A kindergarten teacher from Hutto, Texas, received a momentous surprise during a school assembly on Tuesday, marking a significant achievement in her educational career. Olivia Joseph, a teacher at Howard Norman Elementary, has been honored with the Milken Educator Award, making her the only recipient from Texas for the 2025-26 school year and the first…
This week, the vibrant city of Austin will welcome hundreds of comedians from across the nation for the Moontower Comedy Festival, a celebrated event now in its 15th year. Recognized as one of the premier comedy festivals in the United States, it will take place from April 7 to April 18, spanning a dozen venues…
Austin city officials have initiated the process of renaming one of the city’s most prominent streets, Cesar Chavez Street, following serious sexual assault allegations against the famed labor and civil rights activist. In response to these allegations, members of the Austin City Council are now soliciting community input regarding potential new names for the street….
Exploring Austin’s Historic Architecture Through Walking Tours Austin, Texas, known for its vibrant music scene and eclectic culture, is also home to a wealth of historic architecture that reflects the city’s rich past. Walking tours have emerged as a popular way for both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the stories these structures tell….
A woman who grew up in Austin is playing a pivotal role in the historic Artemis II mission, which aims to take four astronauts around the moon and safely return them to Earth. Nasa’s Deputy Chief Flight Director Emily Nelson, who was born in Okinawa, Japan, and raised in Austin, is spearheading the mission from…
Repairs are currently in progress at a spa in Tarrytown following an incident in which an SUV crashed into the establishment. The business is optimistic about reopening its doors in early May. On Friday morning, work crews returned to Face Foundrie to begin repairs. New walls were being erected inside the spa, while plywood temporarily…
Archaeologists at the Alamo have made a remarkable discovery: a cannonball believed to have been fired during the pivotal 1836 battle between Mexican troops and Texian defenders. This significant artifact was unearthed just prior to the 190th anniversary of the historic clash. The find was reported by the Alamo Trust, the nonprofit organization responsible for…
In a backyard in Austin, Jacob Smigel has constructed a ten-foot wooden catio, an enclosed outdoor space for his three beloved cats. After a week of work and an investment of $800, he proudly showcases the structure, which features a slanted metal roof, a catwalk extending to a nearby tree, and a pet door. Inside,…
Newly released footage captures a disturbing incident in South Austin, where a man set fire to a house before turning the gun on himself. The Austin Police Department is treating the case as an act of family violence and believes the suspect may be linked to another fire that occurred earlier the same day. On…
Actor and musician Jackson Rathbone, widely recognized for his role in the ‘Twilight’ saga, has cultivated a substantial following of over one million on Instagram, primarily through his whimsical burger reviews. During a bustling lunch hour at Dan’s Hamburgers on Menchaca, Rathbone examines a deliciously greasy beef patty, oozing with melted cheese, accompanied by fresh…
