Food & Drink
Mexican, Thai, and Lao cuisines merge at Austin chef’s new restaurant
A chef born and raised in Austin has returned home from a Colorado sojourn to open his first restaurant,…
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Crime & Safety
Homicide Investigation in the 11700 block of Timber Heights Drive
Case: 26-2411173 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 Time: 5:34 p.m.
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Arts & Culture
Take a Dolly Parton pilgrimage from Austin to these Tennessee spots
Millions of fans around the world are still mourning the loss of musical and cultural icon Dolly Parton, who…
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Crime & Safety
APD Arrests Suspect in Investigation Involving Thousands of Pieces of Stolen Mail, Hundreds of Bank Cards
The Austin Police (APD) North Metro Tactical Unit arrested a woman following an investigation into suspected mail theft, identity…
City of Austin News
Local News
Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this Labor Day weekend
Boredom is basically impossible when there are entertainment options like these that locals and visitors alike are sure to…
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Arts & Culture
Tear Dungeon plays 2 nights at Hotel Vegas, plus more Austin music picks
September gets underway with a holiday weekend loaded with great local shows and then it shifts right into Levitation.
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Crime & Safety
DNA Evidence Links Two 1999 and 2000 Sexual Assaults to Same Suspect
The Austin Police (APD) has closed two sexual assault investigations dating back more than 25 years after DNA evidence…
City of Austin News
Politics
The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Aug. 27 – Sept. 2
Tarrant County Reduces Voting Locations: With November’s election just two months away, the Republican Party continues working to limit…
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Business
Property housing Austin venues Elysium and 13th Floor listed for sale
The building that houses the local staple music venues Elysium and the 13th Floor has been listed for sale.
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