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As national nonprofit Canine Companions celebrates 50 years providing trained service dogs to people who need them, it's marking the occasion with some new attention thanks to a viral, animated short film.
Several teachers at Liberty Hill ISD were surprised with grants for the holidays that would help them teach in the classroom.
Warm air continues for a few more days. A polar cold front arrives Sunday chilling the air to end the year. -- Rich Segal
Helping Hand Home for Children has been changing lives for kids for 132 years.
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program will allow eligible families to use $10,474 for their child's private school tuition and expenses for the 2025-26 school year, but the Comptroller of Public Accounts is asking the Attorney General to bar schools affiliated with CAIR or the Chinese government from receiving funds.
After the city of Austin launched a citywide effort to clear homeless encampments and get people connected to shelter, we now have more information about how much that three week effort cost and what it produced.
A CLEAR Alert was issued for 19-year-old Camila Olmos who disappeared early Wednesday morning in San Antonio, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Abraham Herrera is being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony.
The property owner filed for a demolition permit this week, meaning the spot is one step closer to permanent transformation.
Williamson County has launched a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (L.O.S.S) program aimed at helping people who have lost loved ones to suicide.
A man was arrested in connection with a fatal crash that occurred Saturday.
Austin Water said in a press release that crews responded to a domestic wastewater overflow from a public lift station at 13625 Coomer Path.
The GoAERO prize is a $2 million global competition to create flying vehicles for first responders.
Volunteer still searching for families to return personal items recovered from Sandy Creek flood.
An animal protection officer in Austin responded to a water treatment facility call Saturday following a report of a beaver trapped inside a reservoir.
This year, Texas Standard celebrated 10 years on the air. One way we marked the occasion was by counting down some of our favorite stories. Here’s a look at one...
An assistant professor at UT Austin's School of Nursing was recently recognized for her study that supports a new form of musical therapy.
Christmas got more merry for some shoppers at a Burleson, Texas H-E-B this week.
A Texas judge found the law requiring adults and minors to verify their age before downloading apps or making in-app purchases likely violates adults and minors’ First Amendment rights.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump on Tuesday, refusing to reinstate, for now, Trump’s ability to send Texas National Guard troops into the state of Illinois over the...
People living in the Georgian Acres neighborhood in north Austin say they no longer feel safe going outside after dark, citing nightly sex work activity they say brings crime and disorder into the area.
Equine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing.
When Poeta, the Italian restaurant from chefs Ian Thurwachter and Krystal Craig, announced its closure mere days after receiving a Michelin Recommendation, worried diners should have anticipated greater plans were in the works. Poeta is moving into the East Austin Hotel at 1108 East 6th Street, taking over both the hotel’s restaurant and bar spaces […]
2025 saw no shortage of important stories covered by Texas Standard reporters and our friends across The Texas Newsroom. Here’s a second helping of a few of them.
In chef Amr Hammad’s dreams, there are visions of dim lighting, dark wood tables, a stainless steel kitchen, and, near the hostess stand, a photo of his family under the Palestinian flag. “Right now, people associate Palestine with war and rubble,” he says. “You wouldn’t hear ‘Palestine’ and think of white tablecloths and formal place […]
2025 saw no shortage of important stories covered by Texas Standard reporters and our friends across The Texas Newsroom. We’re highlighting a few of them today.
As the clock winds down on 2025, Austin turns up the volume on its vibrant nightlife to deliver an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. Whether you’re sipping cocktails at lively rooftops, dancing at the city’s hottest venues, or indulging in a gourmet feast, Austin’s eclectic mix of nightlife and dining spots guarantees an epic send-off […]
Dive deeper into the facts and figures that have made the Tower iconic since 1937. The post The Tower by the Numbers appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
The money would help Elon Musk get people to Mars and build data centers in space.
A new flu variant is spreading quickly in the U.S.
The Dallas venue, now on the National Register of Historic Places, has hosted a diverse array of acts – from Bob Wills and Nat King Cole to the Sex Pistols...
Central Texas duo the Pumphrey Brothers deliver a new installment in a series of visually-enchanting children’s books.
Each week, the Standard reaches out to Austin’s Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem on Texas topics.
Government sources say that for the last six weeks, they’ve been ordered not to release undocumented children in federal custody to their parents and relatives.
For 75 years, the Longhorn Ballroom has played a central role in Dallas’ music scene, hosting Bob Wills, B.B. King, and artists ranging from Selena to the Sex Pistols. Now renovated, the...
The book’s authors say growth trends in Central Texas has created both challenges and opportunities for the two cities – and the communities in between.
Understanding deterioration is a step toward longer-lasting batteries. The post Batteries Lose Charge When They ‘Breathe’ appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Building robots with arms, legs, and even faces is a dream for many tech entrepreneurs.
More than 6,000 Texas smoke shops and related businesses could be forced to shut down if the ban goes into effect next November as scheduled.
Both got their starts as musicians, but it was their work behind the scenes that saw them leave their own separate and lasting marks on the genre. The two died...
Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4.8 million has been extended to the Texas Quantum Institute (TQI) at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin for the establishment of QLab, a quantum-enhanced semiconductor metrology facility in Austin. “Texas is the new frontier of innovation and UT Austin is […] The post Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas Quantum Institute appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
The ode to barbecue has long graced many a cookout playlist. But finding the place that inspired the song took a bit of sleuthing.
The Tejano music world is mourning the loss of producer Manny Guerra and music patriarch Abraham Quintanilla, who died just one day apart. Together, their work helped shape the sound, industry and...
Something’s underway in Copano Bay, an estuary west of Rockport. It’s a transformation spurred by a family of conservationists is rewiring brains and palates around Texas. No, Gulf oysters aren’t awful — some of them can be quite good. Texas was the last coastal state in the nation to legalize oyster mariculture, passing a crucial bill […]
The first new toll lanes of the 183 North Project will open in early 2026, providing drivers in North Austin with a faster commute if they pay for it.
‘Gypsy Alibi’ details the musician’s life – from Lubbock roots to “Viva Terlingua” and beyond.
While the Pullman Market is relatively new to the Pearl District, the specialty grocer,  whole animal butcher, sourdough bakery, chef supply shop, and food hall housed in the former Samuels Glass Co. building already feels like it’s been part of the neighborhood’s rhythm for years. A milestone development from Austin-based Emmer & Rye Hospitality that […]
These faculty members are conducting innovative studies to better understand Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The post Get To Know 5 UT Researchers Leading the Charge Against Dementia appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
New antibody design blocks cytomegalovirus from hiding from the immune system and could lead to safer, more effective treatments for vulnerable patients. The post Cytomegalovirus Breakthrough Could Lead to New Treatments appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Generative artificial intelligence is a type of AI that creates content, like images, text and video, at a user’s prompt or request.
Learn about Characteristic Science Applications that are shaping the U.S. NSF Leadership-Class Computing Facility at TACC, including galaxy formation, quantum materials engineering, disaster resilience and quark physics. The post Built by Science for Science appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
From robots that can disinfect operating rooms to artificial intelligence-powered speech diagnostic tools, this year’s Texas Health Catalyst Roundup & Rodeo showcased the future of robotic and autonomous care, led by expert collaborators across UT campus. The post Texas Health Catalyst Roundup & Rodeo 2025: 8 UT Health Innovation Teams To Watch appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Holiday cheer in Austin often means sweating through that seasonal ugly sweater, but there are plenty of places to enjoy festive cheer and order spiked eggnog and hot toddies around town. Holiday pop-ups around the city have gotten progressively more elaborate over the years, so there’s a place for Grinches, traditionalists, dive-bar enthusiasts, and fans […]
In the early 1950s, classics professor William Battle wrote an exquisite 64-page description of the building he had a major hand in creating — the Main Building and Tower at UT. Here are the best parts … The post Dr. Battle’s Tower appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
UT’s dean of social work is helping build a bridge between medicine and the humanities. The post Treating the Person, Not Just the Diagnosis appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to seek private developer(s) to plan, design, construct, equip, finance and operate a small multipurpose public arena to serve as the competition home for the Longhorns’ four-time National Champion Women’s Volleyball and an adjacent student-athlete housing facility, with minimal […] The post UT Seeks Private Developers for Multipurpose Arena, Student-Athlete Housing appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Garage, the downtown Austin speakeasy hidden inside a former parking garage valet structure, has a new Sicilian-style pizza menu. The 12-year-old bar tapped Comedor chef-owner Philip Speer, a former Uchi pastry chef who later partnered with Garage’s owner William Ball to open Comedor.  This isn’t Speer’s first foray into the pizza world. Back in 2014, […]
For decades, San Antonio has been touted as the nation’s next great dining destination, a promise that’s becoming realer by the minute. In recent years, the family-owned restaurants that have always made the city a standout — chiefly serving barbecue and Tex-Mex — have embraced a young throng of chefs opening restaurants of their own, […]
Canje is throwing a holiday party celebrating Puerto Rican culture this month. On Sunday, December 14, the East Sixth Street restaurant will bring in Barrio Fino, a bartending collective and pop-up, for an event called Especial Navideño.  Especial Navideno will feature live dj sets and food created by Canje in collaboration with guest chef José […]
Readers of Eater usually have the same question: Where should I eat right now? As always, the Austin restaurant scene remains as exciting as ever, with our fall picks trickling open. With this in mind, Eater is updating its monthly heatmap, highlighting a mix of exciting restaurants, trucks, bars and general food experiences. New for […]
After a long history of covering City Hall, Travis County and the like, the Austin Monitor stopped publishing in October 2025 to pursue a new project: Austin Current. For the foreseeable future, the Monitor will live on as a searchable archive, open to anyone who needs it. We invite our longtime readers and casual fans […] The post Our last update: Everything you need to know appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Nearly three years after the city approved funding to upgrade the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, the project remains incomplete. The wait for new theater seating to complete the upgrade has been pushed back to at least summer 2026 amid departmental transitions and procurement delays. The delay extends a yearslong effort to modernize the sizable East […] The post Millennium seating setback spotlights uncertain future for East Austin hub appeared first on Austin Monitor.
In August of 2023, after three years of planning and many thousands of dollars, City Council was forced to scrap its comprehensive Zilker Park Vision Plan, amid a bitter battle waged by detractors and the park’s surrounding residents. But the million or so visitors to the park have not flagged in the years since, and […] The post Erosion issues persist in Zilker Park amid limited resources appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Although Austin has fewer overall automobile crashes than other major Texas cities, the percentage of crashes involving serious injury or death of a pedestrian is still at the same rate — 27.9 percent– as other large Texas cities. That is one conclusion of the special report from the Austin City Auditor’s Office. Council members Zo […] The post Report shows pedestrian crash deaths in Austin have not decreased appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Austin’s most famous trail is on track to get a $25 million upgrade. A new boardwalk is planned for the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, replacing a cramped section of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail between South First Street and Congress Avenue. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is paying […] The post City document reveals new details on $25 million boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake appeared first on Austin Monitor.
The Downtown Commission is asking City Council to reject new height limits for downtown towers and, instead, replace the city’s Downtown Density Bonus Program with a funding system tied to future property-tax revenue. Their recommendation, which was approved last week, contrasts with the Planning Commission’s call a day earlier to set a 700-foot cap in […] The post Downtown Commission rejects downtown height limits, supports housing funding shift appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Between the I-35 expansion, MoPac construction, and the general growing pains of the metroplex beyond its transportation infrastructure’s capacity, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has long advocated for the need for commuter rail between Austin and San Antonio. On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court took its first step towards making that a reality, approving […] The post Travis County approves study on passenger rail between Austin and San Antonio appeared first on Austin Monitor.
At their most-recent meeting, City Council’s Mobility Committee heard a presentation from Assistant City Manager Michael Rogerson the burgeoning air taxi industry, which Rogers framed as an emerging issue for city transportation. “As a matter of fact, we’ve had these (vehicles) here in Austin, at South by Southwest,” Rogers said, referring to test flights hosted […] The post Will Austin embrace air taxis? appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s using state police to clear homeless encampments across Austin – including on parks and trails maintained and owned by the city. That was news to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. Watson said Tuesday that the order from the governor came, partly, as a shock – and it came as Austin was rolling out […] The post Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Mayor Kirk Watson held a joint news conference Monday to announce that each had signed disaster declarations related to wildfire risk. “On Friday I signed a disaster declaration,” Brown said. “It will allow Travis County to proactively access resources, streamline emergency coordination (and) reinforce wildfire prevention efforts.” According to […] The post Brown, Watson sign wildfire disaster declarations appeared first on Austin Monitor.
A small parcel in the Hancock neighborhood may see more intense zoning in the future after winning an endorsement from the Planning Commission during their September 23 meeting. Property owners are seeking a change from multifamily residence-limited density, or MF-1, to multifamily residence-medium density, or MF-3, at 3305 and 3303 Duval Street and 501 and […] The post Planning Commission recommends multifamily upzoning in Hancock appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Travis County elections officials estimate only about 25% of registered voters will cast a ballot this fall, keeping with the trend of lower voter turnout on off-year elections. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t important issues to weigh in on. This guide is here to help inform you about what is on your ballot and […] The post Early voting in Travis County has begun. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls. appeared first on Austin Monitor.
Paseo, the 557-unit downtown Austin apartment tower now rising on Rainey Street that just happened to receive its name from yours truly, has officially reached its maximum height. The building's development team, including its general contractors at JE Dunn Construction . . .   Become a patron to get the full story and gain access to TOWERS' archive....
A 14-story hotel tower containing a Home2 Suites by Hilton is planned on the north edge of downtown Austin near the southeast corner of Guadalupe Street and West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to recent permit applications with the City of Austin. The project by Houston-based management firm PA Hospitality is expected to rise...
There are very few aspects of Austin's ongoing process of urban development more personally satisfying to me than the slow densification of the north side of town, which is where I spent most of my time growing up. That scene in Office Space where Peter and his coworkers walk across an empty retention pond between parking lots on their...
The rezoning application for a Northwest Austin office park containing three separate buildings and a parking structure on a site spanning more than 12 acres at the northwest corner of Steck Avenue and the MoPac Expressway frontage road is moving forward this week. The request for vertical mixed-use zoning at the property under the city's new
An apartment project planned by Austin's own Endeavor Real Estate Group at a 4.3-acre collection of properties located at the corner of Braker and Kramer Lanes could continue the ongoing urbanization of the North Burnet region near hotspots like the Domain and Q2 Stadium. It's great news for future residents of the project's anticipated 396...
The 56-story Modern Austin Residences condo tower project celebrated its official "topping out" this week, with the building now reaching its maximum structural height of 658 feet at the northeast corner of Davis and Rainey Streets on the north end of the Rainey Street District in downtown Austin. It's just one of multiple tower projects currently . . .   Become...
For decades, residents of the Govalle neighborhood in East Austin have enjoyed a grove of roughly 75 pecan trees planted in an unusually neat orchard-like grid on undeveloped land at 1129 Tillery Street, the site serving the community as an ad hoc neighborhood park and also supplying a healthy crop of pecans for pies and pralines. The city-owned site...
The 13-story hotel planned as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection brand by local hospitality firm White Lodging could kick off demolition and construction at the southwest corner of East Fifth and Trinity Streets in downtown Austin before the end of the year, according to recent city permit documents, with demolition and site prep work currently scheduled to...
The long and winding road to the City of Austin's development of a roughly 19-acre land assembly in the historic St. John neighborhood with mixed-income housing and park space only has a few twists and turns left. You'll agree that's good news considering the
On July 19, 1976, University of Florida graduates Jerry Strader and Scott Leist opened the first Conans Pizza at 29th and Guadalupe Streets near the University of Texas, instantly winning over pizza-starved students and everyone else with its Chicago-inspired deep-dish pan pies and strangely compelling whole wheat crust. Despite the closure of that original location in 2018, Conans...
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