A man succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Sunday morning after being brought to a Harker Heights emergency room with serious gunshot wounds. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, which appears to have occurred in the 700 block of Edwards Drive, and is believed to be an isolated event. Officers from the Harker…
Austin’s punk scene is once again in the spotlight with the release of a new documentary titled You Can Color Outside the Lines: The Story of the Big Boys, which pays homage to the influential artist and musician Tim Kerr. A founding member of the iconic skate punk band the Big Boys, Kerr exemplifies a…
The Austin Police Department confirmed on Saturday that 28-year-old Ghadah Alharbi has been safely located after her disappearance earlier this week raised alarm among her family and investigators. Alharbi was reported missing on June 16, prompting significant concern due to the unusual nature of her absence. Her last known communication with family occurred around 8…
After nearly three decades at the helm of Hoover’s Cooking, chef Hoover Alexander is embarking on a new chapter in his life and career. Celebrating over 40 years in the Austin restaurant scene, Alexander is making it clear: “I’m not retiring, I’m rewiring.” This declaration came during a heartfelt gathering of supporters, patrons, and friends…
The Austin Police Department is actively searching for a woman who has not been in contact with anyone for several days. Ghadah Alharbi, a 28-year-old, last communicated with her family on the evening of Tuesday, June 16, around 8 p.m. Authorities have expressed concern for Alharbi’s well-being, noting that her sudden disappearance is unusual. She…
Austin’s culinary landscape is evolving, prompting a thoughtful exploration of traditional dishes like chicken fried steak. Once a staple of the city’s dining scene, this beloved Texas classic is now encountering questions about its relevance in an increasingly sophisticated gastronomic environment. The mere mention of chicken fried steak can evoke vivid sensations—perhaps a tightening of…
The City of Austin is progressing towards the establishment of a new coordinated housing navigation center in South Austin, with the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center designated as its tentative operator. This forthcoming city-owned facility aims to deliver targeted housing navigation services for individuals at risk of homelessness. The selection of Sunrise follows a competitive process…
Challenge to UT Austin’s Allegations Against Former KUT Leader Debbie Hiott, the former general manager of KUT, was dismissed by the University of Texas at Austin following a contentious dispute regarding the planning of the station’s inaugural festival. This decision has sparked significant discussion within journalism and academia, raising critical questions regarding the motivations behind…
Authorities in Pflugerville, Texas, are investigating the discovery of a body in Lake Pflugerville. The remains of an unidentified adult male were located near a pier in the lake. The incident unfolded shortly after 8:54 a.m. when a family reported observing what appeared to be a body partially submerged in the water. Police promptly arrived…
Juneteenth celebrations are set to take place throughout Austin this weekend, commemorating the 161st anniversary of the arrival of Union troops in Galveston Bay. On June 19, 1865, these troops announced the emancipation of over 250,000 enslaved individuals in Texas, an announcement made more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. In recognition…
