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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....
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...
Good Good Golf drops out of Austin PGA Tour stop sponsorship following controversial ad
Good Good Golf is no longer the title sponsor of a PGA Tour event in Austin following the release of a controversial ad campaign.
Why did Austin Parks and Recreation cut indoor adult sports funding?
Austin's Parks and Recreation Department had to make some changes to its programs in the budget process, including cutting indoor adult sports leagues. There are two city-run, adult indoor leagues: volleyball and basketball....
Longest stretch without rain in the Austin area?
So far this month, Camp Mabry (Austin) hasn't recorded any rainfall, leading to a worsening drought. In Central Texas, consistent rainfall is rare, but what's the longest stretch without measurable rain in Austin?...
Scheels to open 300,000-square-foot Cedar Park store supporting 550 jobs this weekend
Cedar Park is getting a new major retail attraction this weekend as Scheels opens a 300,000-square-foot store next to the H-E-B Center, featuring more than 75 s...
City of Austin plans to cut all adult sports leagues
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has decided to eliminate all adult indoor sports leagues for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year.
SCHEELS opens 300,000-square-foot Cedar Park store Aug. 29 with prizes and skydivers
SCHEELS is set to open its new Cedar Park location to the public Saturday, August 29.The employee-owned sporting goods retailer says the more than 300,000-squar...
Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus at Cedar Park park
A mosquito sample collected at Buttercup Creek Park in Cedar Park has tested positive for West Nile virus, city officials announced Friday.
City of Austin stickers spark debate ahead of Austin Pride parade, festival
Ahead of the Austin Pride parade and festival tomorrow, the City of Austin is giving out pride-themed stickers of the Austin logo at City Hall.
Austin Weekend: PCX Austin, parade at capitol, and Austin FC
Several community events are scheduled in Austin over the weekend of August 15 and 16, including a free screening of Wicked at Gregg-Clarke Park, the PCX Austin pop culture expo, the Festival of New Texas Plays, a soccer match between Austin FC and FC Dallas, and the Parade of In...
'Just a way to connect with people': Austin groups combining storytelling, classical music in 'accessible' format
What started as house parties in a Hyde Park rental home in 2014 has evolved over the last decade into a beloved, wholesome night of storytelling among friends and now, easy access to classical music and community....
Big Bend border wall: Could construction require blasting through mountains?
Heavy equipment is moving through Big Bend National Park as conservation advocates raise new questions about how much of the protected landscape could be distur...
Camp Mystic paid Eastland family members nearly $300K as revenue plunged after deadly flood
New bankruptcy records detail millions of dollars in assets and payments as the camp faces wrongful death lawsuits over the July 2025 flood.
TCSO: Lanes reopen after diesel spill shut down northbound I-35 in north Austin
Northbound lanes at I-35 in north Austin, just south of Grand Avenue Parkway, have closed after a collision led to a diesel spill, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office....
Goats return to Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail to clear brush, poison ivy
The goats are baaaaack on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail,continuing an annual effort to clear brush and poison ivy from the area.The Trail Conserva...
What do the goats on Austin's Hike-and-Bike Trail do?
The goats are back to work cleaning up vegetation and poison ivy near the trail along Lady Bird Lake.
Austin Weekend: Arts fest in Round Rock, Brisketfest, and a Rodeo
Austin area residents have several local events planned for the upcoming weekend, including the Round Rock Summer Arts Fest, the Cedar Park Rodeo, Paddle for Puppies, POP Cats Austin 2026, and Brisketfest 2026....
70-year-old Austin woman dies following water rescue at San Marcos park
A 70-year-old Austin woman died Wednesday after she was pulled from the San Marcos River during a water rescue at Rio Vista Park, according to a city spokespers...
Car break-ins at popular Austin trails caught on camera
City of Austin Park Rangers say they’ve noticed recent car break-ins at some of the city’s most popular trails.
Austin Park Rangers warn against break-ins around trail parking spots
City of Austin Park Rangers stated Sunday that they have noticed break-ins in areas including Bull Creek, Mt. Bonnell, St. Edwards Greenbelt, and other popular...
'Concrete cancer' in nearly 30K Central Texas pools may cause billions in damage, experts say
The Central Texas Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), which is comprised of pool industry professionals, believes the Austin area is a national hot spot for ASR problems found in pools built since 2017....
Homeless man stabs another after fight at camp in Butler Metro Park: affidavit
A homeless man is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing another after a fight at a camp in an Austin park. He claimed the stabbing was in self-defense, but his friend disputed his version of events....
Austin lifts waterways ban on Lady Bird Lake, Colorado River
The City of Austin lifted its waterways ban effective immediately Monday, allowing recreational and commercial use to resume on Lady Bird Lake and the Colorado...
Vigil demands justice for people killed by ICE agents, protesters say
Dozens of people gathered Saturday night in Cedar Park for a vigil demanding accountability for people they say have died at the hands of ICE agents or while in...
Austin businesses claim 'confusing' waterway ban submerges summer profits
The Commodore churns its paddles into Lake Austin without moving. Parked by the Tom Miller dam, the steamboat couldn't depart for any voyage Saturday.
City opens Lake Austin and extends waterways ban for areas South of Longhorn Dam
The City of Austin announced Saturday that they will let a portion of the waterways ban expire at 5 p.m., which will allow Lake Austin to reopen for recreationa...
Texas band honors Camp Mystic victim with song premiering at SA Film Festival on Thursday
Texas band honors Camp Mystic victim Eloise "Lulu" Peck with song premiering before Fox SA and News 4 Documentaty on the Floods of 2025 at the San Antonio Film...
UT Awarded NIH Grant for Advanced Microscope To Power Biomedical Research
The specialized microscope will advance a wide range of biomedical research from developing new therapies for retinal diseases and Parkinson's disease to studying scoliosis, stroke and mitochondrial disorders. The post UT Awarded NIH Grant for Advanced Microscope To Power Biomedi...