The patios at local hookah bars are crowded on summer evenings when the trendy practice provides a nice way to relax after busy days, said Arab Cowboy co-owner Dawn Scheel.
But according to a...
President Barack Obama descended on Austin on Tuesday, and the iconic bright blue of Air Force One lit up a stormy sky.
He made two fundraising stops in Austin as part of the earliest stage of his...
Each year, five events boost Austin’s economy by about $357 million combined but cause the city to scramble to accommodate visitors and citizens who struggle to get from point A to point B.
Today,...
The end of the 82nd legislative session is drawing near, leaving lawmakers scrambling to hear, vote and amend a bevy of bills.
The regular session ends on May 30, and after that, the governor has...
Potlucks may be the key to ending the cycle of poverty in the education system, Teach For America CEO and founder Wendy Kopp said Wednesday.
Kopp, who is best known for founding the organization...
With an election 10 days away, City Council candidates are trying to secure all of the votes that they can, including those from University students. Early voting started Monday and continues until...
Apartment rents in Austin are going to increase by 4.2 percent on average in the next few months, according to data from Marcus & Millichap, a real estate investment firm.
Firm associate...
City officials are preparing for possible threats to Austin in the aftermath of the death of Osama bin Laden, the elusive al-Qaida leader who claimed responsibility for the Sept. 11 attacks.
Now...
The line to see comedian Demetri Martin, who released his first book last week, stretched across two stories of BookPeople on Friday.
Martin, a stand-up comedian who has appeared on “The...
The Asian American Cultural Center of Austin held its 13th annual Dragon Boat Festival on Lady Bird Lake on Saturday afternoon.
Twenty teams of 20 people each participated in the races, including...
City Council began the process of reforming its membership structure with a proposal at a regular meeting Thursday.
Currently, all Austin residents vote for each of the six at-large council members...
