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Local News • KXAN Austin • Oct 12, 2:28 pm

Texas is back in the AP Top 25 after win in Red River Rivalry

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It didn't take long for Texas to find its way back into the rankings. After their 23-6 win over Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry on Saturday, the Longhorns re-entered the Associated Press Top 25 poll at No. 21. The win over the Sooners, who fell from No. 6 to No. 14 [...]

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 12, 2:15 pm

Travis County invests $21 million in affordable child care

County commissioners have taken their biggest step yet towards getting families tangible access to child care following a voter-approved tax increase to fund sweeping investment in that sector last November. Of the $75 million approved last year, the county has awarded $21 million in two contracts with Capital Area Workforce Solutions to provide direct scholarships […] The post Travis County invests $21 million in affordable child care appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 12, 2:08 pm

Austin faces a 30-day deadline to remove its Pride crosswalk, ‘Black Artists Matter’ roadway art

Austin’s roadway art, including the rainbow crosswalk at Fourth and Colorado streets and the “Black Artists Matter” painted on 11th Street could soon be gone. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered cities and counties Wednesday to remove displays like these or risk losing state and federal money for road projects. He said this order will comply with a federal […] The post Austin faces a 30-day deadline to remove its Pride crosswalk, ‘Black Artists Matter’ roadway art appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Local News • KXAN Austin • Oct 12, 11:08 am

Remembrance walk honors lost babies, fosters community healing

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A group of healing families released butterflies into the sky over the weekend. A symbol of hope and healing as mothers, fathers and children cope with loss. Pili Garcia, organized the event. It was hosted in part by her business, Clarisse's Bags, in partnership with EverMother foundation. Both groups support mothers who [...]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 12, 10:33 am

East Sixth’s New Seafood Spot Has Super-Fresh Fish and Tons of Personality

A giant taxidermied marlin hangs on the wall at  Fish Shop courtesy of chef Justin Huffman’s grandfather, who caught the fish in the ‘70s and hung it up in the family living room. After half a century on display and several moves, the sea creature   has seen better days, but it establishes the neighborhood […]

Local News • KXAN Austin • Oct 12, 12:11 am

Texas A&M stays perfect, pulls away late from Florida 34-17

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Marcel Reed threw for 234 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 5 Texas A&M continued its perfect start with a 34-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night. It’s the first 6-0 start for the Aggies since 2016 and they improved to 3-0 in Southeastern Conference [...]

Local News • KXAN Austin • Oct 11, 8:18 pm

Instant Analysis: Texas quiets the noise with huge rebound win in Red River Rivalry

DALLAS (KXAN) -- As if the Red River Rivalry game itself wasn't enough, Texas came into its annual meeting with Oklahoma unranked and reeling from a 29-21 loss to Florida in its Southeastern Conference opener. The Longhorns needed a win in the worst way, mostly to silence the haters, and they answered the bell. Texas [...]

Local News • KXAN Austin • Oct 10, 11:29 pm

Texas high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 10

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dripping Springs edged Bowie 28-21 in a key District 26-6A matchup, and Anderson topped Hendrickson in a 5A clash 45-24 on Friday in high school football action across Central Texas. Georgetown made two big plays on special teams with a pair of PAT blocks, and running back Jett Walker scored three times, [...]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 10, 4:52 pm

The 38 Best Restaurants in Austin, Fall 2025

When dining in Austin, one of the biggest questions is always: What are the best restaurants in Austin — those essential dining destinations that should not be missed? Eater Austin has the answer. The Eater 38 map strives to show diners where to eat across the Texas city, with restaurant recommendations fit for any situation. […]

Local News • KXAN Austin • Oct 10, 1:57 pm

'Love Austin' campaign files complaint against anti-Prop Q website

A Political Action Committee (PAC) in favor of Austin's November tax rate election proposition says its filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission against the person or people responsible for a website that discourages Austinites from voting 'yes' on Proposition Q.

University • UT Austin News • Oct 10, 1:05 pm

New Student Training Program for Emergency Preparedness Launches

UT CERT will educate the Longhorn community in disaster preparedness. The post New Student Training Program for Emergency Preparedness Launches appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 9, 5:14 pm

Council OKs purchase of site for new homeless navigation center

​​City Council voted 8–3 on Thursday to purchase a commercial property on South Interstate 35 to serve as the city’s first housing navigation center for people experiencing homelessness, following hours of debate and neighborhood opposition. The votes against the purchase came from Council members Marc Duchen, Zo Qadri, and José Velásquez. The 1.39-acre site at […] The post Council OKs purchase of site for new homeless navigation center appeared first on Austin Monitor.

University • UT Austin News • Oct 9, 5:02 pm

LED Light Blasts Cancer Cells and Spares Healthy Ones

AUSTIN, Texas — A new cancer treatment combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to neutralize cancer cells while shielding healthy cells and avoiding the painful side effects associated with chemotherapy and other treatments. The discovery is a collaboration between The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto in Portugal through the […] The post LED Light Blasts Cancer Cells and Spares Healthy Ones appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 9, 3:20 pm

Almost $300 million in public property is at stake as Austin ISD looks to close 13 schools

If the Austin Independent School District closes 13 schools as planned, what happens next could remove some of the most valuable public land nestled among residential neighborhoods across the city. The Austin ISD board — made up of nine elected officials — meets Thursday for the first time since staff unveiled the school consolidation plan last Friday. AISD leaders […] The post Almost $300 million in public property is at stake as Austin ISD looks to close 13 schools appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Public Radio • Texas Standard • Oct 9, 9:45 am

Robert Roberson granted stay of execution

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

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 8, 9:48 pm

Commission calls for full audit of police training academy

Members of Austin’s Public Safety Commission approved a resolution on Monday calling for a full audit of the progress made on police training academy reforms.   In November, 2020, the city hired Kroll Associates to review and evaluate the Austin Police Department (APD) on the extent to which discrimination, racism and bigotry are present in […] The post Commission calls for full audit of police training academy appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 8, 3:01 pm

The Best Food We Ate at Austin City Limits Music Festival’s Weekend One

As an Austin City Limits Music Festival veteran, I’ve experienced the event practically every way a person can — as a regular General Admission festivalgoer, as media, as part of the festival crew, a short stint as VIP, and an even shorter stint as Platinum. But no matter my wristband, my approach to festival food […]

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 7, 6:39 pm

Council looks to serve up more neighborhood coffee shops

Coffee and cafes are on the City Council menu this week. This Thursday’s meeting will include a resolution that directs city staff to study how small hospitality businesses can open in residential neighborhoods more easily. The proposal from District 5 Council Member Ryan Alter asks the city manager to conduct review of existing city codes […] The post Council looks to serve up more neighborhood coffee shops appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Texas Politics • Texas Tribune (Latest) • Oct 7, 11:36 am

Exxon delays planned plastics plant on Texas coast

The announcement comes six weeks after a judge struck down the local school district’s decision to give Exxon a tax break for the $10 billion plant in Calhoun County.

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 6, 6:30 pm

Proposition Q campaigns heat up on both sides

In an expensive city like Austin, it’s a tough time to raise property taxes — especially on top of rising gas bills and a county tax hike to fund disaster relief for the July floods. Yet that is what the City is asking the voters to approve this November in order to help make up […] The post Proposition Q campaigns heat up on both sides appeared first on Austin Monitor.

University • UT Austin News • Oct 6, 2:09 pm

A Willing Ambassador

Rohan Small has a sense of responsibility to UT and its students. The post A Willing Ambassador appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

University • UT Austin News • Oct 6, 2:09 pm

GURI Award Helps UT Recruit Charles Taylor, Global Leader in AI Health Care Technology

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin has been awarded a 2025 Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI) grant to recruit the director of its new Center for Computational Medicine. Charles A. Taylor, a globally recognized leader in applying artificial intelligence to health care technology to dramatically improve cardiovascular disease diagnosis, joined UT earlier […] The post GURI Award Helps UT Recruit Charles Taylor, Global Leader in AI Health Care Technology appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

University • UT Austin News • Oct 6, 2:02 pm

A World to Discover

A gift of new opportunities, new ideas, new perspectives The post A World to Discover appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

University • UT Austin News • Oct 6, 12:37 pm

The Tower Detective

UT’s historic preservation planner, Kim Barker, is helping restore the Main Building to its original state. The post The Tower Detective appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 6, 6:00 am

A new era: Austin Monitor to become the Austin Current

We have written several exciting new chapters this year, but this one might be the biggest: The Austin Monitor will become the Austin Current.  The Austin Current is a bold, new local newsroom built to keep pace with Austin’s explosive growth. Our mission is simple: deliver journalism that is innovative in approach, uncompromising in standards […] The post A new era: Austin Monitor to become the Austin Current appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 5, 3:09 pm

Parks Board wrestles with proposed criteria for ‘legacy’ concessions

How many years should it take for a concession in city parks to gain legacy status? City staff are proposing 30 years, but some Parks and Recreation Board members say that number is too high. After deliberating whether to recommend lowering the threshold, the board ultimately voted to ask City Council to weigh how women […] The post Parks Board wrestles with proposed criteria for ‘legacy’ concessions appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 2, 5:10 pm

The Best Dining in the Domain in Austin

The Domain is North Austin’s bustling multi-use development — a stylish outdoor plaza packed with retail stores, entertainment venues, bars, and restaurants. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, it offers all the amenities of a mini-metropolis, making it a place you rarely need to leave. The complex is actually split into two separate entities. […]

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 2, 5:05 pm

Commission approves permit for Austin Resource Recovery center near Colony Park after misgivings, postponement

A conditional use permit requested by the city was approved by the Zoning and Platting Commission during their Sept. 2 meeting. The permit was nearly rejected, and eventually postponed, during an earlier meeting of the commission. The approval will allow redevelopment of 8301 Johnny Morris Road in Northeast Austin into a 131-acre, $253.5 million hub […] The post Commission approves permit for Austin Resource Recovery center near Colony Park after misgivings, postponement appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Local News • KXAN Austin • Oct 2, 2:27 pm

Around Zilker Park: What to do when you're not at ACL

While there are endless opportunities to visit landmarks, local businesses, top-tier restaurants, and tourist must-sees all over the Austin metro area, there are plenty of options close to Zilker Park, ripe for ACL attendees (who may be relying on microtransit or rideshares) to check out while fest gates are closed.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 2, 12:14 pm

Where to Eat and Drink Near ACL Music Festival in Austin

Austin City Limits Music Festival is returning for another star studded October, marking the peak of Austin’s events season. Sure, there will be great options inside of Zilker Park, but sooner or later, you’re going to need a break from waiting in those lines or feel a need to refuel after the park’s curfew hits. […]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 2, 10:24 am

The Best New Restaurants in Austin

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 this […]

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 2, 6:11 am

Austin ISD to release school closures list on Friday

A long-awaited list of which Austin Independent School District campuses will close for the 2026-2027 school year will be released to parents at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. In an Instagram video, Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura said the late-in-the-week announcement is “very very intentional.” “I know 5:30 p.m. on Friday isn’t the best time to receive […] The post Austin ISD to release school closures list on Friday appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Local News • Austin Monitor • Oct 1, 5:52 pm

Travis County emergency communications pilot yields promising results

After the catastrophic floods in July this year, Travis County officials told reporters that its emergency communications could have been better in terms of getting information to residents, many of whom felt abandoned and left to recover with only the help of their neighbors. Improvements to disaster communications were already in the works before the […] The post Travis County emergency communications pilot yields promising results appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Oct 1, 4:17 pm

ACL 2025: The Ultimate Dining Guide to Austin City Limits Music Festival

TThe Austin City Limits Music Festival returns for another two weekends of music, food, drinks, and fun in the dust. Festival attendees from just down the street and all around the country have the opportunity to see Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Hoizer, The Killers, Luke Combs, The Strokes, John Summit, Maren Morris, and others perform live. […]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Sep 29, 5:32 pm

Where ACL Artists Like to Eat Around Austin

Major music festival Austin City Limits (ACL) is almost upon us, and even the artists playing the event are starting to plan their trips to the city — including the critical question, “Where should we eat?”  We talked to a variety of musicians playing the festival to find out where they’re excited to go while […]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Sep 24, 10:18 am

Mercado Sin Nombre is Where Masa, Coffee, and Creativity Collide

From coffee roaster to Farmer’s Market staple to Eater Austin’s Best Cafe in 2024, Mercado Sin Nombre’s small menu is all hits and no misses. The East Side gem specializes in good coffee, dishes made with masa, and creative twists on foods and drinks you’ve known all your life. What to order: What to drink: […]

Food & Dining • Eater Austin • Sep 23, 10:54 am

In a Crowded Barbecue Scene, Alzer’s Finds a Way To Shine

Opening a barbecue restaurant in the Hill Country requires steely determination and a ton of courage. Many of Texas’s top-rated smokehouses can be found in Central Texas, and when a newcomer enters an already crowded  fray, enthusiasts have to wonder what is this new kid on the block bringing to the table that the dozens of […]

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Aug 28, 3:28 pm

Paseo Apartment Tower Celebrates Topping Out on Rainey Street

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....

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Aug 23, 8:43 am

Home2 Suites Hotel Tower Planned at the North Edge of Downtown Austin

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...

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Aug 14, 2:53 pm

In Sunny North Austin, a 350-Foot Building Ain’t Nothing To Sneeze At

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...

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Aug 9, 10:36 am

Steck Office Park Rezoning Moves Forward in Northwest Austin

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

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Aug 2, 10:10 am

Braker and Kramer Apartments Bringing Nearly 400 Homes to North Burnet

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...

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Jul 31, 4:17 pm

The Modern Austin Residences Tops Out in the Rainey Street District

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...

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Jul 26, 10:55 am

What’s Next for East Austin’s Tillery Street Pecan Grove?

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...

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Jul 25, 4:09 pm

Fifth and Trinity Hotel Project Could Be Downtown Austin’s Next Groundbreaking

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...

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Jul 23, 3:56 pm

The City’s Long-Awaited St. John Housing Plan Polishes Up Its Park

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

Real Estate • Austin Towers • Jul 19, 9:17 am

Celebrate 48 Years of Conans Pizza in Austin With a Deep-Dish Archive Dive

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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