The new child care slots will make a dent in Workforce Solutions' current waitlist, which has about 6,000 kids and takes an average two years to get through.

The center's location near I-35 and Oltorf Street is raising concern among neighbors.

Every Sunday, Austinites meet at a pedestrian bridge downtown to release their emotions through blood-curdling screams. The shared experience brings forth laughter, tears and new friendships.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has blocked the execution of Robert Roberson a week before it was scheduled to occur.

Nacar Devine has been showing up to federal court in El Paso every day since last week, when a panel of three federal judges began hearing arguments around a lawsuit attempting to block the state’s controversial new map of congressional districts. Given that no cameras or recording devices are allowed inside, she’s one of just a few dozen people bearing witness to the consequential legal battle.

Campuses slated for closure were also set to receive millions of dollars in upgrades under the largest bond in AISD history, approved by voters in a landslide 2022 election.

Viva Palestina Orchestra hopes to inspire compassion for Palestinian people and culture through their Austin shows. Last year, the musicians helped raise $115,000 for Palestinian families and aid groups.

Rich Heyman was arrested after state police accused him of assault and criminal mischief.