enough mental…

In a statement, Dowd said he "doesn't want to be the one standing in the way of the most diversity we need in politics." He was running as a Democrat. Currently the representative of the State…

Mother pays tribute to son killed in hit-and-run by clearing Austin trails Anna Ramos, knowing how much her son Boanerge John Herrera loved the outdoors, started a project to clean the trails in Austin. AUSTIN, Texas - Boanerge John…

Happy Saturday neighbors! Meagan Falcon here with a new North Austin-Pflugerville Daily.Let all of you catch up to start today on an informed note. First of all, the weather forecast for the day:Fog, then sun. High: 76 Low: 65.Weekend…

After returning from combat, many veterans find it difficult to readjust to life at home. Our mental health care providers play a vital role in helping these Veterans reclaim their lives by providing state-of-the-art care. VA…

Hill Country AeroModelers meet every Saturday morning to teach new pilots how to fly model RC airplanes. AUSTIN, Texas - Many parents are looking for a chance to bond. Some find it through sports and others…

The Texas Longhorns continue to let off steam during the first part of their non-conference program on Monday when they host Sam Houston State in Austin. The UT will play this game in the old Gregory Gym on campus, it is the first game…

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Senior Defensive Back Josh thompson will forfeit his extra year of eligibility and compete in the 2022 NFL Draft, he said on Saturday. Declaration of Josh thompson: “First and foremost,…

Austin's Principe de Paz Church hosted a hybrid event on Thursday where people could either grab a plate or stay and enjoy the meal with others. AUSTIN, Texas - It's Thanksgiving!…

AUSTIN, Texas - Today is set to be the second busiest travel day of the year at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. ABIA says it is already seeing up to 20,000 more people passing through its doors than last year. Officials say…

AUSTIN - The Texas quarterback's situation remains evolving as the team prepares for Friday's season finale against Kansas State at Royal-Memorial Stadium.Junior Casey Thompson and red-shirted rookie Hudson Card both left behind last…

Without the “Hands for Hope” meal distribution, Dasawne Cavanaugh says she wouldn't have been able to afford her turkey this year. AUSTIN, Texas - The current supply chain…

November 19, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Perry Gilmore, Ph.D. and Carlo Hernandez to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council for terms expiring September 1,…

Happy thursday, North Austin-Pflugerville! Your host Meagan Falcon, here.Let's start today on an informed note, will you? These are the most important things happening in town today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day:The…

The fallout from a recently rejected voting initiative in Austin, Texas has raised concerns among local citizens and business people in the state capital of Texas. Proposal A, which was rejected from 68% to 32% in the November 2…

AUSTIN, Texas - The surface of our world is a jumble of tectonic plates jostling each other, new ones emerge as others are dragged along. The current cycle keeps our continents in motion and animates life on Earth. But…

November 9, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press release Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks today extolling limited government, individual liberty and free enterprise in the state of Texas at the…

November 5, 2021 Case: 21-3081077 Dated: Thursday, November 4, 2021Time: 5:58 p.m.Site: 8220 W. SH 71Deceased: Brian Ocampo, Hispanic man, born June 18, 2002The Austin Police Department (APD) identified Brian Ocampo as the deceased in the…

The biggest high school football game of the week was a one-sided affair as No.3 Westlake (Austin, TX) claimed a 63-21 victory over rival Lake Travis (Austin). Five-star Chaparrals quarterback Cade Klubnik…

AUSTIN, Texas - Democratic State Representative Eddie Rodriguez has previously indicated he is interested in running for Congress in Texas'35e District and Federal Election Commission documents filed Thursday formalized it. The longtime…

The city of Austin voted against the city's proposed amendment to establish a minimum police force and require there to be at least two police officers per 1,000 residents, according to unofficial 2021 election results.Proposal A took…

AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to celebrate the completion of the RM 2222 expansion project in northwest Austin.The RM 2222 widening project included the addition of an…

AUSTIN, Texas - Tenants face more damage and disputes with the management of an apartment complex in East Austin. Families in the village of Mount Carmel went without gas for months, then were displaced for another three months during…

Lynd Living has closed its 222 Legends Lakeline units, a Class A garden-style apartment community in North Austin for $ 46.6 million Lynd Living, a Texas-based multi-family investor, developer and operator, has acquired his fourth…

Non-agricultural salaried jobs Austin's total non-farm jobs in September were 1,159,100 according to Friday's releases of monthly labor market data by the Texas Workforce Commission and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. In February…

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Two people died after a fiery crash Monday night on Interstate 35 near 51st Street, the Austin-Travis County EMS reported. ATCEMS paramedics responded to the 5300 block of the N. I-35 southbound just after 8:30…

The Austin Police Chief responded to reports of a banner posted on MoPac, as many city leaders spoke out against inappropriate graffiti at Anderson High. AUSTIN, Texas - City leaders are speaking out,…

Passengers on Sunday October 24 and Monday October 25 are requested to arrive early. AUSTIN, TX - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is warning travelers to arrive early Sunday, October 24 and Monday,…

October 22, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press release The Office of the Governor's Committee on Disabled Persons (GCPD) today announced the recipients of the 2021 Lex Frieden Employment Awards. Named…

FOX 7 talk: Abbott claims Biden 'abandoned Texas' Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, and James Dickey, former president of the Texas GOP, join Mike Warren to talk about what Abbott said on FOX News.…