Abortion rights remain top of mind in Texas - where care for women suffering from ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages is now thrown into doubt. Meanwhile, this Saturday will see a Donald Trump rally at the Austin Convention Center and a Planned Parenthood abortion rights protest at the Texas State Capitol - at the same time.
This May has been the hottest for Austin on record, by a long shot - the unseasonably hot weather lately has led Travis County to issue a burn ban. Energy prices have been spiking along with high power demand, in the same effect that was seen during the February 2021 winter freeze.
Texas gas prices have spiked again, reaching a record average price in Austin of $4.06 per gallon.
Negotiations over pay for Austin EMS workers continue - the city is now offering $22 per hour, but the EMS union is insisting on $24.70.
Not deja vu here - it's time to vote again, and you CAN vote in the primary runoff election even if you didn't vote in the primary last March. Early voting is underway now through May 20 and Election Day is May 24.
The Austin City Limits Music Festival unveils its lineup for 2022, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, the Chicks, Kacey Musgraves, SZA, Paramore, and Lil Nas X as headliners. Tickets went on sale Tuesday at noon, and as of this morning are still available in all price levels. Last year's ACL Fest brought $369 million into the local economy.
New research illustrates that yes, most newcomers to Texas are coming from California.
A Dallas developer has submitted a plan to clean up and revitalize East Sixth Street.
Cedar Park and Georgetown are among SmartAsset's new ranking of the best small cities in America.
A space travel-themed brewery is opening soon in south Austin - its motif and beer names lead to speculation it may be tied to Elon Musk and SpaceX.
