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Bert James Baker pleaded guilty after yelling racial slurs at a group of friends before stabbing one of them last February.

Join us at Bass Concert Hall on May 21, 2026 for our 10th show! We'll have brand-new stories, told live on stage.

Noa Argamani was abducted by Hamas from the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7, 2023. She spent eight months in captivity before she was rescued.

As a consolation prize, the Longhorns will play the University of Michigan in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31 in Orlando.

The new map eliminates one of Travis County's two Democrat-held seats and pits Doggett against Rep. Greg Casar.

Across Travis County, medics are working to respond to emergency calls while dealing with budget challenges after voters rejected a property tax increase that would have brought in more funding.

Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to fund "Trump Accounts" for 25 million U.S. children. The gift would put $250 into each eligible child's account.

The 155ft moon tower, one of the last existing in the USA, stands lit with lights during the 59th annual Zilker Tree Lighting.(Lorianne Willett / KUT News)

The 17-acre site is part art park, part cultural events center. Visitors can paint freely on the outside walls, but there are also curated exhibits and an events space.

Seedling Foundation offers one-on-one school-based mentorship for children of incarcerated parents, and they always need more adult mentor volunteers.

Travis County officials declined to specify which parts of the deal the automaker is failing to provide documentation for. In a statement, Commissioner Margaret Gomez said she will “push on staff” to determine if Tesla is in compliance.

The festival draws roughly 15,000 people each year and is open to everyone with the hope of "promoting traditional arts and knowledge, dispelling myths and encouraging appreciation of this rich and diverse culture," according to its…

The grandson of the original owner commissioned the piece to tell his family's story. But it isn't just about them.

UT previously announced that the two-hospital campus would take the place of the demolished Frank Erwin Center.

The attorney general’s wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, filed for divorce this summer, alleging adultery.

After Austin Creative Alliance was pushed out of its longtime space due to rising rent, it found a new home at Central Christian Church — and "the building is happy."

The schools will shutter before the 2026-27 school year. In addition to the closures, the district's dual language offerings will undergo significant changes before next fall.

The city passed a revised budget after Prop Q, which would have raised an additional $110 million in taxes, was defeated in the November election.

Chances of rain for the Austin area will be strongest Thursday.

The Paramount will close in June for at least eight months, and work on the State Theatre will follow. The venues launched a $65 million fundraising campaign for the projects Wednesday.

Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released.

The longtime Austin Democrat had previously said he would not seek reelection if the state's newly drawn congressional map, which favors Republicans, went into effect.

In a statement, Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged Leander and Round Rock ISD officials and board members "blatantly disregarded the will of Texas voters who expect the legal and moral heritage of our state to be displayed in accordance…

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue spending the $42 million on anything other than direct flood response is a misuse of tax dollars.

Because voters rejected Proposition Q, which would have generated an additional $110 million, the City Council must make cuts to balance the budget.

National Weather Service meteorologist Harrison Tran said the best viewing conditions will be after sunset but before midnight.

Council members are expected to work on the new budget and approve it by the end of the month.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission began dispensing partial SNAP payments on Monday. Some families have received benefits, but many families are hanging in the balance or have received far less than usual.

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired instructor Dan Butler teaches his students how to make groovy tunes.

The Women’s Gallery by Julie Ahmad opened in September. It's serving as a hub alongside neighboring art spaces during the Austin Studio Tour.