As a child, Lee’Anthony Dawson drove a go-kart through Austin’s Juneteenth parade while his father walked alongside him. Years later, Lee’Anthony now spends Juneteenth behind the scenes, helping...

During summer sunsets, Austin locals and tourists alike eagerly wait near the Congress Avenue bridge. Each evening, nearly 1.5 million bats emerge from underneath the bridge to begin their nightly flight...

As the FIFA World Cup returns to North America, soccer fans across Austin are finding ways to take part in one of the world’s biggest sporting events. While Austin is not hosting matches, the city has...

Every summer, more than 1,000 high school senior boys from across Texas journey to the Forty Acres for Boys State, a weeklong experiment in self-government. Sponsored by the American Legion, the selective...

Grilling sizzling pork skewers outside of Thai Fresh, owner Jam Sanitchat hosted a Songkran celebration on Sunday, bringing the taste and smell of the Thai holiday to her South Austin parking lot.  Sanitchat...

One year ago, Hannah Gustafson created the Tiny Farmer’s Market in her front yard. What began as a lone stall selling jams outside Gustafson's childhood home blossomed into a full-fledged community market...

First came fidget spinners, now get ready for NeeDohs. Squishy, colorful and relaxing, NeeDohs are one of the hottest fad sensory toys on the market. In an increasingly distraction-heavy world, Generation...

Family and friends gathered outside while two men dressed in black quietly practiced a piece on classical guitars. The Jessen Auditorium hosted the second rendition of “Latin American and Iberian...

A pastel-pink paleta cart sat under the shade of a festive rainbow umbrella, greeting students at the corner of Whitis Avenue and 24th Street this Tuesday. As part of Liberal Arts Week, Latino Studies...

Every Olympics brings iconic moments that stay in everyone’s mind, from the remarkable comebacks to stunning upsets. As the 2026 Winter Olympics come to a close, The Daily Texan compiled a list of unforgettable...

Disco balls glimmer onto a large mural of Dolly Parton hanging over the bar. A “Steel Magnolias” armadillo cake rests nearby and big blonde wigs bounce through the room as tassels sway through the...

Equipped with a guitar in hand and standing in front of a crowd of UT students looking to be relieved from final exam studying, former Saturday Night Live cast member Luke Null delivered a standup show...