Because federal troops had been stationed in Austin after the Civil War, many formerly enslaved Black Americans found a safe place to raise their families in Austin.

State regulators say the owner started construction without a submitting mandatory Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan application.

Peatlands around the globe hold more carbon than all the world’s forests, and yet new research reveals a much lower ...

A 6-month-old became unresponsive and died after being placed in a bouncy seat at a daycare in Georgia. In a statement shared ...

Nearly 98% of Shield Ranch is now protected by conservation easements, which help protect against large-scale commercial ...

Central Health's bridge program offers an alternative to the emergency room when unhoused people have health needs.

Epic adventures are waiting just around the river bend, so here's everything you need to know about Big Bend National Park in ...

Tesla will launch a paid ride-hailing robotaxi service in Austin starting in June, according to the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call on Jan. 29. Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said during the ...

Sharplin, who had been CEO since 2019, said this month he is shifting to executive chairman of the company's board and ...

Austin Sports Center, 1420 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park March 22, noon-4 p.m. Free (children 12 and under), $12 Lakeline ...

The Austin Police Department has identified the two people found dead at a southwest Austin apartment complex.

Austin City Council amended the city's parking policy to make parking in bike lanes and other areas a ticketable offense.