Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate Tuesday night, less than two months away from the election. The two candidates spoke about...

The federal government will again provide free at-home COVID-19 test kits starting at the end of the month. Individuals can order up to four free tests online to be mailed directly to their household....

The City of Austin developed a repair plan to address a leak in an abandoned pipe at Barton Springs Pool. Staff from the city's Parks and Recreation and Watershed Protection departments discovered...

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a nearly $148 billion investment toward Texas transportation projects on Aug. 27. The announcement includes the Texas Transportation Commission’s approval of $104.2 billion...

The city of Austin announced on Aug. 22 a new 208-acre land development for the Colony Park neighborhood in northeast Austin, creating more affordable housing and potential job opportunities.  The...

The water was freezing when Plan II senior Raquel Rubiano dove into Barton Springs on a hot day this summer. She beelined for her favorite cave just beside the diving board. Here, she said she transformed...

City of Austin officials and local leaders spoke about state solutions to the affordable housing crisis within Austin during a panel at this year’s Texas Tribune Festival.  Hosted at the festival’s...

Panelists discussed diversity, equity and inclusion and what pushback against it means for the state at a Saturday Texas Tribune Festival panel. The panel, centered around recent anti-DEI efforts such...

Texas' biggest cities are having trouble addressing local issues due to state interference, Travis and Harris County politicians said Friday during a panel during this year’s Texas Tribune Festival. The...

Texas higher education leaders discussed expectations for colleges and the future of higher education at a Texas Tribune Festival panel on Friday. The panel, moderated by Sara Hebel, Editor-in-Chief...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a complaint against multiple Travis County officials on Friday for contracting a voter registration service that identifies eligible and unregistered voters. The...

Lucky Lab Coffee Co. opened two new stores in Moody College of Communication buildings at the beginning of the fall semester, expanding the business’s operations further on UT’s campus.  The new...