With the official judgement by the U.S. Supreme Court officially overturning Roe v Wade, the 30-day countdown to a full abortion ban in Texas begins: that ban will become effective on Thursday, August 25.
Alarming drops in lake levels are accompanying the ongoing drought, with Lake Travis now down to 54% of its capacity.
Alex Jones calls the first day of his trial to determine damages he owes families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims a "kangaroo court" - he's no-showed day 2 today. Jones and InfoWars are being sued for $150 million by just one of those families.
City officials are considering an accreditation program for bars on 6th Street, in an effort to improve safety.
The Austin City Council will hold its first regular meeting in over a month tomorrow, with an agenda pileup of at least 200 items they are tasked to discuss and vote on.
CASA of Central Texas, an organization that provides legal support to children in foster care in the southern portion of the greater Austin area, is in need of hundreds of volunteers.
Austin ranks #1 in a ranking of Texas cities by median salary growth over the last two years.
UT students living in the new luxury housing complex The Standard have spoken out about unsafe and unsanitary conditions in the building.
Long a target of criticism, the Austin Aquarium is under renewed scrutiny for alleged animal mistreatment.
Two longtime local dining faves return: sushi mongers Kome have reopened their dining room after 30 months of takeout-only service, and Indian establishment G'Raj Mahal, known for its quirky original location on Rainey Street, is set to reopen in East Austin. Meanwhile, 4th Tap Brewery is closing after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
