AUSTIN, Texas – P. Terry’s has announced the closure of its flagship store at Capital Plaza, which will take place on June 28. This decision comes in response to the upcoming expansion of I-35, a significant infrastructure project affecting the area. Patrick Terry, the founder and CEO of P. Terry’s, shared the news in an…
Austin is poised to advance its plans for the expansion of the Austin Convention Center following a ruling from Travis County District Court Judge Sherine Thomas. On Thursday, the judge determined that the city’s financial strategy for the project is compliant with legal standards, clearing the way for implementation. Last month, the Austin City Council…
Archaeologists at the Alamo have made a significant discovery, unearthing a second intact cannonball from the battle era on June 2. This latest find was located next to a bronze cannonball that was discovered earlier in March, just a day shy of the 190th anniversary of the historic 1836 siege. The newly found artifact, a…
Every few months, the dance floor of an Austin gay club undergoes a remarkable transformation, morphing into an electrifying wrestling ring. At Highland Lounge, where patrons typically groove to the sounds of Ariana Grande and drag queens entertain the crowd, a unique event takes center stage. Welcome to Uncanny Attractions, an exuberant blend of professional…
Joshua Baer, a prominent figure in the Austin technology sector and the founder of Capital Factory, tragically lost his life in a plane crash late Tuesday night while returning to Austin from a vacation in Mexico. His death has resonated deeply within the community, prompting an outpouring of condolences from fellow tech leaders and politicians,…
In a harrowing incident on Tuesday night, a twin-engine business jet crashed on a major highway in Laredo, Texas, resulting in one fatality and a dramatic rescue effort by passing motorists. The aircraft, a Cessna Citation Latitude operated by NetJets, went down shortly before 10 p.m. along Loop 20, igniting a fire that prompted immediate…
A family in South Austin is facing significant disruption as construction crews work on the Del Curto Storm Drain Improvement Project right next to their historic 1940s home on Thornton Road. The couple, Eden and Ryan O’Malley, are grappling with the challenges posed by this project, which has resulted in the removal of several trees…
The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Gerald Johnson as the interim general manager of KUT Public Media, following the dismissal of former General Manager Debbie Hiott, which occurred amidst a significant disagreement regarding the KUT Festival. Johnson’s appointment was announced just one day after Hiott’s termination. Johnson has been a part of the…
Austin Police Investigate City’s 27th Homicide of 2026 The Austin Police Department is currently probing the city’s 27th homicide this year following a tragic incident that occurred on East Riverside Drive. On the night of June 16, 2026, officers responded to multiple reports of an individual exhibiting signs of trauma in a parking lot located…
AUSTIN, Texas – Authorities are on the lookout for an individual who attempted to break into a collectibles store in South Austin using a paintball gun and a BB gun last week. The incident took place at Space Goblins Collectibles, located on W. William Cannon Drive, just before 3 a.m. on June 11. According to…
