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Talarico raises $64M in third quarter, more than any U.S. Senate candidate on record
WASHINGTON — James Talarico raised $64 million in the third quarter of the year, his campaign announced — the largest fundraising haul on record for a U.S. Sena...
Vance visits Texas to boost Paxton, slam Democratic challenger in Senate fight
Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Tyler on Tuesday, joining Texas Republicans in their push to hold a U.S. Senate seat that party leaders had expected to be...
Zilker lawn reopening timeline unclear as ACL cleanup gets underway
The Austin City Limits Music Festival is over and the path toward reopening Zilker Park’s Great Lawn remains unknown as site assessments get underway.After two...
ACL Weekend Two could go from Mud Fest to Dust Fest, forecast shows
After a muddy first weekend, Austin City Limits Music Festival fans can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures as Weekend Two kicks off Friday at Zilker Park,...
Blue Origin expanding Constellation Park to Hutto, creating up to 2,000 jobs
Blue Origin is bringing a major aerospace expansion to Hutto, a move city leaders say could reshape the local economy with as many as 2,000 new jobs and million...
Trump heads to San Antonio to boost Paxton in tight Texas Senate race
President Donald Trump is traveling to San Antonio to campaign in a closely watched Texas U.S. Senate race, where Republican Ken Paxton is facing Democrat James...
Greg Abbott outraises Gina Hinojosa but burned through much of his campaign cash
Gov. Greg Abbott raked in over $20 million from July through late September,outpacing Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa’s more than $13 million haul — and al...
Two years after Suzanne Simpson vanished, murder case against husband moves toward trial
Two years after Olmos Park mother and realtor Suzanne Simpson disappeared, he murder case against her husband is moving toward a possible trial.
Austin weather: Cool, damp weather lingering over Zilker Park
Following a stretch of wet weather that kept Central Texas temperatures well below normal, Zilker Park and the surrounding Austin area are bracing for another gray, misty day before drier conditions return early in the week....
ACL Festival's muddy Great Lawn raises concern for Austin park's future
Following a little more than half-an-inch from Friday and Saturday, the "Great Lawn" at Zilker Park crumbled into a sludge field. Muddy conditions inspired a doors delay of two hours, pushing festival goers to start at 2 p.m....
ACL delays Saturday opening at Zilker Park amid wet conditions
Austin City Limits Music Festival organizers announced Saturday that doors at Zilker Park will be delayed until 2 p.m. as crews prepare the festival grounds....
Hill Country flood relief grant awards $287K to expand youth camp safety programs
A national nonprofit founded in the aftermath of the deadly July 4, 2025 floods has received a $287,500 grant to develop new safety resources for youth camps in...
Federal judge grants injunction stopping border barrier work at Big Bend National Park
El Paso federal judge orders injunction stopping border barrier work in/near Big Bend National Park as DHS lawsuit proceeds. Opponents rally outside courthouse; CBP pause continues, project not canceled....
Austin City Limits Festival safety: EMS warns of fentanyl, cyclorphine overdose risks
Live music, good food and memorable performances will draw thousands of people to Zilker Park as the Austin City Limits Music Festival gets underway this weekend....
Riders removed from COTALAND roller coaster after 'operational stop' on opening weekend
Videos from COTALAND's opening weekend appear to show riders being evacuated from the amusement park's Circuit Breaker tilt coaster and brought to safety after...
How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade
Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times....
Camp Mystic proposes property sale, dissolution amid bankruptcy case
Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas may sell its property and dissolve after bankruptcy tied to the July 4, 2025 Hill Country floods. Wrongful-death families could revive suits; insurance pays first, pending court approval....
Ribbon cut at COTALand as thrill-seekers get first look at new theme park
Thrill-seekers and families poured into COTALAND at Circuit of the Americas after a ribbon-cutting ceremony, getting an early look at the new theme park and its...
A Cedar Park teen’s work keeps 45,000 gallons of runoff out of Hill Country waterways
A Cedar Park teenager is being recognized nationally for turning an everyday water problem into an environmental project.Kaitlyn Tran, 17, is one of the 2026 wi...
Weekend Check: New theme park, ballet, art and Mid-Autumn fun in Austin
Looking for plans this weekend? From high-speed thrills to mooncakes and museum art, there are plenty of ways to get out around Central Texas.COTALAND officiall...
TxDOT completes Oak Hill Parkway Project
The completion of the Oak Hill Parkway Project will help commuters that live and work in Southwest Austin.
TxDOT to Cut Ribbon on Oak Hill Parkway Project - KLBJ-AM
TxDOT to Cut Ribbon on Oak Hill Parkway Project KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX
Zilker Great Lawn closes for Austin City Limits Festival, reopens mid-October
Tuesday marks the start of fall and the temporary closing of the Great Lawn at Zilker Park in South Austin.
POLL: What matters most to you when it comes to your water bill?
Water bills across Central Texas are climbing as cities invest in major infrastructure to keep up with growth.Georgetown, Round Rock and Cedar Park have all ra...
Hays County announces new park hours, fees for 2027
All Hays County parks will open to the public beginning Jan. 1 as the county prepares to implement new hours and fees at several parks and preserves.
Waymo racks up 123 parking tickets in Austin since August 2024
Waymo received 123 parking citations from the City of Austin over a two-year period, according to records obtained by KXAN. City officials say many violations involve tow-away zones and vehicles stopping in travel lanes while waiting for passengers....
At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech
When Attorney General Ken Paxton took the stage at the GOP’s midterm convention early Wednesday evening, he was quick to heap praise on President Donald Trump....
Austin airport's parking site goes offline for large chunk of Tuesday
An estimate of when the website would be available again was not available, and neither was the cause for the outage.
Mosquito sample near Lakewood Park in Leander tests positive for West Nile virus
A mosquito sample collected near Lakewood Park in Leander has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting mosquito control treatments in the area.
59-year-old woman found dead on trail at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Authorities are investigating after a 59-year-old woman was found dead on a trail at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area on Thursday afternoon.
Austin parks rely on outside funding as maintenance needs reach $700 million
A new shade structure at Ramsey Neighborhood Park is giving families a break from Austin’s summer heat — and highlighting how much neighborhood parks can depend...