The new signage went up earlier this week between South First Street and South Lamar Boulevard thanks to a neighborhood initiative led by Janet Mash. She said she sought to do something about people driving too fast on Oltorf after the driver of an SUV struck her 19-year-old son while riding his bicycle last year and then left the scene.
Of all the lists we do each year, this one cataloging the largest technology employers in the region provides perhaps the most insight into Austin’s new economy.
The Travis County Fire Marshal's Office is warning about high fire danger Thursday while also preparing to help surrounding counties who may see large fires.
During a SXSW discussion panel Thursday, three members of the student-driven engineering group Texas Guadaloop explained their vision of hyperloop technology and where their research and development has taken them, both figuratively and literally.
One week after allegations of abuse at a Bastrop facility meant to help young victims of sex trafficking gained national attention, Texas lawmakers met to discuss the state's foster care system.
A family-installed Ring security camera captured the sexual assault of a resident by a nurse at an Austin-area senior living facility, according to police.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced it was raising interest rates, and it could be the first of many raises.
Citigroup is offering travel benefits for employees looking to cross state lines for abortions, and it's drawing criticism from Texas Republicans.
Step inside an "interdimensional portal" at South by Southwest.
The Longhorns won't be able to slide under the radar at this year's NCAA Tournament. No. 2 Texas hosts No. 15 Fairfield Friday at the Frank Erwin Center in the first round.
As cities and schools lift mask requirements, a Texas appeals court ruled Thursday that independent school districts are allowed to require masks on campuses.
The Austin Police Department is providing an update and releasing body camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting on March 6.
One person was taken to an area hospital after an overnight motel fire in southeast Austin Thursday.
Nearly 200 children died of abuse and neglect in Texas during the most recent reporting period, according to a new state report.
A Moscow court has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.
The event is celebrating its 10th year with more than 40 musical acts scheduled to perform and "culinary experiences from chefs around the country." It's presented by Southwest Airlines.
Bill McMillin lives in the Highland Park West/Balcones Area Neighborhood, just feet from the Bright Leaf Preserve. The preserve is a natural slice of Austin, originally belonging to Austinite Georgia B. Lucas but now under Austin Water management.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's become harder over the years for parents to find child care providers, but the city is hoping to change that. According to the Texas Tribune, 8% of child care providers closed permanently since the start of the pandemic and 57% of Texas counties still qualify as child care deserts — that [...]
The seventh day of the 2022 South by Southwest Conference & Festivals explores the future of air travel, a global housing crisis, plant-based meats and their impact on health and gender gaps in the music industry.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield released a goodbye letter on social media to fans on Tuesday just hours after the team reportedly met with Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson about a possible trade.
"That's 200 feet, 200 feet," Knapp said. "That is taking the money away from kids and taking a home away from kids for two months."
As of Wednesday, a total of 4,000,506 vaccine doses have been administered in the 15-county KXAN viewing area.
Andrew Jones, one of those Longhorns starters with experience in the "Big Dance", knows how important veteran leadership can be.
A group in Austin is collecting donated medical supplies at two local restaurants in the hopes that they can save lives in Ukraine.
Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar sent a letter to 19 financial companies that he alleges could be 'boycotting the fossil fuel industry.'
