The Sarah and Ernest Butler Performance Center in Southeast Austin has officially become the new permanent venue for Austin Opera. This state-of-the-art facility boasts a 190-seat theater, four rehearsal spaces, a conference center, and both indoor and outdoor areas designed to accommodate a variety of performances throughout the year. In addition to hosting its own…
The Austin Police Department is currently investigating two separate homicide cases that occurred in different areas of the city. The incidents were reported within less than an hour of each other, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Homicide in East Austin The first incident took place around 3 a.m. when police received calls regarding…
This weekend, Austin’s Seaholm Intake Facility will be transformed into a vibrant outdoor gallery as the WaterWork art show showcases the works of 22 artists. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, with videos and visual art projected onto the historic mid-century concrete structure situated by Lady Bird Lake. Once a functional site…
AUSTIN, Texas – In response to an impending flood threat, Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the activation of state emergency resources to assist in West Texas and the Texas Panhandle. As heavy rain and thunderstorms are anticipated to escalate throughout the week, the National Weather Service has issued warnings regarding the potential for flash flooding….
ICE Shooting Incident: Austin Man’s Deportation Delayed Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old man shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Austin, will not face immediate deportation following a judge’s ruling. His lawyer, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, revealed via Instagram that Garces Perez has not received sufficient medical care since the…
A woman from San Antonio has been sentenced to 160 months in federal prison after being convicted of embezzling over $595,000 from three businesses and their clients. Monica Marie Padilla, 49, received her sentence on September 16, 2026. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, she exploited her position as…
A significant legal challenge has emerged against a proposed multi-purpose development on a 2,600-acre site at the intersection of Hergotz Lane and Thompson Lane in East Austin. This lawsuit seeks to invalidate the development and financing agreements that were recently approved by the Austin City Council, which has identified Amazon as the primary tenant for…
Austin is still grappling with the aftermath of a shooting incident involving an ICE agent that occurred on September 20, 2026. Congressman Greg Casar has been vocal in his condemnation of the event, expressing deep anger and frustration during a recent press conference. His remarks came in the wake of a confrontation that left a…
Austin is taking steps to address the issue of mold in rental housing by drafting new regulations. For the first time, the city plans to update its code to include specific guidelines for testing and managing mold, a concern that has been largely unregulated until now. In August, the Austin City Council passed a resolution…
A man shot by an ICE agent in North Austin has been identified as Wilbur Rafael Garces Perez, according to an attorney representing his family. Perez, who was engaged in a DoorDash delivery at the time of the incident on September 20, has been confirmed to be in stable condition and remains in federal custody,…
