The unseasonably warm spring weather may spawn larger than normal insect populations, surprising visitors to South By Southwest next week and alerting Austinites to the changing climate.
After a historic...
With the hope of getting more beginners riding on Texas trails with their bikes, Central Texas Grassroots Cycling will be hosting four more bicycle races this spring.
The Peddler Dirt Derby, CTXGC’s...
Austin has been the home of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” since the 1970s, and two local exhibits are celebrating the historical connection this month.
ART on 5th is hosting the largest Dr....
With the passage of a new city ordinance that will ban the use of disposable bags next year, some Austin grocers may have to alter parts of their stores in order to comply with the ban.
The ordinance...
The Austin Police Department plans to place two new security cameras downtown, increasing the number of cameras in the area to 29, said Lt. Patrick Cochran.
The two cameras will be placed on Fourth...
After 25 years of strolling around the streets of downtown in women’s clothing and heels, the iconic vagrant Leslie Cochran remains in critical condition.
Leslie was found unconscious Feb. 16 on...
The 108th birthday of the late Dr. Seuss sparked celebrations and excitement for the children’s book author.
Bee Cave Public Library held the seventh annual “Seuss on the Loose” Saturday...
A construction crew broke a gas line near 39th Street and Jefferson Street on Friday causing the Austin Fire Department to take precautionary measures by evacuating 12 residences, said fire department...
From readings of Alamo letters to dancing by a folklorico troupe, families celebrated Texas Independence this weekend at the state Capitol and other locations around the state.
The non-profit corporation...
Hundreds of colorful, ornate kites covered the skies of Zilker Park Sunday for Austin’s 84th annual charity kite festival.
The Zilker Park Kite Festival, the nation’s oldest kite festival,...
Despite limited funds, the Capital Metro transit system is attempting to ease concerns of overcrowding on UT shuttles and city buses.
Capital Metro, the system that runs UT’s shuttles and city buses,...
After five years of discussion, an ordinance banning disposable bags in Austin passed at about 2 a.m. today.
The ordinance will take effect March 1, 2013 and will prohibit plastic bags and paper bags...
