Austin authorities are conducting an urgent search for 73-year-old Steve Granado, who has been reported missing and is believed to be in immediate danger. Granado was last seen on Sunday morning around 10 a.m. in the vicinity of the 500 block of West 10th Street. The Austin Police Department has expressed heightened concern for his…
The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, a 19-year-old student from Frisco ISD, has entered its next phase as the state concluded its case after presenting testimony over the weekend. Anthony is charged with the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in April 2025. Opening statements were delivered on Thursday, where prosecutors…
In a dramatic response to severe weather conditions, Texas game wardens successfully rescued or evacuated nine individuals on Saturday morning after heavy overnight rains led to flash flooding in several counties across Central Texas. The rescue efforts were primarily concentrated in Bell, Falls, McLennan, and Milam counties, where additional personnel were deployed to high-risk areas…
Austin is a city where the sight of deceased animals on the roads is a common occurrence. Whether it’s a squirrel or a more unusual creature like an armadillo, these unfortunate beings often fall victim to the city’s bustling activity. An anonymous resident, troubled by the sight of a squashed opossum in the bike lane…
In a significant move to address water usage concerns amid the expansion of its data centers in Texas, Google has announced the launch of a multimillion-dollar water fund. This initiative is designed to support the development of new facilities in the state, where the tech giant already has operations and several construction projects underway. Google…
Austin Independent School District (AISD) Police Chief Wayne Sneed sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident while on duty during an official motorcade operation on Wednesday evening, as reported by the Austin Police Department. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m., shortly after Sneed had attended a graduation ceremony at an Austin high school. Trustee Kathryn Whitley…
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott, alongside state health officials, has announced rapid actions in response to the first recorded instance of flesh-eating screwworm in the United States, which has been identified in Texas. During a news conference, Governor Abbott emphasized that the situation does not pose a food safety risk but rather a significant…
The University of Texas at Austin has commenced the removal of a statue commemorating labor rights activist Cesar Chavez. This action follows a recent investigation by a major publication that included allegations of sexual abuse against Chavez, prompting significant backlash within the Latino community in Austin and raising complex discussions about the future of honoring…
Texas State University is set to make history by launching the first NCAA Division I women’s gymnastics program in Texas, a significant development for the state’s athletic landscape. For years, Texas has produced a wealth of gymnastics talent, yet aspiring collegiate gymnasts have often had to leave the state to compete at the highest level….
Austin Spurs enthusiasts are showing their unwavering support as the team strives for its first championship title in over a decade. The excitement was palpable during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, where fans packed into Chalmers, a bar in East Austin, despite inclement weather. Dressed in silver-and-black jerseys and vibrant Fiesta colors, supporters gathered…
