The University of Texas at Austin has claimed the title of Texas’s top university — and has earned a spot among the most elite institutions in the U.S. and worldwide — according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
Central Texas is expected to experience hazy skies and sweltering heat as a Saharan dust plume moves into the region this weekend, bringing elevated dust levels and higher temperatures into next week.
Austin’s food truck scene is sizzling with national recognition, as Yelp’s 2025 “Top 100 Food Trucks in the U.S.” list features nine local favorites, including two that cracked the Top 10.
Austin is entering a blistering stretch of classic Texas summer heat, with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 90s and heat index values soaring past 100. Officials urge residents to take precautions as the oppressive weather settles in through the weekend.
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