Sam’s Bar-B-Que, one of Austin’s oldest and most storied barbecue joints, announced a sudden closure last week, marking another chapter in its winding 68-year history.
Austin police alerted residents on Friday to a possible illegal street takeover, but the event never materialized.
Nearly two months after floods killed at least 138 people in Central Texas, survivors continue to recover as the FEMA disaster aid deadline approaches.
The University of Texas at Austin landed among the top 50 schools in Forbes’ 2025 Best Colleges list, with three other Central Texas universities also recognized.
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